Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality | Kitchener ON

With seasonal allergies, air quality advisories and man-made pollution outside, sometimes you just need to escape it all for a few days. However, did you know that the air inside of your home can be up to five times as polluted as the outdoor air? How can you keep your air quality cleaner and safer with so many threats to your indoor air quality (IAQ)?

Max Air Conditioning & Heating is here to help with air quality testing and cleaner air habits. If you want to know exactly what’s in your air and how to combat it daily, we’ve got your back. Learn more about your air quality and which particles could be invading your home.

Do You Have Bad Air Quality?

Without professional testing, how can you know if your air quality is bad? One of the best ways to measure the health of your air is watching for any symptoms in you or your family. A high concentration of air contaminants is likely to cause coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, shortness of breath and other respiratory irritation. 

Specifically, if a member of your family is already vulnerable to respiratory changes (like asthma, COPD, etc.) then they will be affected first — and possibly more severely! Keep a lookout for any strange health effects that tend to get worse indoors.

What’s In Your Air, Fort Worth?

Air quality is measured by the amount of particulate matter in your air. These particles can range from organic to chemical and have varying degrees of danger to your home and body. Depending on where you’re located, your home might have different air contaminants. However, most homes across the country have the following indoor air pollutants in their air:

• Dust
• Dirt
• Pollens
• Hair/Fur
• Dander
• Bacteria
• Viruses

These tiny contaminants can enter your home in many ways: on people or pets, through windows and doors, from cracks in the attic, holes in your air ducts and more! It’s not possible to clear your air of air contaminants completely, but that doesn’t mean you can’t significantly improve your air quality with some simple steps.

DIY Air Quality Habits

First, try changing your habits to promote optimal cleanliness and consideration for air particles. In other words, clean often. Your furniture, carpets, sheets and counters are perfect places for particles to collect. Any time they’re disturbed, they can re-enter the circulation of air in your home. 

Also, be aware of substances you’re putting into your air. Air fresheners and candles can release particles into your air, and some don’t actually get rid of foul smells. Home cleaners often have Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in them that are not good for your air, so pay attention to those labels when you’re choosing a cleaning solution in the store. Even moisture created when you cook can contribute to poor air quality.

After you’ve tried these steps, it’s time to contact your local air quality professionals. Our experts can run an indoor air quality test on your home, reporting back the exact kinds of particles that are causing you trouble. Then, we can help you decide on the most effective solutions for your home.

Fort Worth Air Quality Testing

Are you tired of guessing what’s actually in your air? Max Air Conditioning & Heating can reveal all the secrets of improving your indoor air quality. Our team is certified and experienced with the air in Fort Worth, so you can trust that we’ll get to the bottom of your air quality concerns.

Contact us today to learn more or to schedule an air quality test with our team!