The discharge of smoke from industrial plants. Emission of automobile gas. Open-flame haze. These are some of the things that come to mind when we think about air quality. Many like to assume that the outdoor air is generally more dangerous for human health, so they stay indoors, but is this true? Many people think staying indoors is the best way to avoid air pollution.
You couldn’t be more wrong…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered that indoor air is five times more polluted than outdoor air. This discovery puts things into perspective because we spend so much of our time indoors. When was the last time you woke to the smell of fresh air? Nothing but the taste of clean, fresh air devoid of contaminants? Our homes should be a sanctuary, a place to unwind from the stresses of our busy lives, but they can also be places where the air is dirty and contaminated, endangering our health.
If you find yourself falling sick frequently when you spend too much time indoors, it could be the air!
What Contributes to Poor Indoor Air in Your Home?
Many factors can contribute to poor indoor air quality in your house, including tobacco smoke, poor ventilation, household products, dirty fabrics from upholstery or carpets, cooking appliances, artificial fragrances, and more. These chemicals and contaminants can interact in the air, decreasing the quality.
Fighting Indoor Air Pollution at Home
Whether you live in an apartment or a townhouse, old or new house, there are many ways you can protect and enhance the indoor air quality. Here are some ways you can take:
Smoke, of course, contributes to pollution. Even after the smoking has stopped, particulate matter is left behind by cigarettes and cigars, polluting your home in the long run. So, take that cigarette outdoors.
Keeping your air ducts clean is critical for indoor air quality. Visible dust build-up on the ducts or furnishings and an increase in allergy flare-ups are classic indicators that your air ducts require cleaning.
Maintain The Cleanliness of Your Rugs and Carpets
Rugs and carpets can capture dust and other pollutants in their many fibres, accumulating them and decreasing the air quality. Clean your carpets and rugs weekly, improving the air quality in your sanctuary.
Install an Air Quality Monitoring System
To know what is wrong with your indoor air, you need to know what is in it. And what better way to know that than having an air quality monitoring system? With ENVIRO InteliAQ, the system will inform you about what is wrong with your indoor air and what is decreasing the air quality.
Increase the ventilation (including natural ventilation!)
This is one of the most significant things you can do for better air quality in your home because it is impossible to prevent contaminants and pollutants entirely. No other air purifier performs as effectively as HealthWay air purifiers. HealthWay models remove 99.97% of all contaminants at 0.007 microns, including viruses like COVID-19. In addition to that, you can open your windows to let in some fresh air from outside.
Need help in breathing better at home?
Keeping the air in your living space pristine and breathable takes effort and proactive upkeep. Begin making better health decisions by allowing our experts to manage your indoor air quality. We provide a number of service solutions to support you keep your air clean. Call ENVIRO Group right now at 1800 88 7900 to ensure that the air in your home is safe and clean.
