Indoor Air Quality - The Invisible Enemy in Your Home Environment

Do you regularly suffer from headaches, sore throats, dry eyes or an irritated nose at the office? Then it is possible that the air quality in your home or workplace is not optimal. Certainly for colleagues with allergies, this can be extremely annoying and even hinder them in their work. But people without allergies can also suffer from this in the long run. How does this happen? In a room with poor air quality, too many substances, fungi, bacteria and allergens can be found in proportion.

We often do not notice it, but there is indeed indoor air pollution.

Air pollution creates an unhealthy indoor climate and damages our health. Many people therefore focus primarily on the outdoors, but lose sight of the indoor climate. Unfairly. We are not aware of it, but often the indoor air quality is poorer than the air outdoors. In any case, attention to the indoor climate is important because we spend no less than 80 to 90 percent of our time in our home. That is why here 5 tips so that healthy living becomes evident.

Measuring air quality

Good air quality can therefore affect the work performance of your employees. If you suspect that the air quality can be improved, it is wise to first measure the quality. A deteriorated air quality can have multiple causes - and therefore solutions. In this case you can choose an air meter, but you can also have a professional come by for tailor-made advice. Depending on the cause of the deteriorating quality, they can assist how the quality can be improved.

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Ventilation is a must

Healthy living starts with good ventilation, several times a day. During the summer you can leave the windows open all day long. During the winter, that is definitely not a good idea because it will increase your energy bill. And opening a window for fifteen minutes does not make a difference. It is therefore worth investing in a ventilation system that ensures continuous air circulation. There are now ventilation systems that use the heat from the outgoing air to heat the incoming air.

Clean the filters

It seems obvious, but many people forget to clean the filters of the ventilation system. The filters should be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dust particles must be removed carefully to avoid damage to the filter material. In most cases, this can be done using a vacuum cleaner.

Even with regular cleaning, an annual replacement of the filters remains a necessity to prevent dust buildup on air vents. After all, the inevitable accumulation of dust particles in the filter material can lead to a sharp increase in pressure losses. Furthermore, the successive cleanings can in time also weaken the filter material. To reduce the risk of mold development in the filters, it is best to replace them at the beginning of the heating season.

Avoid noise nuisance

Do you live above a cafe or on a busy street? Then protect yourself against noise nuisance so that you do not suffer from sleepless nights. Acoustic glazing already offers a lot of relief here and filters disturbing noises. You are also advised to check whether your window and door profiles are perfectly sealed.

Not too damp, but not too dry either

Microbes and fungi thrive in moist air. The consequences are not minor: respiratory problems, allergies and damage to the immune system. Air that is too dry causes irritation to the throat and promotes dust formation. Do you want to live healthy? Then ensure a humidity of 40 to 60% and a temperature of 20 ° C. Let your laundry dry outside, ventilate your bathroom and detect as many leaks as possible.

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Avoid polluting products

Some people try to improve the air quality by using perfume, incense or scented candles. But that does not improve the air quality. The same goes for cleaning products, which you can best replace with natural products such as vinegar, white wine or sodium bicarbonate.