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5 Levels of Indoor Air Contaminants

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This week we’ve decided to talk about indoor air quality—and more specifically, the types of contaminants that exist in your air. While you’re probably familiar with contaminants like dust and pet dander, you might not be as familiar with others or the negative effects that come from these contaminants. So, we’d like to take a deep dive into what is in your air and how it might be negatively impacting your life.

Don’t worry. We’re not just going to leave you hanging after that. Our team provides the installation, repairs, and maintenance of air purifiers in Denton, TX, which means we can solve your problem today. If this blog post sounds familiar, or if it’s leading you to be nervous or anxious about your indoor air, then it might be time to call the team that can help.

Let’s get into the 5 levels of indoor air contaminants and figure out if you need help protecting your home!

Level 1: Infectious Illnesses

First, we’d like to talk about the most common and one of the most problematic indoor air quality contaminants—infectious illnesses. While the whole world is dealing with COVID-19, we can’t forget about illnesses like the common cold and Influenza, each continuing to infect and harm our loved ones.

An air purifier system like a UV germicidal light can eliminate these single-celled viruses right as they circulate through your home. This is really the only effective way of removing them from the air. Otherwise, it’s a good idea to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and wash your hands regularly after touching common objects.

Level 2: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Volatile organic compounds (or VOCs for short), are materials in the air that can be harmful to your health over time. These include things like spray paint, cooking smoke, and cigarette smoke. While you might not necessarily smell them in your air, these particles can last for days in your indoor air, causing respiratory problems the longer you’re exposed to them.

An air filtration system can help you get rid of them since it’s usually able to trap these large particles for removal.

Level 3: Allergens and Particulates

This is probably the most familiar category since it includes particles like dust, pet dander, pollen, and other large contaminants that we can usually see or detect. If your home is inundated with dust and debris, then you could open a window—however, that will let out all of your conditioned air! Investing in an air filtration unit can help remove dust and debris, keeping your home clean and safe.

Level 4: Mold and Mildew

Mold and mildew, also known as microbial growths, are insidious problems when allowed to fester in a home. They’ll grow in damp, dark areas, weakening the structure of your home’s wooden walls while also excreting more mold spores into the air. Mold spores are toxic and can quickly cause your air quality to deteriorate.

A UV air purifier can eliminate mold spores as they’re circulated through your home, so this is probably the first and best step to take toward clearing mold.

Level 5: Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is the last level of indoor air quality contaminants, but unfortunately, this can’t be helped with an air purifier or air filter. This requires maintenance and furnace repairs when you need it. Make sure you’ve got our number on speed dial for when you think your home is experiencing a carbon monoxide leak.

Call Aire Texas today for help improving your indoor air quality. Doing it right the first time, every time!

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