Indoor Air Quality in Lansing MI
Indoor air quality has become an increasing concern amongst home owners especially after the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) report on the subject. According to the EPA, the quality of air in most American homes is much worse than the air outdoors.
If you’re concerned about the quality of the air within your home, you may be wondering how you can improve it. The following are some simple and inexpensive steps you can begin applying to improve indoor air quality:
- Limit the toxins in your home
Many cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that have harmful effects on the lungs and skin. These include propellants in many aerosol products as well as cleaning agents. You can greatly improve the quality of air in your home by reducing the number of toxic substances used in your home. Limit yourself to using non-toxic alternatives such as vinegar and baking soda. You can also opt for less toxic cleaning products that comply with green standards.
- Use natural methods to ventilate your home
Many modern homes are built to be air tight. Many people therefore depend on modern conveniences such as HVAC systems to ventilate their homes. However, they contribute to the poor quality of indoor air.
You can greatly reduce the amount of energy consumed by your household and improve air quality by relying on natural methods of ventilation. These may include simply leaving a door or window open to let the fresh air in.
- Invest in a ventilation system that exhausts air to the outdoors
Investing in a ventilation system such as EZ Breathe that expels indoor air to the outdoors and pumps fresh outdoor air into the interior of your home will help to improve the quality of the air in your home. Such systems are a great alternative to natural ventilation methods such as leaving a door or window open. They will control the amount of moisture in the air and ensure that fresh air is circulated throughout the home.
- Use an exhaust fan over your stove
Stoves emit carbon monoxide and nitrogen gas as a result of combustion. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Ensure that you install an exhaust fan in any room in which a stove is used. This will help to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
These simple steps will help to improve the quality of the air in your home and help you avoid many of the complications that arise from exposure to toxins.
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