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What Are Some Items That Affect the Air In Your Home?

What Are Some Items That Affect the Air In Your Home?

Did you know that certain household items can have an impact on indoor air pollution? The air in your home can be more polluted than the outdoors, but there are some things you can do to maintain a healthy environment. Read today’s blog from Superior Air Duct Cleaning to learn more.    

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What Are VOCs?

Air fresheners, paints, and other products produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can contribute to poor air quality in your home. If you inhale them, the compounds can be harmful to your health.    

Everyday Items That Affect the Air

Candles

Candles smell nice, and they set the mood. However, their ultra-fine particles contribute to the exposure of indoor particulate matter, which correlates to lung inflammation. Scented candles can also release a harmful chemical compound called formaldehyde. If you must use them in your home, choose candles made from soy or beeswax.

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Air Fresheners

Air fresheners may make your home smell great, but they can cause health problems. When you spray an air freshener, it diffuses VOCs into the air which could cause many symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, eye irritation, nose discomfort, and more. Extended exposure can cause asthma and other serious side effects. To keep your air smelling clean, use a HEPA air filter, turn on a fan, or open a window.

Paint

Be careful about storing open paint cans in your home or garage. If you directly inhale paint fumes, it can make you lightheaded. Nearly empty cans can emit VOC gases and cause issues with your air quality. Some VOCs have even been known to cause cancer. Choose low-VOC paints for less air pollution in your home.

What You Can Do

To reduce your exposure to VOCs, we recommend storing candles, paint cans, and air fresheners outdoors. Seal surfaces that contain hazardous compounds and be aware of the ingredients in products that you use. Taking these simple steps can help prevent health issues at home.    

Air Duct Cleaning Can Help

While you can avoid certain household products for the short term, you can’t remove everything from your home. Your HVAC system usually pulls the air in your home and recirculates it many times each day. Eventually, this recirculation can lead to a mass of contaminants in your ductwork. Proper air duct cleaning can improve the ventilation in your home and reduce the pollutants that may be hidden in your air ducts and in the air you breathe.

Set Up Your Residential Duct Cleaning

Superior Air Duct Cleaning performs thorough duct cleaning services for our clients in western PA and eastern OH. We’re dedicated to improving the air quality in your home, and we’re confident in our business. Call to set up your residential air duct cleaning today.

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Superior Air Duct cleaning did a phenomenal job in a timely manner with the tech “Rich” being very professional ,personable and considerate of our property! He explained things as he proceeded and answered all our questions!

I LOVE that they provide before & after photos to see the difference. Give them a try… you won’t regret it

Pam T.

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Robert was on schedule and communicated what time he would arrive. He was polite, professional, and respectful of our home. I wanted to wait a couple weeks before posting a review because I wanted to see if the duct cleaning actually made a difference. I am happy to say it did! I vacuum multiple times a week and have already noticed a significant reduction in the amount of dust cleaned up each time. As a home with pets, there will always be something to clean, but getting the ducts cleaned has definitely helped improve the air quality and reduce the dust.

alice A.

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Technician Rob arrived early explained the days agenda and then proceeded to work methodically and meticulously over the next 6+ hours cleaning my ductwork.  Courteous and professional they answered all of my questions and went above and beyond the call of duty.  They even located an old dusty box of rat poison buried in our vents.  My only regret is not finding these guys sooner.  As a realtor of 22 years and owner of a newly purchased (now dust free) home I highly recommended!

Eric K.

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Excellent service! I’ve used them to clean out my air ducts as well as my dryer vent duct and they are excellent. I was very pleased with both jobs and will continue to use them in the future. Great communication as well- from the time I scheduled the appointment until they were at my door.

Erika C.

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We had such an amazing experience with Superior Air Duct Cleaning. They were so nice and friendly and did an amazing job. I loved seeing the before and after pictures. Besides doing an amazing job cleaning our air ducts they were so quick at responding and setting up the appointment. We will definitely be using them in the future.

Amanda C.

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