Having healthy air in your Dayton home is important in order to prevent illness and maintain a comfortable living environment. The wrong humidity level, mold or mildew, unpleasant odors, and other issues can lower your indoor air quality (IAQ). Find out how you can tell if you and your family have healthy air.
Signs of Poor IAQ (Aka, Signs That You Don’t Have Healthy Air)
You might notice signs of poor IAQ in your home, such as a musty smell or condensation on your windows. In some cases, you might see visible mold or stains on ceilings due to excess moisture in your home. Health problems, such as respiratory issues, can also indicate that the air in your home isn’t healthy.
Use an IAQ Monitor
This type of monitor measures air quality inside homes and can detect toxic or harmful particles and gasses, such as radon. Some IAQ monitors are able to detect the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other indoor air pollutants. Different IAQ monitors are able to detect different kinds of harmful particles or gasses. Some can also measure humidity.
Use a Mold Test
A mold test can involve collecting a sample from a surface in your home and having it analyzed in a lab. These tests can take time to get results from, but they’re also accurate compared to other mold tests. More basic mold tests involve using swabs or tape-strip tests to check for mold. The results of these tests usually take just a few minutes.
Use a Radon Test
Radon gas from the ground can get into your home through your foundation. Over time, radon levels can become dangerous if this gas is not detected. A radon test can be done on a short-term or long-term basis to check radon levels.
If you need help determining if you have healthy air in your Dayton home, please contact Ace Hardware Home Services. We can provide you with indoor air-quality solutions, such as filtration systems, humidification or dehumidification, purification, or UV lamps.
