5 easy cleaning tips to improve air quality

August 2nd, 2022

The quality of our indoor air is a recurring concern for most owners (and even tenants). Certain things can be put in place to greatly improve your air quality. The following article will give you 5 quick and easy cleaning tips to ensure the air quality in your home.

1. Vacuum everywhere

The vacuum cleaner is not just for cleaning floors. It can also be useful for cleaning other surfaces from top to bottom, so that dust particles are sucked directly into the filter instead of remaining suspended in the air and affecting its quality. In addition to vacuuming dirt directly on your furniture (including fabric furniture like the sofa), use a soft bristle brush for mouldings, walls, window sills and coverings, including curtains, blinds and baseboards. This simple practice will eliminate dust and dander that have a significant impact on air quality. Don’t forget to change the filter or empty the tank of your vacuum cleaner frequently, to reduce the risk of bacteria and mould proliferation.

2. Ventilate the house

The vacuum cleaner is useful, but does not solve all the problems. Invariably, particles will remain suspended in the air. By opening the windows during your cleaning sessions, the dust will be evacuated more easily from your house. Opening the windows during cleaning also allows fumes and other unpleasant odours caused by certain chemicals in cleaning products to escape.

3. Filters and fans

Whether or not you have a central air system, there are always unexpected places where dust can accumulate, thereby reducing the quality of your indoor air. Cold air return grilles, all types of fans, including ceiling fans and those in the kitchen and toilets, filters in your oven, air conditioner, dehumidifiers, etc. all require regular cleaning to improve indoor air quality. Vacuum filters and fans and be sure to follow the replacement instructions in your user manuals.

4. Mop and damp cloth to the rescue of your air quality

Dust is not always visible and can easily go unnoticed when cleaning the house with a rag, broom or vacuum cleaner. Using a damp cloth or mop should be part of your usual cleaning routine. This goes a long way to improving and maintaining good air quality, while collecting dust, dander and dust mites that you might otherwise have missed.

5. Year-round spring cleaning

A major “spring” cleaning should be done at least once a season, or even more if necessary, not just in the spring. Washing blinds and curtains, dusting hard-to-reach surfaces such as above cupboards and shelves, freshening up cushions and other upholstered items, and cleaning corners and window sills are not just a few examples of often overlooked cleaning tasks that can help improve indoor air quality.

If you have any questions about the quality of your indoor air, do not hesitate to contact professionals. They will be happy to advise you and explain all the options available to you to achieve healthier air in your home.