As summer winds down and the temperature cools off, Philadelphians will shut down their ACs and start opening up those windows to welcome the fresh air inside. What you may not realize, though, is that your home may have a pollution problem.
Although we tend to think of pollution as an outdoor issue, most of the air we breathe is indoors. Protect the health of your family by following these easy tips:
- Check your heating system for foreign objects. Anyone with small children knows that plastic toys can find their way into heating units. As soon as you turn the heat on, burning or melting plastic contaminates the air in your home with toxins.
- Vacuum weekly. Between the padding, the glue, and the actual carpet fibers, carpets release harmful chemicals that pollute the air in your home. To combat this, vacuum your carpets once a week, and use a steam cleaner each season.
- Clean your oil burner. A dirty furnace can emit carbon monoxide and other compounds. Not to mention, a dirty furnace must work overtime to achieve the same temperatures of a clean heater. Save energy, save money, and save your health with annual heater maintenance
- Empty the tray in the refrigerator. Your fridge fan blows mold and bacteria into your home every time you open the refrigerator door. Empty and scrub the drip tray once a year.
- Toss the air fresheners. Although they are intended to spread clean, fresh scents throughout your home, air fresheners actually release pollutants into the air. Get rid of them to start breathing clean air. While you’re at it, throw away any petroleum-based candles. Only burn candles made of beeswax, soy, or vegetable oil.
- Install an air purifying system. These systems remove odors from the air and can clean up to 97% of the air moving through your home. Air purifying systems help allergy sufferers, those with asthma, and households with pets.
Don’t take your air for granted. Contact Dwyer today for your heater repair and air purifying needs at 215-248-4300. Dwyer is located just outside of Philadelphia at 152 South Main Street, Ambler PA 19002.
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