Spring cleaning: what to do about air quality?

April 11th, 2022

Spring is definitely upon us and we all long to open the windows and let in the fresh, invigorating air. When we think of spring cleaning, we often think of the quality of our indoor air. It is for this reason that we must keep certain things in mind when we carry out the great cleaning of our home. The following article will try to explain to you what needs to be done in the spring so that our cleaning has a positive impact on the quality of our indoor air.

How to purify the air inside the house?

It is completely normal to ask yourself certain questions when it comes time to do your spring cleaning. Can opening the windows help improve indoor air quality? Can chemical cleaning products have a negative impact on our health? What is the most effective way to purify the air in the house? These are all legitimate questions that we will try to answer.

Indeed, a number of things can be added to our to-do list to potentiate our spring cleaning. Consider, for example, changing the filter in your furnace. Spring is the right season to perform this simple gesture. Take the opportunity to vacuum and wipe down the covers of all exhaust fans, vents and cold air returns. Don’t neglect to look behind furniture for hidden vent covers. Screens can also be cleaned with soapy water as can heat vents. Vacuum and clean your walls, woodwork and ceilings. A surprising amount of dust and contaminants can cling to these surfaces and spring is the perfect season to get rid of them.

Open windows

It’s a good idea to bring fresh air from outside into your home. Especially since some chemical cleaning products can be aggressive and must be used in well-ventilated areas. Do not hesitate to read the instructions on your cleaning products: some household products can cause the release of dangerous gases if they are used in combination in the same space. Air circulation is always a good thing to improve air quality, but you should consider whether you want outside air to enter directly through open windows or through a filtered intake (via your HVAC system for example). ).

Call in the professionals

Sometimes you have to consider hiring professionals to do some cleaning work that requires special tools. Let us think for example of the complete cleaning of the ducts. Professionals have specific techniques to get the job done effectively.

Spring cleaning your home is a perfect opportunity to improve indoor air quality after its long winter months. It also allows you to protect your loved ones from potential health risks. If you have any questions about other ways to improve your air quality through the use of filters and purifiers, for example, do not hesitate to contact us.