Tips on How to Keep Your Home Clean and Fresh during the Autumn Season

As summer comes to a close, a new season is ahead of us. However, the rainy season might just run into the early stages at the beginning of autumn. Pyeongtaek Insight has a few tips for you to consider for keeping your living quarters a fresh and clean environment for you and your family during the wet and rainy periods.

1. Ventilate Your Home More Than Twice a Day 10 Minutes a Time

Frequent air ventilation is the best way to maintain a fresh and healthy indoor living space. Doing this helps rid of harmful air particles such as dust and any lingering air pollution from the outdoors. It's recommended to ventilate by letting fresh air in 10 to 20 minutes at a time at least twice daily. However, due to pollution that could accumulate throughout the day, the best time to ventilate would be the earlier morning hours rather than the late evening and late-night hours.

2. Maintain Indoor Temperatures around 19°C ~ 23°C (66°F ~ 73°F)

As the scorching summer air comes to an end, cooler temperatures are prone to make their shift. While daytime hours may still feel like a warm summer day, cool air is doomed to appear by night; therefore, maintaining the proper indoor setting temperatures is essential. The best-recommended temperatures are around 19°C ~ 23°C (66°F ~ 73°F), leaving about a 50% humidity range. Maintaining indoor settings within these temperatures help keep a perfect balance for your body and health.

3. Air-Drying Laundry and Airing Out Kitchen Areas

Air drying newly washed and wet laundry such as towels can help maintain a moist and pleasant air environment as air conditions usually become drier during the autumn evening hours. Leaving your laundry to dry can help keep decent indoor air humidity levels for extended periods. It is even recommended to air dry dry-cleaned clothes before placing them back into your closet to eliminate any cleaning chemical odors. Since most kitchens are composed of gas stoves, it is essential to frequently ventilate the kitchen area by turning on the stove ventilator or opening nearby windows to eliminate any gas-related odors or harmful substances.