Although we recently had an intense, but brief return to winter, spring will soon be here. For many of us, this means packing away the warm comforters and coats while also breaking out the cleaning supplies. For others, it means stocking up on tissues and Claritin.
If you suffer from severe seasonal allergies, there’s not much you can do to relieve them. Fortunately, by taking measures to improve your home’s indoor air quality, you can create a haven away from the constant irritation and inflammation allergies can cause.
So what measures should you take to ensure your home’s indoor air quality doesn’t suffer during the spring and throughout the year?
1. Air Sealing, Duct Sealing & Insulation
The best way to reduce allergens, pollutants and moisture inside your home is with source control. By eliminating any chance of them getting inside, it’ll be much easier to filter out the tiny remainder that will still inevitably make its way in.
With proper air sealing, duct sealing and insulation, your home will be tightly shut out against moisture that can breed mold and lead to poor indoor air quality. In addition, pollen or other contaminants from the outdoors won’t be able to enter and circulate throughout.
2. Mechanical Ventilation
If your home is tightly sealed, it's still important to get fresh air in and allow moisture and cooking byproducts to ventilate out. Make sure you always use the vent fans in your bathrooms and the vent hood over your stovetop. You don’t want moisture building up or irritants floating around.
With mechanical ventilation, fresh air that is filtered to eliminate outdoor pollutants will help to dilute any allergens in your home’s air. This ensures the indoor air quality is healthier.
3. Spring Cleaning with Natural Products
Traditional cleaning products contain large amounts of irritating chemicals that can linger long after you’re done cleaning. Whether you realize it or not, you may actually be allergic to some of these volatile organic compounds (VOCs). When cleaning, try to use natural products to reduce the chances of having a reaction.
Stay Healthy this Spring with Healthy Home™
Having a comfortable and healthy home is important during any season. Don’t let outdoor or indoor spring allergies get you down. The knowledgeable and caring team at Healthy Home™ can implement the necessary steps to ensure your Northern Westchester, Putnam or Dutchess County home’s indoor air quality is healthy for you and your family.
Create a healthy home this spring. Contact us or call 914-242-9733 to schedule a home indoor air quality consultation today.
