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Long Island Indoor Air Quality Services

Helping You Breathe Fresher, Cleaner Air

Are you aware that the air inside of your home can be far more polluted than the air outside of your home? Many people don’t realize that the air inside of their home can be dirty and full of harmful contaminants that can impact both your household and your health. At Universe Home Services, we know that as a homeowner, your top priorities are making sure your home is safe and your family is protected. While so much of what happens in the world is out of our hands, we can at least take charge of our home and do our best to protect our loved ones. To help you and your family breathe fresher, cleaner air, our team offers professional indoor air quality services in Long Island.

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What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Many things can contaminate your indoor air and leave it dirty and unhealthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three most common categories of pollutants that cause allergic reactions are germs, particulates, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Each of these pollutants is responsible for approximately one-third of indoor allergic reactions.

More specifically, indoor air is often polluted by:

  • Dust
  • Mold
  • Pet dander
  • Dirt
  • Bacteria
  • Mildew
  • Viruses
  • Chemicals
  • Cooking fumes
  • Paints
  • Cleaners
  • Aerosol sprays
  • Pesticides
  • Wood preservatives
  • Building materials and furnishings

This list is not exhaustive. There are many things that can lead to poor IAQ, but these are the list above contains the most common culprits.

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How Do You Know If You Have Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Poor indoor air quality can affect not only your entire home but also your health. In order to avoid suffering serious consequences, it is best to become aware of the various indicators of poor IAQ.

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Your Health

Symptoms of poor IAQ are very similar to those of asthma, allergies, and the common cold or flu. Therefore, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the exact cause of your symptoms. Most often, victims of poor IAQ report that their symptoms alleviate upon leaving their home for an extended period of time.

These symptoms include:

  • Coughing
  • Sneezing
  • Watery, itchy, or dry eyes
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Sinus congestion

Your Home

Much like your health, your home shows signs that it is affected by poor IAQ. If you notice low airflow, foul odors, mold, significant dust buildup throughout, excessive humidity, or mildew in your home, chances are that you have poor IAQ.

To know for sure if your family and your home are suffering from poor indoor air quality, you need a team of experts on your side who can perform an accurate indoor air quality assessment. If you suspect that the air in your home is unhealthy, reach out to our Long Island indoor air quality team right away.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY?

There are plenty of things that you can do to combat poor indoor air quality. From washing your bedding, vacuuming all rugs and carpets, cleaning your entire home on a regular basis to opening your windows, reducing clutter, using a forced-air air conditioner, and installing indoor air quality systems, there are many ways that you can reduce the contaminants in your air.

The best thing you can do for your home is to bring in a team of indoor air quality professionals. At Universe Home Services, our skilled service professionals can assess your indoor air quality and determine the best possible solution for your home.

We offer several indoor air quality solutions such as:

  • Humidifiers
  • Air purifiers
  • Air filters
  • UV lights
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Providing Reliable Service Since 1954

When it comes to making sure your home is healthy, you need a reliable team of experts on your side. Since 1954, our home services team has served countless residents and delivered lasting indoor air quality solutions. We are the best at what we do because we truly care about you, your family, and your home. Each member of our team has undergone rigorous training and stays fully updated on the latest trends in the industry to ensure you receive the best possible service.

Trust us to take care of all your indoor air quality and other home service needs, and we promise you won’t regret it!

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