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Air Quality Index: A look at ways to improve AQI at home

Read below these few methods that can help to improve the air quality of your house.

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  • Nov 04, 2022, 10:33 AM IST

The air quality also deteriorates as the temperature drops. If you look out your window, all you will see is smoke and dust. At this moment, staying indoors would seem to be a much wiser choice than going outside. Many people are unaware of the fact that indoor air is far more contaminated than outdoor air. Despite the fact that the pollutants may not be visible, the minute particles can still be harmful to your health. And now that we are spending more time inside our houses, it gets more important to improve the quality of air inside your house.
Checkout these ways to improve the air quality of your house:

1. Utilise non-aerosol products

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Use aerosol-free cleaning products in place of scented ones. These fragrance-free items with lesser volatile organic compounds (VOCs) create fewer pollutants and maintain healthier indoor air quality.

2. Clean your ducts and filters

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To ensure that you are breathing filtered, clean air, frequently clean your ducts and filters. Filters that are dirty make the house more polluted. Inspect kitchen and bathroom vents, and replace them if necessary.

3. Turn on kitchen vents while cooking

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The kitchen is where the majority of air pollutants are generated. Hazardous pollutants including carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are easily absorbed into the bloodstream, are produced by gas stoves. It is imperative to open the kitchen vents and let the noxious air escape for the sake of your health.

4. Switch off lights and fans when not in use

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Less energy use can reduce air pollution because lighting uses energy that also contributes to it.

5. Invest in air purifier

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Although indoor plants are beneficial, they cannot completely purify the air in your home. Invest in a quality air purifier to improve the quality of the air you can breathe inside your house. They aid in the secure removal of airborne viruses including MRSA and E. coli, mould, and surface bacteria.

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