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5 Practical Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Raj Bhavra
Nov 16, 2020
Tips To Improve Indoor Air Quality - LG Home Comfort

Many people spend most of their time inside their homes, especially during this pandemic season. Because of this, you want your home to be as comfortable as possible. However, keep in mind that it’s not only about having cozy pieces of furniture but also about maintaining the air quality in your home. Did you know that indoor air quality can have a significant effect on your comfort levels as well as your health? Fortunately, there are ways you can do to make the quality of your indoor air much better.

In this article, we will share five practical tips to maintain optimal indoor air quality for your home:

– Check The Air Quality

Before you can improve indoor air quality, you must first determine the current levels inside your property, and this usually involves the measurement of radon. It is also helpful to have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your property and look for mould growth, chemical products, or defective heating devices.

– Regulate Humidity Levels

There needs to be a perfect balance when it comes to the humidity levels in your property, or this will encourage mould growth. In such situations, a hygrometer will come in handy! The recommended humidity level is 30% in winter, while it’s 50% in the summer. If you find that the indoor atmosphere is too humid, you should seal any leaks and cracks, and make sure to double-check your pipes as well.

This is also why there must be proper ventilation in damp areas, especially your bathroom. Also, you need to open your windows and doors to allow proper air circulation that can help improve indoor humidity levels.

– Reduce Indoor Pollution

Remember that smoke and other contaminants can easily compromise your indoor air quality. Any combustion devices must be maintained properly, and make sure you clean your home regularly. Likewise, you can include natural air fresheners to eliminate foul smells within the area that can potentially affect your health.

– Improve Ventilation

One of the most effective ways to improve your indoor ventilation is to open your doors and windows at certain times of the day. Airing your home will improve indoor air circulation by encouraging proper airflow, and the good thing about it is that you don’t need to spend any money on it.

– Have A Good Air Purifier

Keep in mind that contaminants can come in the form of mould, viruses, pet dander, pollens and household toxins, to name a few. Air purifiers, such as HEPA filters or electric filters, are effective devices in improving air quality. You can also add plants inside your house to purify the air naturally as it gives off fresh oxygen and recycles bad air.

Our technicians at LG Home Comfort will help you find effective solutions to improve your living space’s comfort through air purifier installations that include UV-C lights. This seemingly-minor addition can effectively deactivate viruses, bacteria, moulds, and spores in minutes.

Conclusion

Controlling your indoor air quality is essential, and you don’t have to put in too much effort to do so. Most of the things you will need, such as an air purifier, exhaust fans, and detectors, are a one-time purchase experience that can offer more benefits after that. Your indoor air quality plays a crucial role in your and your loved one’s health, which is why you need to do whatever it takes to allow good air to flow inside your home.

If you are looking for the best home air purifier in Ontario, LG Home Comfort can help you create an ideal environment for you and your family. Get in touch with us today to book your air purification installation!

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Raj Bhavra (Senior Vice President - Operations)

Raj Bhavra leads operations at LG Home Comfort, overseeing installation standards and service delivery across Ontario. TSSA-certified, he specialises in cold-climate heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioning systems, and tankless water heaters ensuring every project is built for efficiency and long-term performance for homeowners.

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