It’s a fact: wespend an average of 90% of our time indoors! Ourdaily lives are often divided between home, work, school, the gym, public transportation… And even though we don’t always realize it—and pollution is sometimes invisible—it’s important to know thatindoor air is 8 to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
In fact,there are many sources of indoor pollution. Beyond outdoor pollution (particularly fine particles) that seeps into our homes, our daily activities also degrade the air we breathe: cleaning and the use of cleaning products, cooking, DIY projects (painting, glues, etc.), and the use of scented candles all have a real impact on the air we breathe. Exposure to this indoor pollution can lead to various symptoms and health issues such as respiratory tract irritation, headaches, poisoning, allergies, etc.
How can we reduce the impact of indoor air pollution on our health?
You can make your home healthier by adopting a few simple habits.
Here are10 tipsto help youtake care of yourself and those around you, especially those most vulnerable to air pollution: children, the elderly, and pregnant women.
Air out
1.Air out your homefor at least10 minutes a day, both in summer and winter. Keep in mind that it’s essential to air out more frequently when you’re doing DIY projects, cooking, or cleaning.
2. Hang your laundry outside or in a well-ventilated room.
3.Do not smoke indoors, even with the windows open.
Maintain your equipment
4. Perform regular maintenance on your ventilation system.
5. To promote air circulation in your home, be sure not to block your ventilation openings.
6. Clean your air conditioner regularly to prevent mold growth and eliminate bacteria.
7. Have all combustion appliances in your home (stove/fireplace, water heater/boiler, etc.) inspected annually.
Use safe cleaning products
8. Be careful about the household cleaning products you use; follow the recommended dosages on the label, do not mix them, and try to limit the number of products you use.
9.Avoidusingaerosol sprays.
10. Alsoavoidscented candles, incense, andair fresheners.
How can I tell if the air is polluted?
Use our monitoring devices to continuously track indoor air quality and the concentration of fine particulate matter in the air.
Is your air quality monitor showing consistently high pollution levels? Are you sensitive to air quality, or do you live in a heavily polluted area with frequent pollution spikes?
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