Fresh air is both a pleasure and a necessity, but there may be times when you can’t get it by opening a window. Whether you’re in a space where there are no windows, or it’s the weather that makes it impossible to keep the windows open, there are ways to make sure fresh air circulates throughout your office.
Open Interior Doors
Of course, if you can’t open a window, you can open interior doors. Open doors allow air to circulate enough to keep stale areas at bay.
Utilize Fans
Using fans to keep air flowing around your space is a great way to promote healthy ventilation. Don’t forget to turn on the ceiling fans, even in the winter. One trick is to set them to spin clockwise during the winter. This not only lets air circulate but also helps to push rising warm air down into the room. Fresh air circulation is helped even more if you have a whole-house fan in the attic.
Use Air Purifiers
Another way to keep the air fresh even when the windows are closed is to buy an air purifier. These devices are portable, so you can carry them from one room to the other. It uses a fan to suck in air. Then, a filter takes out contaminants, and the cleansed air is released into the room. Some air purifiers use carbon to remove odors from the room.
Add a Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier pulls excess moisture out of the air. A room that’s too humid holds on to musty smells and defeats the purpose of fresh air circulation.
Add Plants
Some plants actually help scrub the air of stale air and even volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde. These plants include:
- Snake plant
- Dumb cane
- Peace lily
- Spider plant
- Rubber plant
Some of these plants require little care and can thrive in rooms that get very little natural light.
Keep Up the Housecleaning
Another way to keep the air fresh is to clean your house frequently. Sweep hard floors, vacuum rugs and carpets, dust furniture, do laundry, and wipe down surfaces with a microfiber cloth.
Call Us for More Ventilation Tips
There are times when you simply can’t open a window, or you’re stuck in a windowless space. This doesn’t mean that you can’t get fresh air. If you need tips on commercial air services, don’t hesitate to call our technicians at Gordon AC & Plumbing of Monroe, LA.
