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How To Improve Your Office Air Quality

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Hi lovelies,

Indoor air is of worse quality than outdoor air. A lot of health symptoms that are experienced by office workers are actually caused by indoor air pollution, which is why it is so important to keep the air inside your office or commercial building clean and safe. Good air quality will be more comfortable for your employees and will also protect their health. 

There are hundreds of different air pollutants that are commonly found in homes and offices. Some of the most common, and harmful, pollutants are tobacco smoke, dust, mold, mildew, chemical pollutants, and VOCs. 

Keep Your Workplace Clean
A clean workplace will have much lower levels of pollutants like mold, dust, allergens, and other contaminants that could spread through the air. Think about using cleaning products that are eco-friendly, that do not release harsh chemical compounds into the air. 

Use Air-Cleaning Devices
Having commercial-grade equipment at your disposal, such as an air scrubber, a dehumidifiers, or an office air purifier are all good ways to keep your indoor air quality at healthy levels and prevent the need to hire professionals to clean the air for you. 

Change The HVAC Filters Regularly
HVAC systems ought to be cleaned on a regular basis. Make sure you change the filters occasionally, to prevent dust and other air pollutants from circulating back into your air indoors. Clogged filters can interrupt the airflow and speed up how quickly air pollutants build up in the enclosed spaces in your office. 

Observe Proper Ventilation
Whenever possible, you should turn off your HVAC system and open the windows to allow outdoor air to enter the building. Be sure to keep your air vents clear and unblocked too. Putting furniture, storage boxes, chairs, or cabinets in front of the vents will disrupt the airflow, cousin your workplace to feel stuffy. Indoor plants are also a good addition to your office. They are refreshing to the eyes and improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing more oxygen into the air. 

Conduct Regular Air Tests
Performing an indoor air test will give you some information and insights to make your indoor air quality improvement plan more directed and efficient. Air quality tests include checking humidity levels, airflow, ventilation, mold growth, odors, and water damage. 

Indoor air quality should be one of the most important concerns in your workplace as it has a direct effect on the overall health and wellbeing of your staff. Poor indoor air quality can increase the risk of a lot of health problems, from respiratory illnesses to infections. It can even compromise your mental health. 

You have two options to improve your indoor air quality. You can choose to hire professionals or do everything by yourself. Which one you choose is up to you. 

Know that there are several things that you can do to promote indoor air quality in your workplace. These include keeping your office clean, maintaining your HVAC system, changing filters regularly, and conducting regular air tests. ‍