How to Enjoy Fresh Air Indoors Year-Round
When the seasons change, you may notice the air in your house shift, too. Indoor air quality, or IAQ, tends to reflect the current climate, whether it’s hot and humid, dry, or full of seasonal allergens. This can lead to chronic discomfort, especially if you or a family member has asthma or allergies. The good […]
The Connection Between Poor Air Quality and Humidity
Relative humidity (RH) is a percentage expressing the amount of water vapor in the air relative to its temperature. It compares the actual amount of water vapor in the air to the total amount of vapor the air can hold at its current temperature. According to experts, ideal indoor RH is between 30% and 50%. […]
Houseplants Look Nice, but They Don’t Clean Indoor Air That Well
For years, people have thought that houseplants could clean indoor air. All you needed to do to freshen up your house was to add certain plants, depending on the pollutants that you thought were in your home. Unfortunately, it now looks like this is not really the case. The studies that promoted this thinking did […]
Hidden Health Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Even though your home is a safe haven, the air inside could be silently dangerous to your health. Most people associate poor indoor air quality with stuffy noses, sneezing and even the occasional headache. However, long-term exposure to poor indoor air quality can negatively affect your heart, lungs and even your mental well-being. Here’s what […]
Try These 10 Creative Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
The quality of the air inside your home can determine how you feel both physically and mentally. Poor indoor air quality can increase allergy symptoms, cause frequent headaches and make you feel fatigued. Luckily, there are many creative ways to improve your indoor air quality. 1. Invest in House Plants Add some attractive greenery to […]
5 Surprising Reasons You Have Indoor Air Pollution
If you suffer from respiratory issues at home that seem to clear up when you’re away, you might have poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Paint, pet dander and cigarette smoke are a few common sources of pollutants. However, many contaminants come from ordinary goods that you use every day. You don’t have to throw them […]