How to Breathe Easier During the Summer Months

When it is summer, everything heats up outdoors. Most of us head indoors, shut the windows, and crank up the air conditioner. That beautifully chill oasis we create is not the best thing for our health. Indoor air pollution increases when we close up the house, and air begins to circulate. That is because recirculated air carries dust, toxins, mold, dander, and chemicals. Who wants to breathe all of those things?

When we clean, we put chemicals and toxins into the air. When we cook, smoke and particles become airborne. When the dog runs through the house dander and dust fly through the air. When the cat uses the litter box odors and tiny pieces of litter enter the same air space that we breathe. HVAC maintenance can help improve indoor air quality.

Some rooms in your home are worse than others because we spend more time in them. The bedrooms are a prime example of a room where you spend a lot of time. Blankets and bedding are full of discarded skin, hair, and dander. When we sleep, those are the things we breathe into our lungs. The results are allergies and other pulmonary problems such as asthma. Each room in your home has room-specific factors that add to indoor air pollutions. The following infographic published by Malek Service Company shows you what to look for and how to clean each room so that you improve the air quality in your home. Are you ready to breathe easier this summer?

Note: To see the full-size infographic please visit the Malek Service Company website online.