Take a Breath of Fresh Air in 2024

Breathe Easy With Cleaner Air 

Study after study shows that indoor air is more contaminated than outdoor air. This can shock some people who spend every season suffering from allergies, but the root cause of poor lung health is usually inside the house. At the beginning of the year, when everyone is focused on health, most people overlook that all the time they spend indoors can have a negative effect. Wouldn't it be great if there were easy ways to improve indoor air quality and, by extension, lung health? 

Luckily, cleaning up the air inside the home is a lot easier than it seems. Homeowners can support their resolutions for better health by following a few easy steps. Here are the three best things everyone can do for cleaner air in 2024. 

Resolve to Change the Air Filters 

Stop right now. Set reminders on a calendar to change air filters every three months. Why every three months? Most manufacturers of air filters recommend this period. Three months is a good place to start for the standard air filter available at the hardware store. This year, start by aiming to change filters quarterly. If symptoms don't improve, change them more frequently. 

Some of the factors that can necessitate more frequent air filter changes are: 

• Dusty home around the environment
• Presence of pets in the home
• Housekeeping habits
• Humidity that can contribute to mold growth
• Age of the home
• Indoor plants 
• Number of people in the household

Upgrade to Air Purifiers or Air Filtration Systems 

Air filters can do a great job of lessening the pollution in indoor air, but they aren't designed to purify the air drastically. If those in the home suffer from lung problems like asthma or allergies, or poor immunity is a problem, more deliberate interventions may be needed. 

To purify air to a greater degree, homeowners can install air purifiers and air sanitizers, depending on their needs. Air purifiers use HEPA filters to remove even the tiniest particles from indoor air, while air sanitizers ionize grime in the air and pulverize biological threats. Both systems can be portable units, but the best way to get these technologies working for those in the home is with whole-home air filtration systems. 

Keep the Home Clean 

New Year's resolutions are all about making life better. Unfortunately, most people don't get creative enough and resolve to do some small things that will contribute to a better life. When living a healthier, stress-free life, nothing is as valuable as a clean home. 

Keeping the home clean is a chore, but it can be done easily with resolve and discipline. And it supports cleaner air! To make serious strides in keeping the home clean, structure free time during the week to tackle chores. Start by sweeping or vacuuming for 10 minutes a day. Move to different rooms each day. Toss out the clutter that prevents good dusting practices and keep dust clothes handy to wipe down surfaces and remove dust. Use the weekends to launder bedding and bathroom towels. Finally, pull down the curtains and wash them as often as air filters are changed. With these simple habits, 2024 can be the healthiest year yet. 

About Chad's AC Direct

Chad's AC Direct has the latest technology for indoor air quality solutions. They offer handwritten estimates and itemize everything to prevent surprises. Call today for HVAC service in Montgomery, AL. 

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