Tips to Breathe Cleaner Kitchen Air | Air Comfort HVAC
With the holidays in full swing, most households are using their kitchens more than ever and it’s a great time to talk about indoor air quality in this very important room. The kitchen is among the most used rooms in any house and it takes an extra beating during the holiday season. What many homeowners overlook is the importance of quality indoor air, not to mention the fact that all that cooking means the kitchen has specific air quality needs. Air Comfort HVAC knows how important clean air is to your comfort, so we’ve got some tips for your kitchen.
We may not like to think about it, but allergens like pests and mold love kitchens, and both of these irritants cause problems year-round. A fungus, mold releases its microscopic spores through the air. Inhaling those spores is one cause of allergy or asthma symptoms. Mold thrives in damp environments like sinks and dishwashers, but it also loves to congregate on fruits, veggies and plants.
Another unwelcome kitchen pest that loves damp spaces is the dreaded cockroach. While no one wants to see a cockroach in their home, many people don’t realize that they are also allergens. Children who are allergic to cockroaches, and are exposed to them or their waste have to go to the hospital for asthma more often than other asthmatic children. You can learn more about cockroach allergy here.
To help ward off these icky allergens, consider these tips:
Fix water line leaks in your kitchen as soon as possible.
Wash produce before you put it away. Clean your refrigerator bins often and throw out produce before it grows mold.
Clean your refrigerator door seals often to avoid mold growth.
Never leave sources of water or food out at night for pests like cockroaches to munch.
Store your food in airtight containers and keep lids on trash cans.
Clean up spills in the kitchen promptly.
Don’t pile dirty dishes on the counter or in your sink.
Frequently wipe down the tops of your cabinets and vent hood with warm, soapy water.
At Air Comfort HVAC, we care about the comfort of your family. Our trained technicians are experts in obtaining optimal indoor air quality and will help set you up with the right air cleaner for your needs. Visit our website today to learn more.