How could indoor air pollution problem be solved?
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Maintain 40-60% relative humidity to minimize the effects of bacteria and allergens. Connect with a Carrier HVAC expert to find out how.
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1. Source Control:
Most effective way to improve IAQ is to eliminate individual sources of pollution or to reduce their emissions. Avoid smoking indoor or in office premises, choose low VOC-emitting products and control car exhausts in the office premises.
2. Improved Ventilation:
Ventilation and shading can help control indoor temperatures. Ventilation also helps remove or dilute indoor airborne pollutants coming from indoor sources. Open doors and windows, when temperature and humidity levels permit. However, be mindful of outdoor allergens during spring and fall seasons.
3. Control Moisture / Dampness:
Control relative humidity levels to less than 60percent, using dehumidifiers. Clean humidifiers frequently. If mold grows on any porous materials like dry wall, ceiling tiles or wood, discard and replace. Damp is a silent killer. Sources include Seepage / Leakage / Quality of Construction / Improper finishing of homes, offices, properties.
4. Use Indoor Plants:
Indoor Plants can improve indoor air quality by filtering carbon dioxide; There are plants which are easy to maintain, emit oxygen continuously, and do not need soil – can be grown in glass water bottles (e.g, Money Plant, Sansevieria / Snake Plants, etc). The Snake Plant cleans air better than most other indoor plants as it has the ability to absorb excessive amounts of carbon monoxide. Additionally, it emits oxygen and filters other toxins from the air such as benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. Money plant energizes the home by filtering air and increasing oxygen inflow.
5. Air Cleaners:
Effectiveness of an air cleaner depends on how well it collects pollutants from indoor air and how much air it draws through the cleaning or filtering element.
6. Maintain maximum cleanliness in your premises:
Keep your premises clean. Clean furniture / equipment on a weekly basis to reduce exposure to allergens, including dust mites. Place walk-off mats / carpets & vacuum cleaners with disposable bags and microfiber cloths.
7. Maintain Air-conditioning / HVAC System:
Make sure that fuel burning furnaces, fireplaces, heaters, range tops, exhaust fans and other appliances are vented to the outside well away from windows and heating ventilation and air-conditioning(HVAC) intakes.