5 steps to ensure clean air in your home
In the current coronavirus pandemic, we are spending far more time at home than usual. Doctors and epidemiologists are battling a virus that is an invisible threat and can lurk literally anywhere, but many harmful agents that are undetectable to the naked eye are also moving into individual homes.
Cooking, cleaning, perfuming (scenting, if you will) and other common activities that we do on a daily basis can create a "household smog" in our homes that is good to remove on a regular basis.
More life and energy, less illness
Remember how a walk in the fresh air always wakes you up. Yes, clean air has a great effect on our brains. Not only does it give a person more energy, it also makes him think better. That's why it's important, for example, to ventilate regularly even in the office and in schools. However, bad air and inadequate ventilation also affect the quality of sleep.
High levels of air pollution are associated with many different diseases. These include respiratory diseases, including lung cancer, asthma and heart disease. For these reasons too, it is a good idea to fight for better air in your own home.
1. Clean the air in your home
Polluted air in homes is caused by all sorts of particles - dust, pollen, hair from your pets - all of which are linked to asthma and allergies. Even if you don't suffer from these illnesses, it's a good idea to get a home air purifier. When you look for one, make sure it has a HEPA filter (high-efficiency particulate air) and that it is powerful enough for the size of the room you intend to use it in.
2. Watch out for smoke
Smoke is a major source of particulate matter that is released into the air. If you leave a candle burning or manage to burn something, it is definitely a good idea to ventilate. This is especially true for those who use a gas stove. If you can, use some electric appliances such as a rice cooker to try to make your stove as comfortable as possible.
3. Don't overdo it with air fresheners
You should also be careful with air fresheners, but also with any other chemicals used in the home. You should avoid products that contain perfluorinated compounds (often found in various stain removers), pesticides or frequent use of bleach, instead of which you may prefer to use another all-purpose cleaner. Replace air fresheners with an open window. Scented air does not mean clean air.
4. Reduce smoking
Whether first-, second- or third-hand, you should also significantly reduce smoking. Not only will you relieve the air in your home, but you'll also help your lungs. For example, non-smokers should also avoid apartments and houses where smokers used to live. This is because the chemicals remain in the air longer than the tenants and are absorbed, for example, into walls and all other surfaces, from which they are then gradually released.
5. Fight for cleaner air
No matter what you try to do at home, it is almost impossible to keep the indoor air perfectly clean if the air outside is not clean too. Support politicians who take the environment seriously and try to curb air pollution. Try to set an example yourself - drive less, use renewable energy, etc.
