Air is all around you and you need it to survive. But, how often do you ever stop to think about the quality of that air?
The truth is that the air is made up of many different compounds, alongside the oxygen you need to survive. It is common to find carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, ozone, and a variety of other substances that can be hazardous to your health. After all, even the aerosols you use daily emit particles that can damage lung tissue.
You may not have a lot of control over the air you breathe outside. But, there are steps you can take to improve inside air quality.
Air Conditioning
Most people think of industrial air conditioning as a great way to control the temperature at home or work. It can certainly keep you cool and encourage productivity. But, a good air conditioner will also have a filter built into it. This filter will extract many of the contaminants in the air, making superior quality air that is beneficial for your health.
All you have to do is change the filter regularly
Separate Your Spaces
While air conditioning is very good at removing pollutants from the air, if you know you are doing something that produces a lot of contamination, you should do it in a separate space. This reduces the strain on the air conditioner.
Naturally, operators in this space should have protective gear and an extractor fan can remove the bad air and capture the contaminants in the filter. Alongside this, adequate ventilation is essential.
Check Your Fires
If you use fires or gas stoves, etc. then you should have them regularly inspected. This will ensure they are working efficiently and producing the minimal pollutants possible. By doing this you will improve the quality of the air inside your property and minimize energy usage. That helps the environment as well as your health.
As part of this, you will need to look at humidity levels inside. The greater the humidity the more likely it is you will have mold. Of course, make the air too dry and you will cause people to have itchy and scratchy throats. Balance is key!
Cleaning Rota
If the space indoors is not cleaned thoroughly or ventilated properly you are likely to get damp which will result in mold. Mold is detrimental to your health, it gets into your lungs via the spores that are released into the atmosphere. Your air conditioning filter can capture some of these but it is a good idea to create a cleaning rota and check for damp. This will help to eliminate the spores from the air and protect your health.
Final Thoughts
It can sometimes be hard to take air pollutants seriously because they are invisible and odorless. But, if you implement the above tips you will find the quality of your indoor air improves and you will feel better for it. That will show you how important air quality is.