Indoor Air Quality and Your Health

Many people spend the majority of their summer breathing in pollutants from air conditioning at work and at home. Repeated exposure to such pollutants like animal allergens and mold spores can put us at risk for significant health issues.

How to Create a Healthier Indoor Environment

• The best way to improve your indoor air quality is to remove sources of chemical emissions in your home. This includes many cleaning products, scented candles, and air fresheners, as well as certain types of cabinets, flooring, furniture, paint, etc.
• Here on Long Island, the summers can become extremely humid. Invest in a dehumidifier to lower the humidity levels in your home so you can breathe easier.
• On more mild days, open your windows to start a cross breeze. Circulating the air in your home like this is a great way to let the fresh air in and get the pollutants out.
• Your air ducts accumulate a large amount of dust throughout the year. Enlist the help of a professional to have them cleaned once a year to avoid circulating harmful materials through your home.
• Did you know that healthy houseplants not only balance the humidity in your home but they also naturally clean the air? Check out the infographic below to help you decide which plant is right for you.

Are you looking for a professional air duct cleaning company on Long Island? Look no further than GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration. We exclusively use environmentally- and bio-friendly supplies and cleaning methods. Contact us today for a free quote at 631-940-8100.

10 Surprising Facts About Indoor Air Pollution

Pop quiz. Which do you think is more polluted: outdoor air, or the air inside your home?

The truth is, unless you are making a conscious effort to purify your home's air, it is probably more polluted than the air outside.

Think that's surprising? Check out these 10 facts about indoor air quality.

1. The EPA has ranked indoor air pollution as a top five environmental risk to public health.
2. The quality of indoor air can be up to 10x worse than outside air.
3. Indoor air pollution has been linked to allergies, asthma, respiratory illness, and heart problems.
4. Air “fresheners”? The NRDC determined that most of them contain high levels of toxins.
5. The WHO states that over 4 million people prematurely die each year from indoor air pollution.
6. Common sources of indoor air pollution include heating equipment, cleaning products, paints, and pesticides.
7. Cigarette smoke contains about 4,000 chemicals – over 200 of which are known to be poisonous.
8. 96% of homes tested by the EPA had at least one indoor air quality problem.
9. The average human breaths about 3,400 gallons of air every day.
10. You spend about 90% of your time indoors.

If you are looking for a way to improve the air quality in your home, having your ducts professionally cleaned is a great first step. By removing contaminants such as dust, pollen, and mold from your home's air ducts, you can alleviate your allergies and lower your energy bills at the same time.

Long Island homes and businesses can count on GreenPro Cleaning & Restoration for a high quality duct cleaning at an affordable rate. Visit our website or give us a call today at 631-940-8100 for a free quote.