As the summer heat fades and students head back to classrooms, families across the country are settling into their fall routines. While backpacks, school supplies, and new schedules dominate the back-to-school conversation, there’s another factor that can have a major impact on health and comfort: indoor air quality (IAQ).
Back-to-school season means more time indoors, whether it’s homework, family dinners, or early morning study sessions. With windows closed and HVAC systems running to maintain comfort, indoor pollutants can accumulate, affecting everyone in the home—from kids to adults. Ensuring your indoor air is clean and healthy is a key part of keeping your family comfortable and focused as the school year begins.
Do you suspect that your home is suffering from bad air quality? You may suspect that you’re feeling the symptoms of bad air quality, or maybe an asthma or allergy-prone member of the family is constantly suffering. The first thing you want to do is get an indoor air quality test. After that, you can try any of these methods: