Indoor Pollutants

3 Indoor Pollutants Harming Your Health

May 20, 2019

It’s usually easy to stay indoors when poor air quality hangs over Callahan, Florida. But what about when that poor air quality finds its way into your home? You may not have car exhaust and factories polluting your home’s air, but other common pollutants could be harming your health. Target these three indoor pollutants that can threaten your health. As a result, you’ll build a healthy sanctuary where you can always breathe easy.

Pet Dander

You love your furry little friend. But pets can inadvertently harm your indoor air quality. When most people talk about dander, they think the problem is only the dead skin flakes, but that doesn’t get at the root of the issue. We humans tend not to be allergic to the skin itself but to a protein in our pets’ saliva, which they coat over their skin when they groom themselves. That means that in addition to cleaning your pets often and cleaning your home to limit the spread of dead skin dander, you should also keep your pet from licking you too much.

Chemical Cleaners

That lemony fresh scent that you’re using to mask last night’s cooking may smell nice. But it’s likely harming your health. Many of the synthetic scents in air fresheners and other chemical cleaners contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation as well as allergic and asthmatic reactions. VOCs are also common in paints, pesticides, hairsprays and even in some fabrics. Limit your use of these chemical products. As a result, you’ll take a big step toward preserving your indoor air quality.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can cause everything from minor reactions to full-blown illness or even death. This gas is a byproduct of a furnace’s heating process. Normally carbon monoxide is vented outside of the home with the help of the HVAC system. Make sure to schedule regular HVAC maintenance so our service technicians can ensure your system vents properly.

Don’t let these indoor pollutants keep you from breathing easy in your home. For a professional hand improving your indoor air quality, call Ed’s Comfort Solutions at (866) 429-0417.

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