5 Ways to Reduce Air Pollution Inside Your Santa Cruz Home
Although you may not think much about the air quality inside your Santa Cruz home, it is important. After all, think about how much time you spend inside your home each day breathing in the same air. This indoor air can be extremely polluted and contribute to respiratory illnesses and allergies. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the air pollution inside your home.
1. Decorate with green plants. Switch out the silk plants in your Santa Cruz home for the real thing. Green plants reduce the amount of toxins in the air. English ivy, peace lily, and mother-in-law tongue plants are all great at improving air quality and are easy to take care of.
2. Open your doors and windows. Unless you use a window unit with a vent control, your air conditioner just circulates the same old air throughout your home. Open your doors and windows occasionally to let in fresh air and force out the stale air.
3. Change your air filter. Your air filter’s job is to collect pollutants from indoor air and keep them from re-entering through your air conditioner. It cannot do this when it’s clogged. Choose a high quality air filter and change it monthly.
4. Switch to green cleaning products. There’s no point in contaminating your air while you clean. Yet, when you use commercial cleaning products you fill the air with harmful chemicals. If you use green cleaning products, everyone can breathe easier and you get the same level of cleaning.
5. Get rid of the carpet. Carpet traps pollutants like dirt, pet dander, and mold. Most carpet padding and adhesives also contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pollute the air. Tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring can easily be cleaned and make your air cleaner.
You deserve a Santa Cruz home with clean, healthy air. Let me help you find a home that has good air quality and meets all your needs. Call me today at 831.662.6522 or email me at lauren@laurenspencer.com
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