Air Quality is a critical factor in maintaining a clean and healthy home. It can often be overlooked as it’s hard to determine due to the fact you can’t physically see the air. This year everyone has spent an increased amount of time inside which is why air quality is more important now than it has ever been.
Conserving great air quality will also help to keep the interior of your home or office looking brand new. Luckily, Australia has relatively good air quality compared to world standards, but there is always room for improvement. From simple everyday habits to long term lifestyle changes, there are many options which will help you improve the quality of air in your home.
Poor Air Quality can lead to:
- Mould
- Health Complications
- Lingering Chemicals
- Strange smells
How you can eliminate the risk of poor air quality
Ventilation
It seems like a simple fix, but one that people forget! But of course don’t leave them open when there are obvious toxins outside like smoke. If you want the best of both worlds, consider an evaporative air conditioner. We understand that in summer opening windows seems like a bad idea as you’re trying to keep the cool air inside, but using an evaporative air conditioner allows for fresh air flow in and out of the home.
Another way to ventilate is to add exhaust fans – particularly in bathrooms or kitchens where humid air can transport contaminants, and needs to be removed quickly.
Air con system with filters
Alternatively, to help purify the air, you can install an air con with specialised filters. The Panasonic Wall Mounted Split has a new mechanism called the Mega e-ion filter that catches dust, sucks it into the filter and traps it, all while monitoring airborne bacteria and mould.
Test all your appliances eg. gas stove
Testing your appliances will ensure they are not omitting any unnecessary fumes, especially appliances that run on gas such as stoves, ovens or heaters. If you have a wood fire heater, ensure all the smoke travels outside and isn’t leaking into the house.
Establish a good cleaning routine
Establishing a routine even as simple as regular dusting will help to keep your air at a quality level in the home or office. This helps to remove the dust, dander and other substances that can cause irritations or health issues. Also consider using organic products as they won’t carry the harmful chemicals that most household cleaners do, but be careful to avoid products that contain VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).
It is important to remember that just like keeping your home clean internally to remove dust and allergens, you need to ensure the space around your external air conditioning unit is kept clean. As air is brought into the system, it will be filtered before flowing into the house so it’s important the air isn’t bringing any unnecessary dirt or dust with it. If you need help or advice in regards to cleaning your air con, have a look at our After Sales Support page.
Don’t know where to start? Our experts at Ambience Air can help you determine what system is right for you and will help to increase the air quality of your home effectively. Contact us today for your Free In-Home Quote and to discuss our great deals and finance options with up to 60 months interest free!
