That's why you need to take air pollution indoors seriously

Indoor air pollution is not a common topic in traditional media, but that does not mean that it is not important. Living in heavily polluted areas becomes a big problem with air pollution, not only when we are outside, but also when we are at home. You may not notice it, but air pollutants are omnipresent: gases and odors produced on the chemical plates of deodorants, paints and detergents. In fact, indoor air pollution is so widespread that on 20 June there will be a clean air day dedicated to combating air pollution.

But do not worry, there is a way to minimize your exposure and your contribution to indoor air pollution. Let's say how ...

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What can I do to reduce indoor air pollution?

You may feel that your home is a refuge from pollution, but it is not. An average house can be up to five times as polluted as the outside air¹. It's amazing, we know it! Everyday things like cooking and cleaning can contribute to indoor air pollution, and even our furniture produces unwanted pollutants like dust particles and gases like formaldehyde. Modern homes are becoming denser (with double glazing), but that actually helps to contain all the indoor air pollution. On average, we spend 90% of our time indoors. For this reason, it is very important to make some very simple changes in your home that help combat indoor air pollution.

First, while cleaning to remove dust, bacteria, and dirt can generally help eliminate indoor contamination, it is important that you do not pull yourself out when using cleaning products such as air fresheners or air fresheners. Sprays for furniture that may be full of unwanted chemicals. Instead, you can use natural cleaning products to reduce the amount of chemicals and air pollution in your home.

You can also replace your normal paraffin candles with your bio-soy alternatives as they will produce less soot and burn much cleaner when lit. If possible, you can also try to replace deodorant aerosols with roller sprays as these reduce exposure to the ultrafine particles emitted by the aerosols. Besides, you may not notice it, but your shoes can also bring all kinds of unwanted bacteria and contaminants from the outside into your home. By leaving your shoes under the veranda or on a shoe shelf after your return, you limit the amount of air pollution that you take in the interior.

Another key is investing in an indoor air cleaner such as the pure fan heater of the advanced Dyson technology . The product's exclusive Air Multiplier ™ technology generates up to 290 liters of purified air per second in one complete room². Since this air purifier can clean the entire room, you can place it anywhere in your home to trap the gas and 99.95% of the allergens and microscopic contaminants. that could otherwise get stuck in your house. To make it easier to use, you can connect the air purifier to the Dyson Link application to check the quality of indoor and outdoor air in real time and remotely control the speed of your home. Airflow, modes and timers. This smart home should also have intelligent heating and a fan and built-in voice control to make your life easier.

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The Dyson Pure Cool ™ cleaning fan is the latest addition to the Dyson family of products, ideal for small spaces. Similar to its big brother (the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool ™), the Dyson Pure Cool Me ™ captures gases and 99.95% of all allergens and microscopic impurities³. This soft-looking product also has a personal cooling fan, which is an added benefit in feeling hot and suffocating, as it delivers a very precise cooling airflow. Put it on your bedside table, in your home office or on your dresser to clean your personal space.

While limiting air pollution in your home, you can also easily make changes to reduce your contribution to outdoor air pollution. If you have a car, you should reduce the number of driving days to combat the negative impact of pollution on climate change. Either to offer you a new soy candle or to work on a bike on a Tuesday, we can all do our part!

Learn more about Dyson's range of air cleaners, including the Pure Dyson Pure Me ™ Purge Fan and the Dyson pure hot + cold Purge Fan . Learn more about indoor air pollution and what Dyson home cleaners can do on the Dyson website , or watch a live Dyson demonstration at Oxford Street Store.

¹Hulin et al., Respiratory and Indoor Air Pollution Based on Quantitative Exposure Assessment, European Respiratory Journal, October 2012.

Tested for filtration efficiency (EN1822), air projection, cleaning cover in a 81 m³ room.

³Not 0.1 microns. Tested to a filtration efficiency of 0.1 micron (EN1822).

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