Improving Indoor Air Quality in Indianapolis This Winter
Improving Indoor Air Quality in Indianapolis This Winter
US · Published Feb 5, 2026
Indoor air quality in Indianapolis homes can be compromised during winter due to increased time spent indoors and pollutants from cooking, pets, and cleaning products.
Consumer Reports suggests simple remedies like opening windows, avoiding indoor smoke, and using exhaust fans to improve indoor air quality.
Regular maintenance of HVAC systems, vacuuming, and dusting are also recommended to maintain cleaner indoor air and reduce health risks.
Indoor pollution increases as Indianapolis residents stay inside
As winter descends upon Indianapolis, residents are increasingly retreating indoors, inadvertently heightening their exposure to indoor air pollutants. Consumer Reports indicates that indoor air can harbor a multitude of contaminants stemming from everyday activities such as cooking, pet ownership, and the use of various cleaning agents. These pollutants pose a significant threat, particularly to individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma, and can also adversely affect the health of pets.
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