Improving Indoor Air Quality at Home

The fall season is slowly settling in. For many families, this means more time spent indoors.

Canadians spend close to 90<>percentage<> of their time inside; at home, at work, and in recreational environments. Most people, however, are unaware of the effects that poor indoor air quality can have on their health.

Here are some tips to improve indoor air quality at home; ·

• Remove shoes at the doorway.
• To avoid mould, drain your dehumidifier before storing over the winter.
• Have your fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, fireplaces, gas stoves and water heaters inspected by a professional at least once a year; and be sure to use a ventilation hood for gas stoves.
• Clean your bathroom fan with the vacuum cleaner. Fewer dust mites in your home means fewer allergies!