You've noticed a pattern - every time your heater cycles on to warm up your home, a musty odor invades. What can you do to improve the quality of the air you breathe? The US Environmental Protection Agency offers this advice for removing indoor pollutants that affect air quality:
Air Filters - A wide variety of air filters are available, ranging from table-top models to whole-house systems. The efficiency of these systems, which clean pollutants from the air, is largely dependent on the size of the system and the type of pollutant.
Source Control - Sometimes ti's possible to remove or reduce the source of pollution. If your gas oven, for example, seems to be giving off an unpleasant odor while in use, consult the owner's manual for information about adjusting the unit so emissions are decreased.
Ventilation Improvements - One way to lower levels of indoor air pollution is to increase the flow of outdoor air into your home. During the fall season, try operating a window fan in an open window to bring fresh air inside.
Grow Green Air Cleaners - Some studies have found that houseplants reduce levels of pollutants in homes. NASA discovered that plants could remove volatile chemicals from the air inside sealed test chambers. Ferns, peace lilies, gerber daisies, orchids and spider plants are among the plants shown to improve air quality.
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