Know The Importance of Good Indoor Air Quality

Written by Posted On Monday, 23 September 2019 14:37

We live in a world where we have to deal with air pollution on a daily basis. And we’re not just talking about air pollution outside. In fact, we need to be very concerned about indoor air quality because, in all likelihood, it’s not as good as you might think.

We might think that the air quality inside our homes, schools, and office buildings is better because of air conditioning. Indeed, AC systems subjected to regular air conditioning repair and maintenance work help us feel more comfortable indoors. However, even with well-maintained air conditioners, the air quality inside your building may still be poor.

Why is good indoor air quality important? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons.

Poor indoor air quality can cause health problems.

The American Heart Association has said that there is a clear link between heart disease and poor air quality. The American Lung Association, for its part, says the same thing about lung cancer. It’s probably safe to assume that outdoor air, especially in urban areas, is of poor quality. But if you can say the same about the air quality inside your home, then you are at higher risk of developing the said illnesses.

Poor indoor air quality can also trigger asthma attacks, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, fatigue, allergies, and bouts of dizziness and headaches.

Indoor air can be worse than outdoor air.

You might think that indoor air will always be better than outside air. That isn’t really the case according to several scientific studies. Believe it or not, some studies claim that indoor air is even more polluted than the air outside. That may sound shocking, but if you think about it, it’s entirely plausible.

We use gas stoves and heaters all the time, so carbon monoxide contamination is a possibility. Some of us smoke inside our homes. We also use cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals. The smell of the paint on our walls may linger for a long time. And when there is excess moisture or humidity, mold will eventually form and further affect indoor air quality. There are many sources of indoor air pollution, and they all pose a risk to our health.

We spend most of our time indoors.

We sleep, eat, and do all kinds of activities inside our homes. When we’re not home, we’re likely inside a school or office building. Then we shop, we go to the mall, watch a movie, and have dinner at a restaurant.

If you have to calculate the time we spend inside a building or a structure regularly, then you’ll probably realize that we do spend most of our time indoors. With good indoor air quality, staying indoors for the better part of our days shouldn’t be a problem. Then again, how sure are we that the air quality inside the buildings we frequent is good?

Improving air quality inside your home

There’s not much you can do about indoor air quality in public places, but we all can enhance the quality of air inside our homes.

Banning smoking in the house would be a good start. If you can put plants like peace lily, aloe vera, Boston fern, and bamboo palm inside your home, then that would be great since they are good at filtering air. Opening your windows every so often can also do wonders for indoor air quality. Stop using aerosols too. You can also prevent the formation of mold by dehumidifying your home.

We all deserve to breathe clean and fresh air, so let’s do everything we can to improve indoor air quality at home.

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Rebecca Anderson

Rebecca Anderson is the Content Marketing Strategist of FH Air Conditioning, an air conditioning and heating repair and service company that has been serving the Phoenix Valley since 1974. On her spare time, she enjoys reading books and mountaineering with her family and friends.

https://www.fountainhillsair.com/

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