Yes, yes, we did make a Queen reference to address the problem of dust and pollen in the air this spring. Who doesn’t love a good rock and roll pun?! This time of year, allergens like dust and pollen are everywhere, as a consequence of the winter melting away and the flowers sprouting up.
Most of us have a lovely picture of springtime in our minds…until we step outside and take a deep breath, that is. If you have allergies, spring can be tough for you.
That’s why it is imperative that you have good indoor air quality so that you can eliminate dust in your home. Read on to learn what you can do to improve your air quality and make allergens like dust and pollen “bite the dust,” so to speak!
How’s Your Indoor Air Quality?
Take a moment right now to think about the condition of the air you are breathing. Does it make you feel itchy? Does it make your nose stuffy, or irritate your eyes?
Does your air smell dusty, or moldy? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might want to start paying more attention to air quality.
Poor air quality can lead to a host of health complications including:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Skin, throat, and eye irritation.
- COPD and other chronic respiratory conditions.
When Was The Last Time You Changed Your Air Filter?
If it has been more than two or three months since the last time you replaced your disposable air filter (or cleaned your reusable air filter), that is probably the reason behind your poor air quality.
Having a clean filter is essential to having clean air because a filter that is dirty and clogged cannot be expected to trap nearly as much dust and pollen as it is supposed it.
Since your filter is your only real line of defense against air pollutants like dust, mold, pollen, dirt, and more, it’s important that you keep it clean. You can do that by replacing your air filter about every 60 days, or every 30 days in the spring.
Are You Ready to See The Benefits of Clean Air in Your Home?
Once you’ve replaced your old, dirty filter with a new clean one, you’ll begin to see signs of your improved air quality in different areas of your home as well as your health. Firstly, you’ll notice an improvement in your allergy symptoms.
You’ll also begin to see an improvement in the amount of dust on your furniture and the smell of the air in your home. As that classic rock hit says, “I’m gonna get you, too / Another one bites the dust!”
You know you know the song- go ahead and sing it! In fact, you could be singing it to all the pollen, dander, dust, and countless other allergens in the air this spring! All you need to do to breathe a little easier this season is call the HVAC experts at Paul the Plumber today, and ask about our reliable air quality services!
