Using kitchen hoods, filters, dehumidifiers, and cleaning doormats regularly helps purify indoor air.
Maintaining good air quality is as important to your health as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and limiting alcohol intake. In addition to limiting going out on days when the pollution index is high, people also need to keep their living environment clean. This is because airborne particles from outside can enter, making indoor air filtration essential.
Use a kitchen exhaust fan
Cooking is one of the common sources of indoor pollution. Turn on an exhaust fan in the kitchen or open a window while cooking to remove particles and gases from the air. This is especially important for families using gas stoves. These devices can emit unsafe levels of harmful pollutants, including particulates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), methane…
Use an air purifier
Air purifiers help filter or clean air containing polluting impurities. Families should place devices in areas most likely to be contaminated such as the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. These devices can operate more efficiently in smaller spaces. The product has a particle absorption filter (HEPA) capable of removing harmful particles in the air.
Control indoor humidity
Too much indoor humidity allows biological pollutants such as mold, pests and bacteria to grow. Areas damaged by water leaks, stagnant water, stoves and showers are sources of moisture in indoor air.
To maintain proper humidity, you should use a dehumidifier. Indoor humidity should be around 30-50%. Avoid drying clothes indoors, and clean and dry spills immediately. The bathroom should have a fan installed to absorb moist air during showers and steam baths.
Repair leaking and damaged water pipes
Leaking pipes can seep into walls, roofs and windows. If repair is not possible, remove any damaged material. Wet walls can lead to mold and bacteria growth that can make members sick.
Avoid smoking inside
Cigarettes and passive smoke are harmful to health. People with this habit should stop smoking to improve their respiratory system and reduce the risk of smoking-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. People who are new to quitting smoking should avoid smoking indoors. Close all doors and windows to keep smoke from coming back inside.
Clean doormats regularly
Carpets can absorb moisture while retaining pollutants such as dust mites, mold spores and insect allergens. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dust mites are one of the most common indoor asthma triggers. Families should clean carpets regularly.