10 Simple Ways to Purify the Air in Your Home

 

10 Simple Ways to Purify the Air in Your Home

    

    I think it has happened to you many times to enter the house and feel that the air is unbreathable and this is because the air inside the houses can be up to five times more polluted and unhealthy than the outside, according to the protection agencies. of the environment.

 

10 Simple Ways to Purify the Air in Your Home

Causes of indoor air pollution

    Mould, cigarette smoke, household cleaning products, emissions, or substances used in the manufacture of certain materials are examples of causes that contaminate the air we breathe in our homes. Fortunately, there are classic and modern ways to purify the air in your home. 

    World Health Organization statistics show that indoor air contains five times more contaminants than outdoor air. Researchers have discovered, following studies in 2019, about 643 dangerous chemicals in the atmosphere of modern homes. About 120 of them could not be identified scientifically, although their potentially harmful effects on human health have been identified. The appearance of these substances in the house has the following causes:

• Mould is present in areas of the house with high humidity such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and dryers (you can find out more about the effects of humidity in the house by clicking here!);

• Bioaerosols come from pets, humidifiers, ventilation systems, and unclean air conditioning systems.

• Heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium), are present in paint, cigarette smoke, earth, dust, plastics and industrial pollutants.

• Existing combustion residues due to insufficient ventilation of gas and kerosene heating systems, fireplaces, or even cigarette smoke.

• Arsenic derivatives or even arsenic are present in pressure-treated wood products.

• Formaldehyde is used in pressed wood products (parquet, plywood, countertops, etc.), mattresses, textiles, nail polish, adhesives, fireplaces, and pressed wood furniture.

• Volatile organic compounds, paint, solvents, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleaning and disinfection products, printers, carpets, room air fresheners and furniture.

• Phthalates from vinyl, food packaging, shower curtains, wallpaper, adhesives, detergents, personal care products, toys, PVC windows, or PVC pipes.

• Pesticides and chemicals which used in the garden to control pests and weeds.

• Asbestos results in the air from the thermal insulation of the house (especially in older houses), which is in the process of deterioration, as well as fireproof or soundproofing materials.

     Harmful effects of indoor air pollution

    If the air quality inside is low, then it can affect the short-term and long-term health of both adults and especially children.

    Indoor air quality matters!

    Short-term effects:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• fatigue;
• depression;
• respiratory disorders;
• memory loss;
• sore throat;
• skin and eye irritations.

    Long-term effects:

• asthma;
• allergies;
• increased predisposition to colds and flu.

    Many other negative effects of toxic particles in the indoor air can be felt in the long run, in the form of the onset of heart disease, respiratory diseases, reproductive diseases, infertility, or cancer.

    Here are 10 of the most popular home air purification methods:

1. The replacement of solvent-based paints, used in renovation, with those based on water or clay, which is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and has the property of absorbing toxins from the air. At the same time, it is resistant to mold and removes negative ions in the air, relieving depressive states.
2. Ventilate the house twice a day, morning and evening, opening the windows so as to ensure good ventilation of the whole house. This method can significantly reduce the degree of indoor air pollution, doctors say.
3. Cleaning the ventilation and air conditioning systems, the air conditioning or air heater filter must be cleaned or changed regularly, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Filters absorb airborne impurities and pathogens (viruses, bacteria, etc.) and release them into the air in the home when used and where they can reach the body.
4. Growing indoor flowers and plants, one of the most important methods of defending against indoor air pollutants is to grow potted plants and flowers. They act as a powerful natural filter, both by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, and by removing toxic elements from the air.
5. Vacuuming carpets and cleaning floors frequently, removing the dust that can rise in the air, and then inhaling it into the body is other methods of purifying the air. It is advisable to use vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters that can be easily cleaned.
   
   
   
6. Choosing and using the most natural cleaning products (fewer chemicals), cleaning products that contain dangerous chemicals, destroy bacteria on household surfaces but also pollute the air inside through pollutants associated with various diseases. The risk can be eliminated by using products with natural ingredients, such as baking soda, lemon, or vinegar. Essential oils can also replace room air fresheners with aerosols.
7. Stop smoking in the house, cigarette smoke is one of the most polluting air agents in the house, in addition to the bad smell, it contains a multitude of toxins harmful to the body. It is well known that passive smoking is just as harmful to those around you, especially the elderly and children, as it is to those who smoke.
   
   
   
8. Carefully choose and use scented candles and room air fresheners, they can sometimes be more harmful than a bad smell because they can contain chemicals, which when heated can become harmful to the body. It is recommended to use scented candles made of natural wax with scents obtained from natural oils.
9. Wipe dust off furniture and household items is a method that prevents the spread of harmful pathogens that are dusty by using cloths or pads with absorbent texture.
10. One of the best ways to use air purifiers.
    How does an air purifier work?

   The air is absorbed in the air purifier system by means of a silent fan;

The particles are retained by the three-stage progressive filter.

The three-stage progressive filter:

Stage 1 - captures larger particles such as pollen and large dust particles.

Stages 2 and 3 filter out the smallest particles such as cigarette smoke and exhaust dust.

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    The best air purifiers use an internal fan system to draw air through a series of filters that remove particles such as:

•         cigarette smoke,
  
•         dust,
•         pollen,
•         allergens,
•         bad smells,
•         bacteria.

Please, watch this short video!

        

    The air purifier spreads clean, purified air into the room. This process is repeated several times an hour and maintains a healthy environment. You will have clean and unpolluted air that you can breathe without allergy worries.
    If you have any questions or would like to help with advice, feel free to leave a comment and I will answer as soon as I can. 
    Thanks!