If you’re an avid cook, you probably know that the aftermath of big meals prepared in the kitchen can cause a mess, but what you may not know is that certain types of cooking can cause bad indoor air quality in your home.
Ventilation Is a Must
You must have a range hood in order for proper ventilation while cooking in the kitchen and on the stovetop. Even if you already have one, which most of them do, you’ll need to make sure that it is venting properly. Oil, fat, and other food ingredients when they’re heat up can cause air pollutants in the home. A working range hood can help keep your home’s air quality healthy.
It’s recommended to get an inspection on your exhaust cover from a professional like Superior Air Duct Cleaning. We will come in and clean the cover by loosening up any buildup of dust and debris in the cover. Then, we use a high-powered vacuum to get rid of everything.
Cooking Techniques After Cleaning Your Cover
When you’re cooking indoors, it is advised to pick healthier foods and less greasy foods to cook with. This will help with the ventilation process and prevent buildup. Try taking the burgers and bacon out on the grill, so the grease is contained. Frying foods indoors using gas and electric creates carbon monoxide, which is deadly.
Since we don’t want people to drastically change their lives, it’s up to the improvement of building codes architects to improve cooking for healthier air quality in homes.
These are the basic steps to preventing bad indoor air quality if you cook in your home:
- Cooking on the back burners
- Get exhaust cover cleaned out
- Open up the windows during and after cooking
Superior Air Duct Cleaning
At Superior Air Duct Cleaning, we are dedicated to improving indoor air quality in homes and businesses in the Toronto, ON area. If you’re looking to improve your kitchen and appliances, contact us at 1-877-891-3828 today!
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