We take an average of 24,000 breaths a day. That's ample reason to prioritize clean, fresh indoor air. The solution? Proper ventilation.
How to Ventilate Your Home Effectively
Effective ventilation keeps indoor air clean and healthy. As experienced home care experts, we've compiled these proven tips based on best practices.
- Simply airing out for a few hours a day—even spread across 24 hours—isn't enough for optimal air quality.
- Always keep ventilation grilles slightly open in all rooms for steady airflow. Lacking grilles? Leave a hinged window ajar. Mechanical ventilation systems should run continuously.
- Clean all ventilation grilles annually, including exhaust vents in kitchens, toilets, and bathrooms. Don't overlook exterior wall grilles, which help keep cavity walls and crawl spaces dry.
- In well-insulated, energy-efficient homes like new builds, ventilation is even more critical since natural air infiltration is minimal.
Just Moved In?
Ramp up ventilation—a new sofa or carpet can release potentially harmful substances into the air.
