We are used to thinking about air pollution as something coming from outside – smog, fog, light haze. But the truth is that the air inside – in the home, office and entire building can be even more polluted than that outside. To external pollutants home added lead (from house dust), formaldehyde, radon, even volatile chemicals from popular tools for cleaning. Some pollutants are brought home with entry and exit. Others come with a new mattress or furniture, with preparations for carpets or paint on the walls. Throughout this mix you will find a microscopic mites – a major allergen and dust and piles of pet dander. Even if you do not have one at home does not mean he does not bring in outside – today it is one of the so-called. public allergens. Owners of domestic animals carry it on their clothes and distribute it throughout the day. Children, asthmatics and the elderly are particularly susceptible to indoor pollution, but some health effects may occur only after years as a result of repeated exposure. Bedroom allergens and irritants have become much more important in recent decades because they spend more time inside. And because modern house is isolated in any way, these stimuli can not easily get out. Therefore, modern man is exposed to 3-4 times more such stimuli than 30-40 years ago. However, how to reduce the amount of harmful particles and chemicals into the air at home and reduce their negative impact. We offer you five tips for everyday life with a proven effect:
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