Removing Risks from Your Homes Indoor Air
Date
10/17/2014 10:36:26 AM
(MENAFNEditorial)
Contact: Mike LaBeau
Email: support@sobellas.com
Phone: 210-978-0890
SoBellas Home Services
24035 Canyon Row
San Antonio TX 78260
Removing Risks from Your Home’s Indoor Air
(San Antonio Texas) (10/16/2014) – What you can’t see can hurt you says one residential comfort advisor. “Your indoor air may contain any number of contaminants that are microscopic to the eye but easily inhaled through the breathing passages” said Mike of SoBellas.
As a matter of fact indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And the cause could be from typical household activities including smoke from cooking fumes from cleaning or hobbies fibers from carpets and moisture from showers and baths just to name a few.
Indoor pollution can come from gases and particles released into the air through gas stoves water heaters dryers for example. Another kind of pollutant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals found in paints and lacquers cleaning supplies pesticides furnishings air fresheners and even dry-cleaned clothing just to name a few sources.
Unfortunately once inside the pollutants can stay for a while. “In the summer homes that are closed up tight to keep cooling systems running efficiently can trap and recycle pollutants in the living space” Mike said.
As a first line of defense Mike says he encourages homeowners to change or clean their air conditioning filters regularly. “These filters are essential for collecting dust dust mites pet dander and other elements but they lose their effectiveness as they get full. Keeping clean filters in service keeps the air cleaner in your home.”
Mike also points out that the use of air conditioning in the summer can be good for indoor air quality because as it removes moisture from the atmosphere it also removes pollutants that are water-soluble as well as pollen and particulate matter. But he cautions that systems need to be checked annually and tuned up to ensure safe and efficient operation.
If you’d like to evaluate the indoor air quality in your home call SoBellas at 210-978-0890 or visit www.sobellassa.com to schedule an indoor air quality check.
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