How to Improve the Air Quality of a Restaurant
Many restaurant owners don't realize how toxic polluted air can be, especially for employees.
Indoor air pollution has become a severe problem in the modern world, where everything is happening quickly. The heat releases toxic pollutants that spread inside the restaurant kitchen and guest area. The pollutants caused by gas or electric stoves have an enormous impact on people with respiratory problems.
Here's how to improve a restaurant's air quality and create a healthier environment.
Ways of improving air quality
Many restaurant owners don't realize how toxic polluted air can be, especially for employees. Various remedies can be implemented to improve indoor air quality, from simply opening the window to seeking professional help when installing a new ventilation device.
Improve ventilation
Having good ventilation in a restaurant can easily fix the air pollution problem. Kitchen hood elements above the stoves suck out the smoke most effectively and direct it outside. Range hoods should be placed above stoves, grills, and ovens to limit the toxicity spread from them.
A simple way of ventilating the restaurant is by opening doors and windows. While this isn't always possible, it's a simple and effective way to let fresh air into an indoor space. Furthermore, installing ceiling fans is another helpful way of improving ventilation. They need to be cleaned frequently as the vaporized grease can accumulate on the blades, and decrease speed, preventing the fan from working correctly.
Environment-friendly cleaning supplies
Everything in the kitchen and general food preparation area, including the dining room, must be cleaned often. Cleaning solutions are one of the reasons for polluted air. Chemicals contained in cleaning supplies can be toxic to the environment. They are also toxic for the staff exposed to them for extended periods. To improve the air quality and help the environment, using natural cleaning supplies that don't cause respiratory problems is the better option.
Monitoring system
Installing a monitoring system is an excellent way to pinpoint where the highest pollution level and the most toxic air reside. This system shows the most severe pollution areas and the types of pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Purchasing an air purifier
Another way to efficiently clean a restaurant's polluted air is to buy an air purifier. This device can filter the toxic air and create a healthier environment. It's not cost-efficient, as you need to invest money upfront. Furthermore, the better the atmosphere in a restaurant, the more customers and employees will be satisfied.
Seek professional assistance
Seeking professional help is the best way to estimate where the pollution comes from and how to get rid of it more efficiently. The experts can evaluate the air quality and recommend the best solutions for the problem.
Above and Beyond Air Conditioning & Heating offers commercial air conditioning and heating solutions to San Antonio, TX, business owners to maintain an ideal indoor environment. We also have expertise in providing duct installation and sealing, thermostats, and indoor air quality solutions. Call us at (210)794-9895.
