The air you breathe at home looks clean. Or so you think
Asthma attacks and allergic rhinitis. If you’re one of the unfortunate many who suffer from these, you would know how much the air you breathe matters. It’s easy to see when you should be vacuuming for dust, but what about the particles that are not so easy to see?
Did you know that indoor air can get more polluted than outdoor air? Pollutants like paint, alcohol, cigarette smoke, and even perfumes can release harmful chemicals we barely notice. It doesn't seem like it when you take a deep breath now, but it’s harming your lungs in the long run. Don’t risk your family’s health; here’s how you can make the air quality at your home safer.
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Proper ventilation
You’re not the only one who needs to breathe. Your home needs proper ventilation to keep the air fresh while stopping nasty odours, moisture, and dust from building up. Perhaps, you should open the window whenever you can. But what if the world outside isn’t all that friendly? In this case, an air purifier would be your best bet.
“We have a wrong perception of what is clean and safe when we open the window. While open-air ventilation is good, it’s also important to note that these air pollutants are invisible. We only get scared when we show symptoms. Living in the city makes it difficult because there is no proper air change due to the smog outside. So it’s best to have a better air filtration device at home,” says Carolyn Chuaying, managing director of UV Care.