National Care About Your Indoor Air Month is observed in February, and we plan to celebrate it by cleaning our air filters, ducts, and vents and ensuring our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) units run efficiently. Total Indoor Environmental Solutions (T.I.E.S. 360) observes this annually and offers everyone the opportunity to think
about the air they breathe indoors with these suggested solutions. Is Indoor Air Quality Important? “One of the more popular statistics often cited about indoor spaces is just how much time the average American spends indoors. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates it at 90%,” said Kay Lenard, president of Total Indoor Environmental Solutions. “Indoor air quality is also significant because of its role in health and wellness. There are many known adverse health effects from exposure to poor air quality.” Healthy indoor air quality is associated with many benefits. There are many solutions and strategies available to ensure healthier, safer, cleaner breathable air in the indoor spaces you frequent. 1. Preventive Maintenance: This includes routine filter changes, seasonal HVAC maintenance, and performing system checks or IAQ testing to take care of problems before a problem is out of hand. 2. Healthy Home Habits: These are simple daily actions or routine practices to change to better control pollution sources. Source control tricks include not wearing shoes inside or cooking with windows open. 3. IAQ Upgrades & Control Strategies: Home system upgrades include air filtration, purification, humidity control options, and improved ventilation. “Like everything else in your home, your air ducts collect dust and debris over time. Dirty ducts cause respiratory health problems and serve as a breeding ground for dust mites, mold, bacteria, and other fungi,” said Lenard. For more information, please call (941) 870-3302 or visit www.ties360.com.