Have you been getting more headaches lately? Do you cough or sneeze more than usual, particularly at home? If so, the culprit may be right in front of you but isn’t visible: poor indoor air quality. What you breathe in plays a big role in your overall health, and certain particles and contaminants inside your home can cause you to get sick. Here are a few of the most common contaminants to affect your indoor air quality.
- Pet-related contaminants. Pet hair and dander come with owning an animal, and even if you keep your pet well groomed, these contaminants will still naturally get into the air. Pets also bring in outdoor pollutants that will get into your air.
- Household products. Your household cleaners and air fresheners may be causing more issues than you think. A lot of the chemicals used in these products can irritate your sinuses and give you headaches. Many people associate poor indoor air quality with foul odors and dirt, and while these can make an impact on your air, seemingly clean and fresh household products can have just as much of an impact.
- Mold spores. Mold is a much more common problem in homes than many people realize, in large part due to where these spores can hide. Ventilation ducts and under sinks are prime breeding grounds for mold, and their spores can quickly find themselves in your air.
Our team here at ACS Accent Comfort Services offers indoor air quality testing to evaluate the cleanliness of the air you’re breathing in at home. After testing, we can help you improve your air quality by adjusting your HVAC system to ensure that contaminants are better filtered out.
