As a real estate professional, I do my due diligence to keep my clients and their properties safe. During open houses, pre and post showings, their health and homes are my priorities.
Here are a few ways to improve the indoor air quality during COVID-19:
1. Change your AC filter
Air-conditioning systems are working all year round. Eventually, their air filters fill up and stop doing their job. Be sure to change your AC filters regularly.
2. Use cooking vents
Many indoor air pollutants come from the kitchen. Gas stoves and even electric burners produce harmful contaminants, including carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. So, when you're cooking, be sure to turn on your kitchen vents or open a window.
3. Keep your area rugs and carpets clean
Clean your carpets and rugs weekly because they also act as air filters, trapping dust and other particles in their many fibers.
4. Control humidity in your home
Humid and moist conditions breed mold and mildew that can trigger respiratory issues like allergies and asthma. There are varieties of humidifier options that will help maintain consistent humidity levels and create comfortable living conditions in your home.
5. Buy indoor plants to freshen the air
Small plants like ferns, indoor lilies, and larger palm trees are the best options to pull contaminants out of the air.
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