The holiday season can be a delightful time of fresh scents like cinnamon and pine. But it can also create an unpleasant environment where you’re battling static, dust and discomfort. Keep your home in Wando, South Carolina, comfortable this season. Try these tips for clean, healthy air that will create a comfortable atmosphere for your holidays.
Clean the Christmas Tree
Fresh Christmas trees can bring a number of irritants and allergens in with them. If the weather is mild, hose your tree off outside and let it dry thoroughly in the sun before you bring it inside. Spray the tree down with a fungicide before taking it in the house if it’s too cold to hose it off.
If you suffer severe allergy symptoms around fresh Christmas trees, consider an artificial tree instead. Take this type of tree outside and shake it thoroughly to get rid of accumulated dust before you set it up in your home. As a result, you’ll avoid triggering your allergies.
Run the HVAC Fan
Set your thermostat fan to on before you start your holiday decorating. You’ll likely stir up a lot of dust as you bring out boxes of lights, ornaments and other decor. When the fan is on, it continuously pulls air through your filter to help remove these irritants from the air. If you’d like to go beyond the standard filter, consider gifting yourself with an air cleaner this holiday season.
Humidify the Home
If static is a regular problem during the dry winter months, consider adding a whole-home humidifier to your HVAC system. This will pump extra moisture into the air that circulates around your house. Maintaining the right humidity level will help you ease itchy eyes, cracked skin, dry lips and other discomforts that are common during this season. If the air is too dry, you may even get sick more often as the skin inside your nasal passages can become dry and cracked. As a result, it can make it easier for colds and other viruses to take hold.
For help maintaining your indoor air quality this season, contact Berkeley Heating & Air Conditioning at (843) 277-6030. We’ll help you find the right solution for your discomforts.
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