How do you know if poor air quality is affecting you? Consider the following indicators that you should check it:
- Heightened allergies
- Difficulty breathing
- Congestion
- Skin rashes and irritation
- Memory problems
- Mood swings
- Wheezing
- Nosebleeds
- Musty Odor
- Mildew Odor
- Water Stains
- Prior Roof Leaks
- Flooding or Pipe Leaks
Indoor air quality is vital to maintaining our health and protecting against harsh allergens, particulates, and mycotoxins, toxic chemicals produced by fungus growth. Don’t just use physical symptoms as a reason to get your air quality tested. Any time you experience water and other damage, check your indoor air quality before you start feeling sick.
How is Indoor Air Quality Measured?
Specialized air quality monitoring devices use electrochemical sensors to detect pollutant levels. Others use lasers to measure the particles that pass before the monitoring tool to determine the AQI.
Air quality index (AQI) is the conversion factor of pollutant concentrations into categories based on pollutant-specific related health effects. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses National Ambient Air Quality Standards to identify health benchmarks for calculating AQI.
AQI ranges from 0 to 500, with higher readings indicating elevated concentrations of indoor airborne pollutants. So, while anything measuring 50 or below is considered good, any readings of 300 or over are hazardous air quality.
Types of Tests For Mold Spores and Mycotoxins
The best, most accurate way to test for mold spores and mycotoxins is through spore trap analysis or non-viable air sampling by a trained specialist. Depending on the home’s size, the technician completes the testing by taking air samples for around an hour before sending them to a lab for analysis.
Then, after about 72 hours, they will get the results and offer their professional recommendations for remediation.
Solutions for Cleaner Air
There are manageable solutions to maintain improved air quality for your home. They include:
- Changing all HVAC air filters regularly
- Keeping carpet and area rugs vacuumed and cleaned
- Clean air ducts every 2 to 3 years
- Control your home’s humidity levels
- Purchase live plants to clean the air
Also, don’t let standing water accumulate or delay repairing water damage in your house. Utilizing the knowledge and experience of trained professionals ensures you and your family have the best indoor air quality possible.
Take Charge of Your Indoor Air Quality Today
Whether you are experiencing worsening health conditions or want to prevent them, having professional indoor air quality testing and mold remediation is a worthwhile investment. Protecting your household has never been easier with the valued services of
Mold Masters.
With three convenient locations in Central, North, and South Florida, our expertly trained and certified staff will test and clean your home to exacting IICRC and NAEMRC guidelines for mold removal.
Improve your home with indoor air quality testing now!
Contact us online or call one of our Florida locations: North at
904-397-4030, Central at
813-606-6668, or South at
239-961-9995.
