Five Tips To Improve The Indoor Air Quality of Your Home

It's always surprising when people realize that the air quality inside the home can be up to 10 times worse than outside. And it's usually because there's poor ventilation, high humidity, and toxins building up that most homeowners aren't aware of. Also, we aren't mindful of the sources of these pollutants.

So what do we do to improve the indoor air quality so that our homes, families, and ourselves can be safe? 

Here are some tips that you can use to improve the indoor quality of your home. We made this for you to have fresh, breathable air in the house while keeping everyone safe inside. 

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1. Ventilation Keep Your Home Clean

A clean house can do wonders in improving the air quality. First of all, good indoor hygiene can cut down on dust, mold, pet dander, and other pollutants that would cause allergies and respiratory illnesses. 

As you clean your home, you have to focus on doing the following things:

a. Vacuum your carpets and rugs at least once or twice weekly. Your vacuum should also have a HEPA  filter. 

b. Clear clutter because dust gets trapped there. 

c. Clean items that regularly tend to attract allergens and other pollutants. 

2.  Control Humidity

We don't want our homes to be too humid or moist. These conditions breed mold and mildew that trigger respiratory issues like allergies and asthma. This makes high humidity one of the most significant factors of poor indoor air quality. 

Hot summer months can bring very humid conditions. We have to reduce the amount of moisture in the air and curb the growth of irritating molds with a few well-placed dehumidifiers. Of course, having well-conditioned walls can also help in reducing the amount of humidity inside the home. 

3. Improve Ventilation

When you have insufficient ventilation, you get more pollution in your home. In addition, inadequate ventilation often traps toxic air inside the home.

So what we can do to fix that is to check air ducts and use cooking vents. And yes, on occasion, we can also open the windows to let fresh air in.    

4. Have Houseplants Around

Plants can help do wonders in improving air quality in the home. It's because they also filter the air by consuming carbon dioxide and converting them to oxygen. But, along with that, they also soak up pollutants. 

If you're looking for plants that help purify the air in your home, you can use peace lilies, ferns, Devil's ivy, and spider plants. These are among the best at removing chemicals like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air. 

5. Use Non-Toxic Paint

Toxic paint can add to more pollutants in the indoor air. Therefore, traditional petrochemical paints derived from acrylics, formaldehyde, ammonia, and oil, as well as synthetic dyes, must be avoided. And yes, refrain from using oil-based paints and switch to water-based ones. 

The important thing is to choose paints that are low in VOCs. 

What else can we do to make the indoor air quality better? Well, we could use materials to treat our walls that are non-toxic. This will help make our walls better, but it also keeps us safe from pollutants while also being environmentally friendly. 

That's why we have to make changes in the products we use. It's better to choose non-toxic solutions that will make things better for the home. It's an effortless adjustment that gives you complete control of your home. 

That's why we formulated SafeMend Non-Toxic Wall Mending Agent. Aside from giving the best to your home in terms of repair, it's also 100% safe for people, pets, and the environment. It's everything you need to get a job well done with complete peace of mind. 

Happy fixing!

SafeMend™ Team