Simple Ways To Keep Your Home’s Air Clean and Healthy Over the Holidays

Is your home ready for holiday gatherings? While you’re decorating and preparing festive meals, it’s easy to overlook a critical aspect of home comfort: indoor air quality. 

At Just Fix It, we specialize in helping families create healthier living spaces. With a few simple steps, you can keep the air in your home clean and fresh for your guests – and protect their health, too. 

Why Does Indoor Air Quality Decline During the Holidays?

The holiday season brings joy, but it also brings challenges for IAQ. Here’s why:

• More People Indoors: With cooler weather, people spend more time inside, which increases dust, allergens, and airborne germs. 
• Extra Pollutants: Guests coming and going introduce pollutants like dirt, pollen, and bacteria.
• Festive Activities: Scented candles, fireplaces, and cooking big meals release smoke, odors, and other particles that make the air heavier.

Without proper ventilation or filtration, these factors can lead to unhealthy indoor air during the most wonderful time of the year. 

How to Improve Air Quality Before Guests Arrive

You probably have a lot on your to-do list, but raising air quality is, fortunately, not too complicated – start with simple habits!

Refresh Your HVAC Filters

Your HVAC filters trap dust, pollen, and other airborne contaminants, but they clog over time. Replace your filters before the holiday rush to maintain clean air. 

Pro Tip: Upgrade to a media filter for better particle capture. These filters are thicker and more effective at trapping small contaminants. 

Increase Ventilation

Crack a window for a few minutes to exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air. If it’s too cold, use your kitchen or bathroom exhaust fans to remove humidity, odors anad airborne particles.

Schedule Furnace Maintenance

A well-maintained furnace ensures proper combustion and ventilation, minimizing carbon monoxide and soot emissions. Regular servicing also prevents unexpected breakdowns during your celebrations.

Get Indoor Air Quality Treatments

For a noticeable difference in air quality, consider adding one or more of these 

UV Lights for Cleaner Air

UV-C lights installed in your HVAC system can neutralize bacteria, viruses, and mold spores. Our UV light systems, tested with a UL listing and supported by a Cambridge study, are strong enough to neutralize the SARS virus, providing an extra layer of protection for your home. 

Air Purifiers for Particle Removal

Air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters capture up to 99.97% of allergens, dust, and even airborne bacteria. These are perfect for smaller spaces where extra filtration is needed, like living rooms or guest bedrooms. 

Whole-Home Humidifiers for Balanced Air

Heaters can dry out your indoor air, causing discomfort and potential damage to wooden surfaces and electronics. A whole-home humidifier restores moisture, creating a more comfortable and healthy environment for your guests.

Your Dallas-Fort Worth IAQ Experts

Keeping your home’s air clean over the holidays doesn’t have to be a chore. With tailored solutions like UV lights and media filters, Just Fix It ensures your family and guests breathe easy. Call us today at  (281) 617-2231 to schedule an appointment and learn more about our IAQ solutions!