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Read on this post to learn about top indoor air pollutants and methods to improve indoor air quality.
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Breathing fresh air is every living being’s basic right and with the increasing pollution; all of us are suffering and obliged to breathe impure air which is highly dangerous for our health.
Although we can’t do much about improving outdoor air quality except by trying to create less pollution and plant more trees, certainly we can do something to improve indoor air quality.
Air pollution is the biggest concern these days and is the major cause of severe deadly disease, especially in kids and elderly whose immunity is a little week and thus get engulfed easily in pollutants impacts.
Most of the pollutants present in the air are so minute that we can’t even see them with naked eyes but they are really deadly and prolonged presence can lead to asthma, allergies, and even cancer. Thus it is must to do something immediately to at-least keep your indoor air free of pollutants and even germs so that you can sleep peacefully after providing a safe and healthy environment to your dear family.
Pollutants present indoors- 1) Chemicals- The chemicals that are released from cleaning liquids, paints, cooking residues and sprays. Chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine which can be deadly. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, etc are the major ones.
2) Particles- Particles such as asbestos and lead released from electronics are highly dangerous. 3) Microbial danger- Such as molds, bacteria, and the virus can cause severe diseases and allergies.
4) Smoke- Smoke emerged from smoking tobacco is really deadly especially for infants. It does not get away quickly and its particles remain indoors for a few hours at least.
5) Pet sheds- If you have pets your home needs extra protection as pets shed a lot of hair, fur, dead skin and body fluid which makes indoor air hard to breathe and these particles if inhaled can be chocking and allergic.
6) Sprays- Body sprays and room sprays and scented candles which we use to make room aromatic are actually making indoor air filled with lots and lots of harmful chemicals and decreasing its quality.
What should be done to improve indoor air- 1) Plant indoor plants- Plants are the best source of fresh and pure air, they also purify the present air by absorbing some of the pollutants.
2) Open windows- Letting windows open can lead to out go of heavy air and inflow of fresh air. 3) Natural options- Try using natural cleaning agents and try not to use chemical based products as much as you can.
4) Air purifiers- Use an air purifier to clean your indoor air and let you breathe fresh air. 5) Air filters- Use air filters for your ac, so that it can impart only a fresh and clean gush of air. Air filters have the efficiency to catch air particles and even microbes and this leads to a fresh and allergy free indoor environment.
If you are going to install air filters do check the MERV rating to get the best-suited air filter for your home. MervFilters LLC provide the most trusted and highly standardized air filters which are bound to improve your indoor air quality and even ac working efficiency. Choose the best MERV 11 FILTER and MERV 13 FILTERS to gift your family a healthy living.
