When you think of safety checks that you tend to do in your own home, to measure air quality is probably not one on the list. However, poor air quality that builds up over time in your home can lead to long-term health risks such as breathing problems, asthma and regular sneezing. If you have concerns about the air quality in your home, there are several checks and investments that you can make to check just how good it really is.
Purchase An Air Quality Meter
Technology nowadays helps with preventing many manual tasks, and it’s no different when you need to measure air quality in your home. There are air quality monitors that are available to purchase and they tend to check levels around VOCs and dust particles in the air, normally via rating or some kind of rainbow colour scheme. The type you choose to purchase will determine the price you pay.
Signs Of Mould And Damp
Mould and damp that forms around your house can be fairly obvious to notice. Mould will become visible on your walls and the smell of damp will be quite apparent. Generally, this can be removed easily using cleaning products and scrubbing the walls. Just be sure to wear rubber gloves. If this doesn’t work, you may need to consider hiring a professional to remove it.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon monoxide is an extremely dangerous gas due to the qualities it has compared to others. It’s odourless and colourless which means it’s extremely hard to detect and can be very dangerous if it’s inhaled. It normally forms from appliances such as stoves and fireplaces, so placing carbon monoxide detectors around your house will help in detecting the gas. Be sure to change the batteries of the detectors every 6 months or so also.
Increase Of Allergies
The majority of the time, we assume that allergies arise from a change in weather conditions or seasons. However, indoor air quality is just as much of a contributor to poor health as outside, which is why it’s important to measure air quality inside too. Dust particles and irritants in the air cause your throat to become sore and increases sneezing. Developing such symptoms could mean that the air quality in your house is poor.
Pay A Professional
If you’re sceptical about the air quality in your home, it may be worth investing in a professional to measure air quality in your home. They’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources to provide an informed recommendation on your air quality. They’ll be able to test the air which may have been affected by household products, smoking, mould and aerosols, amongst other factors.
Be sure to measure air quality in your home so you can prevent long-term health issues in the future. Keep it well ventilated and consider these tips if you’re ever concerned about the air quality in your home.
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