Indoor Air Quality in your Crossville, TN Home or Business

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

Keeping Indoor Air Quality at Peak Condition is imperative for the Health and Safety of Employees and Visitors

One of the problems that exists in an office work environment is indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution is caused when a limited amount of fresh air is circulated throughout the office work environment, and toxic substances are present in the office environment. Many people don’t realize it, but the air that is circulating in their homes and offices may actually contain particles that can harm their health.

Causes of poor office air quality

Materials, supplies, machines, and equipment all release pollutants that contaminate the air. Chemicals from cleaners, floor glue, and furniture polishes also contribute to problem.

The following are ways to improve indoor air quality:

1. Improve Ventilation

A structure should always have proper ventilation. Ventilation brings in fresh air from the outdoors and removes contaminated air. Proper ventilation flow has the following purposes:

• Controls exposure to airborne contaminants.
• Lessens potential fire or explosion hazards.
• Removes airborne contaminants.
• Provides a continuous supply of fresh air inside the workplace.
• Keeps temperature and humidity at comfortable levels.

2. Use professional equipment to promote indoor air quality 

• Air scrubbers remove particles, gasses, and chemicals from the air within a given area.
• Air purifiers often include HEPA filters that cand capture 99.97% of particles in the air.
• Dehumidifiers lower the humidity levels in the air by removing excess moisture.

Keep the workplace clean

A clean environment contributes to clean air. Keeping desks and office equipment clean, along with implementing routine service on HVAC systems is a must. HVAC filters must be in good condition as well. Without proper filters, HVAC systems can add to indoor air problems because these systems pull in outdoor air that is potentially filled with pollutants that contaminate indoor air.

Indoor air pollution is a common problem not only among households but also in offices and commercial buildings. Keeping the workplace clean is essential to the health and wellness of your employees. SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties offers cleaning services. We are able to help with odor issues and provide deep cleaning to keep your workspace air quality in the best condition that it can be. Call us at 931-250-5333 for assistance.