Your Symptoms May Not Be Seasonal - Your Home Could Be The Cause

 

Wait, my house could be the cause of what I think is seasonal allergies?

 

Unfortunately, the answer to this question is, Yes. Your home could be the cause of the symptoms you are experiencing.

 

In the day and age where more people work from home and the kids are playing video games instead of kickball games – we are inside most of the time. In fact, it is estimated that we are spending upward of 90% of our time indoors, the quality of the air that we breathe is crucial.

 

Common symptoms that that people experience include:

•         Sneezing & Congestion
•         Headaches
•         Fatigue
•         Dry Eyes or Throat
•         Persistent Coughing
•         Musty Odors
•         Poor Sleep
•         Asthma or Allergy Flare-ups
•         Excessive Dust Accumulation
•        Humidity Problems

 

Many homeowners attribute these symptoms to pollen, seasonal changes, or everyday stress that plague many. But what most people don’t understand is that it is not always allergies, weather, or stress that can lead to these symptoms. Your indoor home environment could be affecting not only your daily comfort but your health.

 

At Professional Cleaning & Restoration Systems of Connecticut, it is our mission to help homeowners to understand how their indoor environment can impact their comfort, health and overall wellness. The largest affecting factor to our indoor environment is what is known as the Stack Effect.

 

What Is The Stack Effect?

 

Even though you likely do not notice it – air is constantly moving through your home.

 

As you already know, warm air naturally rises. The rise of the warm air creates a continually moving airflow pattern in your home. Air typically enters through the coolest areas of our homes – like your basement or crawl space. The air then travels up through our living spaces and eventually out through the attic or upper portions of the home.

 

This is known as the Stack Effect and it is the natural movement of air through your home.

 

Studies have shown that a significant portion of air inside of our homes originates from the lowers area of the building. This means that the musty, dirty, dusty air from your basement, crawl space or hidden areas of your home is traveling through your duct systems and living areas like your family room, kitchen and bedrooms. This air can carry particulates, moisture, odors, contaminants, and possibly mold throughout your home.

 

What Could Be Circulating Through Your Home?

 

Today’s homes are built differently. They are tighter and more energy efficient than they have ever been before. The current building methods help to reduce energy costs but can also trap pollutants inside of our homes and reduce natural ventilation.

 

As the air moves through your home, it may carry:

•         Dust & Allergens
•         Mold Spores
•         Pet Dander
•         Moisture & Humidity
•         Odors
•         VOC’s & Airborne Pollutants
•         Asbestos & Fiberglass
•         Dust Mites & More!

Even a home that looks beautifully clean on the surface can have compromised indoor air quality. The thing about air movement is that teeny tiny contaminants can hide almost anywhere like in our carpets, furniture, area rugs, mattresses, duct work, attics, basements and crawl spaces.

 

Signs Your Home’s Air Quality May Need Attention

 

Indoor air quality affects everyone’s homes and families differently. The good news is that there are warning signs that can tip you off to a problem that may be brewing. You should pay attention to things like:

•         Persistent musty odors
•         Excess dust buildup
•         Humidity or condensation problems
•         Allergy or asthma flare-ups
•         Frequent headaches or fatigue at home
•         Rooms that feel stuffy or uncomfortable
•         Slow water leaks in kitchens and bathrooms
•         Excess moisture in garages, basements or crawl spaces
•         Symptoms that improve when you leave the house

 

While these symptoms are only warning signs and they can have many causes, it does not change the fact that your home environment could be contributing more than you realize to your overall health and wellness.

 

A Whole-Home Approach™ to Indoor Air Quality

 

At Professional Cleaning & Restoration Systems of Connecticut, we know that cleaner air starts by understanding the impact of air movement through our homes.

 

This is why we take a Whole-Home Approach™ to improving indoor environments – from the basement to the attic and everywhere in between™.

 

Our services include:

 

•         Air Duct Cleaning
•         Dryer Vent Cleaning
•         Carpet, Area Rug, Upholstery & Mattress Cleaning
•         Carpet Repairs & Stain Removal
•         Odor Investigation & Removal
•         Humidity Control
•         Air Purification Solutions
•         Mold Remediation
•         Water Damage Restoration
•         Indoor Air Quality Evaluations

Unlike other companies, we do not focus on a single symptom or problem area, we help our clients to identify the underlying conditions that could be impacting their indoor air quality. We then provide “home specific” solutions to allow our clients to have The Cleanest, Healthiest, Most Comfortable Homes Possible!™

 

Your Home Should Help You Feel Better – Not Worse

 

Your home should be your sanctuary – a place where you and your family can relax, recharge, and breathe comfortably. The first step to creating a cleaner, healthier, more comfortable environment is understanding how air moves through your home.

 

If you have been wondering if your home could be affecting how you feel, our team of professionals is here to help!