The quality of air in your Massachusetts home can affect your health in a number of ways, but even more so if you suffer from environmental allergies.
Here are some room-by-room steps you can take to help allergy-proof your home and improve your indoor air quality.
Basement
- Flooring: Remove moldy carpeting and replace with concrete, linoleum or vinyl.
- Control humidity: Use a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture and clean the unit weekly to prevent the growth of mold and mildew.
- Check for leaks: Regularly inspect the foundation and windows for signs of water leakage or damage.
Bathroom
- Use a fan: Install an exhaust fan, vented to the outside, and use it each time you bathe or shower to remove excess moisture.
- Replace carpeting: Use only hard flooring such as vinyl, tile or linoleum, and washable mats or rugs.
Bedroom
- Bedding: Use dust mite covers on your mattress and pillows, and launder bedding in hot water once a week.
- Window coverings: Washable curtains are best; replace horizontal blinds with drapes or roller type blinds.
- Reduce clutter: Take the zen approach and remove items that collect dust such as knickknacks, books or stuffed animals.
- Ban pets: Keep pets out of your sleeping area, and bathe or brush them often to reduce shedding.
Kitchen
- Keep mold at bay: Regularly inspect the contents of the fridge and discard organic matter that is past its prime. Check under the sink and around fixtures for signs of leakage.
- Remove moisture and odors: Use a vented hood fan when using the oven, stovetop or dishwasher.
Living Room
- Find another home for plants: Potted plants can harbor mold and should be removed. As an alternative, cover the soil in pots with gravel to contain any mold.
- Rethink furnishings: Consider replacing upholstered furniture with leather to reduce dust.
Whole Home
- Streamline your cleaning routine: Dust regularly using a microfiber or electrostatic cloth to trap dust, and invest in a good quality vacuum with a HEPA filter.
For more tips on improving the indoor air quality of your home, call the experts at Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been proudly serving homeowners in the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts for 80 years.
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