3 Common Household Allergens in Yuma, AZ

Allergens threaten your health and indoor air quality (IAQ), but some present greater problems for homeowners in Yuma, AZ than others. Here are three common household allergens.

1. Dust

Dust is easily the most common of all allergens and probably also the most widespread of all airborne pollutants. Since it can form pretty much everywhere, you can’t hope to eliminate it from your home. Still, with some simple steps, you can bring its concentration down to harmless levels.

Take care to thoroughly clean the hard surfaces in your home, vacuum the carpets and dust all the upholstery. Consider purchasing a whole-home air purifier  or ventilator to help improve your IAQ. Finally, remember to schedule annual HVAC maintenance and to clean your system’s air filters every one to three months.

2. Pet Dander

If you have furry pets in your home, they will inevitably introduce dander into your life. Dander is so tiny that, unless you’ve already inhaled it and begun experiencing allergic symptoms, you may hardly know it’s there.

The best way to mitigate the threat that pet dander poses to your home’s IAQ is to clean and brush your pets as carefully as you can. You should be especially meticulous about this after your fluffy pals have come in from outdoors.

In addition to our previous recommendations about getting a whole-home air purifier and cleaning your HVAC system’s filters, we suggest paying attention to the quality of the filters. Aim for ones that have minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) ratings between 8 and 13.

3. Pollen

Pollen can float into your home before you realize it. To minimize it, keep your doors and windows closed. If it does enter your home, be sure to vacuum carpeting and upholstered furniture regularly.

If you stay on your guard, you can decrease and control the harm that these allergens can cause. Call our team at Quick Refrigeration for the best IAQ services in Yuma, AZ.

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