Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Tips for improving indoor air quality to prevent allergies

*Keep your house clean and free of dust.
*Control allergens (pollen from outside, dust mites, pet dander, mold, and mildew).
*Increase ventilation. Use exhaust fans when cooking, showering, and using the dishwasher.
*Maintain a comfortable temperature and low humidity.
*Do not allow smoking in the house.
*Keep your house clean and free of dust.
*Use trigger sprays instead of aerosols.
*Improve air filtration.
*Use exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom to remove moisture and indoor pollutants.
*Monitor the temperature and humidity in the home. Air-conditioning often helps. Clean the filters regularly.
*Use a dehumidifier to keep the level of moisture at 35-50%. This helps to reduce mold, dust mites, and cockroaches.
*Avoid smoke and combustion products.
*Keep the house clean.
*Inspect the air ducts in your house.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hepa filters are a great way to filter you air. Another way to keep your humidity down depending on the weather where you live is a filtered heat exchanger. Cheers.