Archive: December 2025

Top Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality During the Winter

Top Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality During the Winter Wintertime is an excellent time to relax indoors and spend time with family. But you must also stay aware of certain indoor allergens that can trigger uncomfortable symptoms. Dust Mites Dust mites, despite being incredibly small, are huge hazards for your health and comfort. They love living in warm, humid indoor environments. And with your heater running all winter, this gives them the perfect breeding environment. You may notice an increase in certain symptoms, including sneezing and congestion, when the dust mites accumulate in your carpet and bedding. Pet Dander Pets often spend more time indoors during the winter. This means there is more pet dander floating around the home. Breathing in pet dander may cause symptoms like sneezing or watery eyes. If you’re allergic to the proteins in the dander, it can irritate your skin and throat. The more the pet dander gathers and settles, the harder it is to remove it. Indoor Mold Spores If your home has poorly ventilated areas, there’s a higher risk of mold growth in those spots. And with winter weather often causing condensation on windows, the poorly ventilated spots become even more vulnerable...