Give your indoor climate a boost thanks to ventilation!
Today, not everyone is sufficiently aware of the dangers and risks posed by poor air quality. Also, there is not always enough knowledge about how healthy the indoor climate of a home is. This is quite worrying, considering that we spend eighty to ninety per cent of our time indoors. Fortunately, you can make progress very quickly. It all starts with gaining insight. We at Ventilationland are going to help you with that, by providing the necessary tips and information in this blog, divided into a number of topics.
Living
We spend most of our day indoors (at home or at work). We then constantly breathe indoor air and are exposed to various materials and substances, such as particulate matter and CO2. When the indoor climate is not ideal, we can quickly experience its negative effects on our physical and mental health. It is therefore crucial to pay extra attention to this. After all, over 44% of the British people say they do not think about the air quality of their homes.
A healthy indoor climate is not only achieved by adequate ventilation. First of all, it is important to prevent or reduce air pollution, such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in the home, for instance by switching to gas-free cooking and not lighting candles. In addition, regular and thorough cleaning is important. To keep checking the air quality in your home, you can buy a CO2 monitor. That way you will always know when (extra) ventilation is needed. Tip: a popular product is the Envisense CO2 monitor with digital dashboard.
The impact of a healthy indoor environment while working from home!
It is increasingly common these days to work from home. It is therefore important to have a workplace at home that is as comfortable as the one at the office. Research shows that a healthy working environment is not only beneficial for your well-being, but can also increase your productivity and lead to better performance! At your home workplace, always ensure adequate ventilation and make the best use of natural daylight. What ventilation system do you have at home? More and more households are opting for sustainable and energy-efficient ventilation via a MEV unit or a MVHR unit.
Sleeping
For as many as half of UK residents (51%), getting enough sleep is crucial to their health, and understandably so! During sleep, the body recovers from all its efforts and gets new energy. What is less known, however, is that a healthy indoor climate is essential for a good night's sleep. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the air increases through breathing, but it is not only your breathing that contributes to air pollution. Materials in your interior, such as furniture, also play a role in this problem. To prevent your bedroom from becoming a stuffy space, regular ventilation is vital.
What can you do to ensure a fresh bedroom and a good night's sleep? Tip 1: Always leave your bedroom window ajar. Tip 2: Purchase a ventilation system if you don't want the window always open. Tip 3: Open your curtains every day to prevent dust mites from growing.
Regardless of the type of (winter) weather: ventilate!
During the winter months, the combination of high humidity and low temperatures can lead to condensation. This condensation can promote the growth of mould, which is detrimental to both your health and your home. By consciously heating and ventilating your home, you can prevent both condensation and mould. As a result, you achieve a better moisture balance and contribute to an improved night's sleep.
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Kids
Healthy indoor air is important not only for your own well-being, but also for that of your children. While a healthy indoor climate may not be top of the list for many British people when it comes to their personal health, priorities seem to shift when it comes to their children's health.
Ensure adequate ventilation. By constantly refreshing the air in the room, you maintain a balanced air composition. This prevents accumulation of unpleasant odours and harmful substances. To ensure a healthy nursery, it is essential to ventilate 24 hours a day. A properly functioning ventilation system, such as a MEV unit or a MVHR unit, is therefore important. It is not enough to open the window only briefly, as this only provides the room with air, but not effective ventilation.
A healthy lifestyle is not just about diet, exercise and enough sleep...
A healthy indoor climate also has quite an impact on our well-being. Hopefully, we have given you enough information in this blog to take proactive steps to ensure a healthier indoor climate in your home. By paying time and attention to this, you are actually investing in your own health and the health of others. The results will be noticeable in the form of more energy, improved sleep quality and reduced risk of disease. So we keep saying it: ventilate!
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