While the air quality outside in Ontario, CA, can be contaminated with wildfire smoke and pollution, there are several concerns regarding indoor air quality as well. When you head inside your home, you should be able to relax and feel confident that you’re in a healthy environment. Things like dander from your pets, dust, pollen, mold spores, and volatile organic compounds can all decrease indoor air quality. By using air filtration devices, HVAC filters, humidity control, and other features, you can ensure optimal indoor air quality in your Ontario home. Let’s look at the health benefits that come from great indoor air quality.
Fewer Allergy Symptoms
Allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, coughing, and a runny nose can all impact your quality of life. There are several culprits in your home that may be increasing your symptoms. When you take steps to improve your indoor air quality, you’ll be exposed to less particulate matter, and you’ll feel better overall.
If you or someone in your home suffers from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues, you should consider the use of a whole-house air purification device. This equipment will remove contaminants from your indoor air without needing to deal with portable devices that must be maintained and moved periodically. It’s ideal to address indoor air quality from a whole-house perspective rather than small amounts of square footage at one time.
Less Chronic Health Conditions
There are several ongoing health issues that many people face that are caused by unhealthy indoor air. For example, mold exposure is a serious concern. When you’re exposed to mold, even in small amounts, this can cause issues with your breathing, lung function, GI system, brain, etc. Many of these health issues are ongoing and can take a long time to heal. It’s ideal that you prevent mold growth from occurring in the first place. You can do this with whole-house air purification. Also, regular plumbing maintenance can prevent moisture issues in the first place.
Improved Mood and Mental Health
Exposure to indoor contaminants can cause brain fog, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and so much more. Your mood is more related to the health of your home than you think. By breathing in healthy indoor air each day, you’re contributing to a healthier mind. This can also keep inflammation at bay, which directly affects your mood and mental health as well.
Getting Better Quality Sleep
You’ll be able to breathe easier and be more comfortable when you’re in a home environment that has healthy air quality. This will help you sleep better at night, which in turn helps boost your health. We all know how miserable we feel when we toss and turn for the entire night. It leaves us feeling unproductive and cranky the next day. Also, allergy symptoms may be affecting your sleep quality. A dry throat, itchy eyes, and irritated sinuses can all keep you up at night. Taking the appropriate steps to control humidity and remove contaminants is ideal.
Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
Volatile organic compounds are chemicals that are emitted from things like cleaning products, paint, solvents, new construction materials, new furniture, air fresheners, and more. Ongoing exposure to these VOCs has the potential to increase your risk of developing cancer. By removing VOCs from your indoor air using air filtration and air circulation, you’re protecting your health and the health of those around you. This includes your beloved pets, who often spend most of their time indoors. You can also make healthier choices to reduce your VOC exposure, such as using more natural-based cleaning and beauty products, skipping the artificial fragrances, and opting for greener building materials if you’re going to have construction work done in the near future.
If you are concerned about the quality of the air inside your Ontario home, reach out to the team at Montgomery Industrial Services. We would be happy to schedule an indoor air quality assessment to determine the current state of your indoor air. We can make recommendations for improvements, install air purification devices, help you control your humidity, and much more. We also take care of new heating and cooling equipment installation, emergency repairs, and routine maintenance. Contact Montgomery Industrial Services today for more information.
