With A Few Helpful Tips From The Friendly Experts At Breathe Easy

Many of us assume that the holiday season is synonymous with flu season and while cases seem to spike during cooler months, this contagious virus spreads most successfully from October through May. Therefore, even though the coldest months are behind us, it is still crucial to protect ourselves and our household from bacteria, viruses and other airborne pathogens. One way to do this is to improve your indoor air quality, which can be done in a variety of ways. Enhancing your air quality decreases the chances of harmful particles circulating throughout your home along with the air you and your family breathe.

Stop Pathogens With UV Technology: 

Each day bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi and other airborne particles make their way through your ducts and are dispersed throughout your home. This means that while you may be diligent in wiping down surfaces and washing your hands, you may be more susceptible to illness simply by inhaling the air in your home! A Bacteria and Virus Eliminator utilizes proven technology to protect against all three categories of indoor pollutants. A few more benefits of this air purifier include:

  • Guards your whole home.
  • Kills 99% of viruses on various surfaces in addition to tackling airborne pollutants.
  • Dependable. 

Properly Wash Your Hands:

This seems like a no brainer, but when it comes to washing one’s hands, some are much more diligent than others. While it may seem time-consuming, overly-cautious and even a little awkward to scrub your hands for 20 seconds, splashing your hands under the faucet simply won’t cut it. Here are a few extra steps you can take to better disinfect your hands:

  • Wet your hands with running water (warm or cold) then shut off water and lather your hands with soap by rubbing the backs of your hands, between your fingers and underneath your nails. 
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, then rinse your hand under clean water in order to remove soap, dirt, grease and particles.
  • Dry your hands with a clean towel, as germs can be relayed more easily from wet hands. 

Manage Humidity Levels: 

Various studies have shown that flu viruses are transmitted more easily in low-humidity environments. Therefore, it is crucial to closely manage the levels within your home…a whole home humidity controller is the ultimate tool to help with this! Our technicians can professionally install a new humidifier and explain how you can best use it to balance the relative humidity levels within your household.

If you have any questions about how to protect you and your family from the spread of viruses in your household or would like to schedule an appointment, fill out a contact form and one of our professionals would be happy to help!