4 Ways Summer Affects Your Air Quality

 

Though fall and spring are commonly known as the heavier allergy and asthma sufferer seasons, summer can still bring on symptoms and issues-- especially when extreme heat kicks in. It’s important to make sure you are aware of how summer can affect your health by affecting your air quality.

1. Increased Humidity

When it comes to excess humidity in summer, moisture can build up in areas if you're not careful, and if not treated, mold and mildew can begin to grow. This will lead to a decrease in your air quality, and could be harmful to your health, especially if you already live with respiratory issues.

2. Too Much Moisture Leads To Dust Mites

Not only will an increase in humidity bring mold, it can also bring bacteria that forms dust mites. Dust mites are a common allergy inducer, and will also increase your need to clean. Not to mention, they lower your air quality too.

3. Sun Radiation

It might seem strange, but the sun can also create unsafe air conditions. The sun is its brightest and hottest during summer, so it causes ozone levels to spike closer to the ground. The lower part is where we reside, causing an increase in allergy and asthma related symptoms.

4. Pets

Sometimes no amount of cleaning around the house can prevent your pet’s hair from building up in every corner and crevasse, especially when they are losing all of it in summer. But did you know that their fur can actually get into your air ducts and lower your air quality? Dust and debris can fill the surface of the hair and clog your air filters.


Taking care of your home during the extreme summer weather is a time consuming task, and it is often best to bring in some professionals to help. Keep up with your routine cleaning and get your HVAC system and air ducts checked annually or routinely. Contact GreenPro Cleaning and Restoration to take care of your ducts, attics, crawl spaces, and water damage.