How is the air quality in your home?
Let’s talk about what actually contributes to the quality of the air in your home. Combustion sources from burning fuels, coal, and wood and wood pellets. Gas stoves can release carbon monoxide, formadehyde and other harmful substances. Emissions from building materials and furnishings can off gas for years!
So what else contributes to your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?
Central heating and cooling systems
Humidification devices, mold, electronic equipment, plastics
Cleaning products, personal care products, perfumes & fragrances
Carpets, furniture, drycleaning, stain-resistant fabrics,
Scented candles, sealants on wood floors, pets, etc
“Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.”
— US EPA
Why does it matter?
The world is an increasingly complex place and our health is being influenced more each day by our environment. Thankfully, we know how air quality impacts our health. Poor air quality contributes to a host of conditions including:
Respiratory diseases, heart disease and cancer
Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat
Headaches, dizziness, fatigue
So what’s the solution?
#1 Reduce Sources of Exposure
You can’t get all the cars off the road or ground all the planes (yes, those giant combustion engines in the sky) nor get rid of all the the other industries that contribute to your local air qualilty. What you can do is reduce the sources of exposure you bring into your home.
Ditch all scented cleaning and personal care products. Say “No” to fabric softeners and dryer sheets.
No scented candles or air freshers
Let go of perfumes and colognes (the new second hand smoke)
Avoid all stain resistance furniture and carpeting (PFAS nightmare)
Ensure mold and radon are not issues in your home
Make sure your stove has a vent that move the air outside your home.
#2 Get a high quality air filter!
I love the air filter in my home! I did my research looking for the highest quality air filter that could service my home. I looked at the specs, compared filtration and cost and found Austin Air Filters. I love the way it filters the air in my home and I also love that the filters have a 5 year guarantee!
As a licensed medical provider, I am able to offer these filters to my patients at a discounted rate! If you would like to take advantage of this discount, just email the office and we can get you started on the path to cleaner air in your home!