War against bad air in the house
The first thing we notice when entering a house is the smell of the house. If you don’t ventilate properly, you’ll not only know what you’ve cooked for the evening, but you’ll also know that the house hasn’t been emptied of trash. Our very sensitive sense of smell also determines our first impressions and our mood. The first impression of a house is also influenced by smell, olfactory rather than visual. In addition, the air, which directly affects the cleanliness and health of the house, requires special periodic ventilation in the house, which is a closed space. If there is no ventilation in the house, it is easy for bacteria such as mold to grow and it is not good for health. So today, I would like to introduce you to how to win the war against bad air in your home. Let’s find out together how to say goodbye to the bad air in our house forever and live with the fresh air.
Farewell to bad air
In order to keep the inside of the house comfortable, first of all, it is necessary to ventilate the bad air in the house. Regardless of the size of the house and the number of family members, a home is a space that needs to be ventilated regularly. Because it is a place where there are various furniture, clothes, food, etc., it is a space where you do not know when mold will form and various smells such as cooking do not leave. In addition, if carbon dioxide accumulates in a limited amount of oxygen without air ventilation in a confined space, not only will concentration fall, but also adversely affect health. Especially in winter, if you do not open the windows because it is cold, water droplets form on the windows due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the house, which makes it easy to form mold on the windows. Therefore, even if it is cold, it should be ventilated periodically to ensure air circulation. Don’t forget that breaking up with bad air is the first way to keep your home clean.
Bad air causes – wrong humidity & temperature
You can live a healthy life indoors by maintaining the proper temperature and humidity for humans. More than 90% of the day-to-day work of modern people who live busy lives every day is done indoors. Therefore, it is important to live in a comfortable atmosphere, especially at the proper temperature and humidity indoors. Maintaining proper temperature and humidity for each season is a very important factor in maintaining health. If the temperature is too high to be hot or too low to be cold, it is uncomfortable to move. In addition, if the humidity is too low and dry, various diseases can occur, and if the humidity is too high, various microorganisms can breed.
It is said that the most comfortable and healthy environment for humans is a temperature between 18°C and 22°C and humidity between 40% and 60%. There are slight differences by season, and if you keep the differences, you can live healthy indoors. In spring and autumn, it is good to maintain a humidity of 50% and a temperature between 19 and 23 degrees, and in summer, a humidity of 60% and a temperature of 24 to 27 degrees is good. In the last winter, keep the humidity of 40% and the temperature between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius. Especially in winter, it is recommended to ventilate the room frequently and use a humidifier because the air can be easily dried through a heater or stove and the air can become turbid.
How to avoid bad air
This time, let’s learn how to keep the proper humidity and temperature, and avoid bad air. First of all, it is important to ventilate regularly as soon as you wake up in the morning for fresh air, such as carbon dioxide generated while sleeping. Especially in winter, water droplets easily form on the windows due to the temperature difference between inside and outside, so ventilation is essential to prevent mold. Also, if you are cooking indoors, it is recommended to cook with the window open and use ventilation. In the bathroom, odors are not easily discharged, so use ventilation holes frequently, always are careful not to form mold, and pay special attention to ventilation. In addition, use an air purifier to prevent bad air from continuing.
Plant utilization
Learn how to purify indoor air using plants. Recently, various plants that help purify indoor air are gaining popularity. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, but it also releases a lot of oxygen, adding comfort to the air. For example, a plant called Tillandsia is very popular because it is easy to hang on the wall, helps with interior decoration, and is easy to grow and care for. In addition, a plant called Skindapsid helps control moisture in the house through transpiration and evaporation of the leaves. That is, the indoor humidity is controlled and pollutants in the indoor air are purified by the process of releasing water in the plant into the air through the pores of the leaf and transpiration, a phenomenon in which moisture evaporates from the soil surface that holds the roots of the plant. Without a special humidifier or air purifier, it can be effectively used not only in the house but also in the office. In addition, if you use other green plants such as charcoal, you can naturally control the humidity, and you can make the indoor air pleasant with fresh oxygen through the breathing of the plants.
Ventilation
Using a machine for effective ventilation and ventilation of the room can also be a good idea. First, if you have children or are sensitive to health, we recommend using a humidifier or air purifier. Since proper humidity and temperature have a great effect on your health, it is good to use a machine that effectively purifies the air. It is important to avoid drying out the inside of the house through a humidifier. In particular, children tend to feel dry while sleeping, so use a humidifier to maintain proper humidity. In addition, as fine dust and yellow dust have increased recently, it has become difficult to ventilate at will. In this case, use an air purifier to change the bad air in the house into good air. It can change the air comfortably quickly and effectively, and has the convenience of adjusting the intensity. In addition to this, there is a newly emerged waste heat recovery ventilation system, that is, a red heat exchanger. This machine purifies the indoor air pollution with mechanical ventilation while maintaining the indoor air temperature. It is the principle of exchanging heat as the inflow and exhaust air into one and the same space pass. As the indoor polluted and warm air goes through the waste heat recovery device, the cold and polluted air goes out, and the fresh and cold air from the outside becomes warm and fresh air. This not only makes the air pleasant, but also keeps the inside of the house warm without a special boiler.
Tips for choosing an air purifier
Here are some things to consider before buying an air purifier. First of all, it is reasonable to select the appropriate space according to the structure and use of the space. This is because there are various uses such as general air cleaning, dehumidifying air cleaning, and humidified air cleaning. Next, you need to select the performance of the product that suits the user’s health condition. There are several filters for different purposes, so you can purchase according to your needs. It is also recommended to buy an air purifier with a capacity that fits the area you are using or slightly larger than the actual space. And it is good to check that the technology of the product is certified through a public institution. It is safe to check the certification mark given after testing the efficiency and ozone generation in accordance with standard specifications by an authorized testing institution.
Make sure there is no mold
Lastly, along with the air, hygienic aspects cannot be left out. Check for mold in places you can’t reach in the house, and regularly remove mold, such as in the bathroom. As mentioned above, especially in winter, mold is easy to form due to the temperature difference. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain proper indoor temperature and humidity, and to check for mold regularly. Try to maintain the proper humidity and temperature for the season, and use plants or machines to keep the indoor air comfortable for a long time.