Tips to Test Household Air Quality

In most cases, indoor pollution issues can be resolved by a thorough cleaning, airing out the home and regular maintenance of all heating and cooling systems and major appliances.

To prevent indoor air pollution from becoming a health concern you may hire a Calgary air quality testing  company to test the quality of your air or follow these suggestions:

•     Before conducting any testing, identify potential sources of indoor air pollution. Check moisture condensation on windows or walls; smelly or stuffy air; mold on walls, ceilings, carpets and household items; and dirty heating or cooling equipment.
•       If you suspect significant air issues, purchase a do-it-yourself air testing kit. Check the packaging to see how much square footage of testing it covers to be sure it meets your needs.
•    Conduct the air quality test according to manufacturer's instructions. The test will be most accurate if you concentrate on taking air samples closest to the suspected problem areas.
•        Mail the completed air test to a testing lab. A suggested lab is usually listed on the kit's instructions, or can be found on the net. After the lab has completed its testing, they will mail you a report of their findings.

You can also do the following tips:

•  Do not smoke indoors
•  use a dehumidifier in basement with humidity levels above 50 percent
•  empty water trays of cooling systems, dehumidifiers and refrigerators frequently
•   use fans vented to the outside for dryer, in kitchens and bathrooms
• remove all materials damaged by water 
•  fix leaks promptly