Tips

FRESH IDEAS:
Simple Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

  1. Use a UV light to kill contaminants that can accumulate on your HVAC coil.

  2. Stuffed animals are dust mite magnets; wash them regularly.

  3. Clean blinds weekly with microfiber dusters.

  4. Use cedar blocks or shavings instead of mothballs.

  5. Choose products that are fragrance free.

  6. Brushing pets regularly, especially after they’ve been outdoors, can reduce allergen levels.

  7. Install a high-efficiency filter to help prevent pet dander from recirculating throughout the home.

  8. Washing your pet weekly with a dander-reducing shampoo can reduce allergen levels by 84%.

  9. Check commercial cleaning products and pesticides for toxic ingredients.

  10. Consider replacing carpet with area rugs that can be taken up and washed often.

  11. Leave doors open between rooms for better air circulation.

  12. Declare your house a smoke-free zone.

  13. When remodeling, use a HEPA vacuum to clean up lead paint debris.

  14. When washing remodeled surfaces, start at the top and work down.

  15. When remodeling, never eat, drink or apply cosmetics in the work area.

  16. When remodeling, turn off all heating and air conditioning systems to prevent the spread of lead dust particles to other areas of your home.

  17. When remodeling, mist areas with water to keep lead dust particles out of the air.

  18. Equip your home with an Infinity Air Purifier to remove germs, mold, viruses, allergens and more from the air.

  19. Use an exhaust fan while cooking to help prevent mold growth and reduce gas fumes.

  20. Homes with natural gas, propane fireplace inserts or wood stoves should have a direct source of outdoor air feeding the burner.

  21. Don’t leave food or garbage uncovered.

  22. Wash bedding regularly in hot water to kill the dust mites that can trigger allergies or asthma.

  23. Vacuuming with a quality vacuum twice a week will can improve your air quality and lengthen the life of your air filter.