PriceCheck tip:<\/strong> Smart homes are on the rise, and automating your house’s functions is a great way to streamline your day-to-day house management. Check out the smart home trends of 2022<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The WHO (World Health Organisation) estimates that poor indoor air is responsible for nearly 3% of the global burden of disease. Keeping your windows and doors shut can carry these health dangers:<\/p>\n \u2022 Lack of ventilation increases the amount of allergy-inducing dust mites, pet dander, and mould spores circulating through your house. Want to improve the air quality of your home this winter? Check out these 5 tips for better indoor air quality in the cold winter months ahead:<\/p>\n Most energy-efficient homes are built airtight, which often results in impressive energy savings, but can mean your home doesn\u2019t get enough fresh air. Make sure you have plenty of fresh air circulating through your home by opening windows and doors whenever possible. This will also help keep dampness and mould at bay.<\/p>\n Make sure a window is often, or always, open – Keep a window open, even if it’s only slightly cracked open. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way of cleaning indoor air.<\/p>\n High-quality air is undeniably essential for everyone. So it might be time to invest in a premium air-conditioning system<\/a>\u00a0for your home that will purify the air in your home and prevent harmful particles and allergens from passing through.<\/p>\n With its unique Ionizer, the LG Artcool air conditioner<\/a> does just that by releasing over 3 million ions that work actively to remove harmful substances and odours from indoor air. More so, the Micro Dust Filter captures and eliminates damaging micro-particles, including bacteria and dust, for even fresher, cleaner air. The best part is that all this hard work won’t impact your electricity bill. The system boasts up to 70% energy saving when compared to conventional on\/off models with its innovative inverter compressor technology.<\/p>\n Depending on where you live, controlling indoor humidity is not always easy. An air purifier,\u00a0humidifier<\/a> or diffuser may offer a solution that results in improved air quality \u2013 and better sleep!<\/p>\n Because pollen and mould counts tend to be higher in spring and summer, using a humidifier in your home<\/a> may help prevent sinuses from becoming inflamed. Be sure to use distilled or demineralised water in your humidifier and change it regularly. Running an air conditioner \u2013 especially during the summer months \u2013 will also help control humidity.<\/p>\n As the most common indoor allergen, dust contains a variety of airborne irritants that can be harmful to people with allergies. Vacuuming<\/a> regularly is key to controlling allergy and asthma triggers \u2013 especially when it comes to eliminating dust mites and pet fur.<\/p>\n Make your front door the first line of defence by putting down an easy-to-clean doormat and leaving shoes at the door. This will prevent dust particles from going any further. Keep in mind that dust and allergens settle on hard surfaces \u2013 as well as carpeted floors \u2013 and will get stirred up into the air when there\u2019s activity. Positioning doormats and rugs in high-traffic places will act as filters, trapping dust until it\u2019s time to haul out the vacuum. Use a vacuum\u00a0cleaner with a high-efficiency particulate absorbing (HEPA) filter as it will stop dust, pollen, and other contaminants from recirculating in the air.<\/p>\n When buying cleaning products, always check the labels. Where possible, opt for environmentally safe and fragrance-free cleaning products<\/a>, as most store-bought fragrances, air fresheners, and perfumes can impact chemical pollution in your home. Although they make your home smell heavenly, petroleum-based wax candles can also contribute to unhealthy air. Rather go for artisanal chemical-free room fresheners instead.<\/p>\n Applying these handy tips will result in an immediate improvement in indoor air quality, making it possible for you to breathe easier knowing the air in your home is safe and clean.<\/p>\n![\"LG](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LG-Art-cool-300x169.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nHealth risks of poor indoor air quality<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 No flow of fresh air from the outside means that allergens, bacteria and other microbes stay trapped inside – these pollutants are up to five times more concentrated inside than outside.
\n\u2022 Asthma flare-ups and allergies are likely to increase through the colder months if you always keep doors and windows shut.
\n\u2022 Higher concentration of CO2 levels are accumulated indoors with closed windows and more time spent inside – too much CO2 exposure causes headaches, restlessness, drowsiness, poor sleep, respiratory issues, cardiovascular irregularities, inability to concentrate and more!
\n\u2022 Indoor air pollution is linked to an increased risk of pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory concerns.<\/p>\n![\"air](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Air_purifier-300x225.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nLet stale air out<\/h3>\n
Play it cool<\/h3>\n
Keep a handle on humidity<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nControl dirt and dust<\/h3>\n
Clean green<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nInvest in house plants<\/h3>\n