People and their pets enjoy the pleasant summer weather in Nederland, TX. You know that warmer weather brings allergens into your home, but we forget that our pets can also affect indoor air quality. By keeping your IAQ at a good level, you and your pets will breathe easier. Here’s how pet owners can boost their indoor air quality:
Groom Pets Often
One of the easiest ways to improve a poor IAQ is to groom your pets frequently. Pets that shed often leave dander and other particles around the home. Some pets shed more in the summer, so brushing and bathing them is even more essential.
Clean Your Home
Grooming your pets eliminates allergens and dander at the source, but it doesn’t get rid of everything. To eliminate the rest, clean your home regularly, up to once a day. Vacuuming and dusting are great ways to take excess allergens out of the air indoors.
Change Your Air Filter
Air filters pick up most of the allergens in your home, and people who have pets often change their filters more often to maintain a clean house. Follow the directions on your air filter to see how often to change it. Usually, air filters should get changed once every three months; however, pet owners will need to change them once a month as part of a solid HVAC maintenance and air quality routine.
Invest in IAQ Improvement Devices
There are a lot of devices out there that improve indoor air quality, including air purifiers and UV germicidal lights. Households with pets benefit the most from installing purifying systems because they remove pet dander with ease every day.
Implementing the above tips will enable pet owners to improve the air quality in your home. Of course, you can also seek professional help to ensure the best outcome. Contact Sumrall Air Conditioning today to schedule air quality services right away.
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