We all love pets. They’re cute, cuddly, and can brighten a day with their mere presence. However, pets can also be pretty challenging to maintain. They tend to walk anywhere with muddy paws, and their bodies can carry harmful germs and particles.

These qualities can pose threats to indoor air quality over time. Pet dander, fur, and more can quickly become airborne and trigger allergies. Since pets are beloved members of the family, here are some tips that can help you maintain good air quality over time.

HVAC Filtration

When it comes to improving your air quality, there is hardly anything that works like optimizing your HVAC system’s air filtration. The system usually comes with air filters that trap tiny particles in the air. Without these filters, the particles will circulate and get inhaled by the people in your home.

To maintain good indoor air quality, ensure that you check, clean, and replace these filters routinely. With dirty filters, the debris gets re-circulated, and the air in the home becomes impure. Simultaneously, a clogged air filter can lead to a reduction in the HVAC system’s efficiency. Over time, this can cause the entire system to break down.

If you have a pet in the house, make sure to replace the HVAC system’s air filters every 30 to 45 days. You should also conduct regular checks to determine the right time to change these filters.

Ensure Regular Pet Grooming

Another vital step towards improving your indoor air quality as a pet owner is to give your pet some regular grooming. Whether it’s a cat or a dog, it has fur. You’re responsible for brushing that fur regularly to reduce any instances of shedding.

Also, if you have a litter box, a kennel, or any other designated space for the pet in the house, be sure to clean it frequently as well. These areas tend to hold a lot of less-visible pet material, and you don’t need to spend time fighting those. Left unchecked, many of these materials will go on to clog up your air filters and infuse impurities into the air. Litter boxes are especially challenging in this area because of the dust produced by cat litter.

For this task, it is recommended that you get a high-powered vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. Use the cleaner on all surfaces, especially on couches, drapes, rugs, and carpets. These are most likely to hold on to pet fur and other particles, so take time to focus on them.

Use Dehumidifiers and UV Light

UV lighting is another impressive tool that can help improve your indoor air quality. Pets tend to carry germs and transmit them to different surfaces across the house. Through their paws and skin, pets can be conduits for some dangerous microorganisms. When these organisms transfer to the surfaces that your pet walks on, they become airborne, and you have a problem on your hands…and in your air.

With UV lights, you have a tool that can kill mold spores, bacteria, and other contaminants. You can get a professional to install them in your ducts and other strategic locations. Since they won’t be in your direct living space, rest assured that they won’t affect anyone in the house.

It’s also helpful to invest in dehumidifiers to address the issue of high humidity in the house. When the air gets a high moisture content, you could end up with mold, mildew, and other harmful organisms. When you notice things like fogged-up windows and water stains on your windows and walls, these things could be a sign that your humidity is too high.

A whole-house dehumidifier will work with your HVAC system to improve your ability to control moisture. Note that you will need to consult with the right professionals before having one installed in your house.

How’s Your Indoor Air Quality?

Is your indoor air quality poor? Are you suffering from allergies? Call Stack Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric in Cleveland, Ohio! We are Cleveland’s indoor air quality experts and can help you with filtration and ventilation. We want you to know that your family’s safety and comfort is our number one priority, as it always has been. We are taking all necessary precautions and following CDC guidelines to keep our customers and employees healthy. We’ve been serving the Cleveland area for over 40 years, and we’re not going anywhere. Give us a call at (440) 937-9134 or visit us on our website today and find out what we can do for you!

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