Deciding on which home improvements should come first can be a bit of a quandary for homeowners. Ask experts where they think you should begin, and you can be sure that they will recommend home improvements that improve your health and also save you money in the here and now.
Using spray foam insulation as your attic insulation, for example, can serve to protect your home from mold and, in the process, protect your health. [1] Likewise, investing in home filtration stands as another way to improve your health as well. In this article, we will explore why you should make home filtration a priority.
Transform Your Indoor Air Quality and Improve Your Health
Indoor air is usually quite dirty. Even if it is viewed as being polluted, outdoor air may be cleaner than indoor air that has not been properly filtered and treated. In fact, according to the EPA, indoor air may be 100 times more polluted than outdoor air! [2] The fact is that pollution can be trapped, especially when doors and windows are kept shut. This is one of the important reasons that you should keep your doors and windows open as much as possible. Even cracking a window slightly can allow polluted air to escape.
When doors and windows are closed, compounds in your home can build up and potentially even build up to harmful levels. The vast majority of homes have countless different manufactured items that are ?degassing.? [3] Items such as carpet and inexpensive furniture can release chemicals such as formaldehyde and can continue to do so for years. Proper ventilation is one way to address this problem and the other is proper filtration.
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Investing in a High-Quality Heating and Cooling Systems and Filters
Installing a good heating and cooling unit that works effectively is a great first step. Having a good heating and cooling unit will properly circulate air throughout your home. If you combine this with a good, high quality filter for your heating and cooling unit, you will have a winning combo!
High quality filters may be a little more expensive, but considering how polluted indoor air may be, this expense is well worth it and a smart investment. Another important tip is to frequently change your heating and cooling unit?s filters. For the best air quality, consider changing your filters several times a year.
Air Filters Can Remove Viruses and Bacteria from the Air
Achieving the best air quality possible means making other moves as well. Periodically turning on your heating and cooling units fan to circulate air is a step that you won?t regret. Keep in mind that the better modern filters can do wonders to help clean your air. They have been designed to remove toxic compounds from the air and even remove bacteria and viruses. This makes improving your home filtration a very smart investment and something to put as a home improvement priority along with basement and attic insulation. Putting your health first is worth the time and money and is a step you won?t regret.
Sources:
1. http://sprayfoam.com/newsarchives/archivedetails.cfm?id=441
2. http://www.aprilaire.com/index.php?category=cleaner&znfAction=ProductsCat
3. http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/health/hlth_5.htm
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