Avoid indoor air pollution

Very few people know that everyday items in the house are also a significant source of pollution for our home.

When it comes to ' air pollution ', most people think of sources of pollution from industrial emissions, car smoke, waste etc., while very few people know the constant items. The day in the house is also a significant source of pollution for our home .

In addition, many people also think that outdoor air seems more polluted than the air in the house. But reality is not entirely true.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the level of indoor air pollution is usually two to five times higher than that of outdoors. Indoor air pollutants include: smoke, gas, dust and other contaminants. These toxic substances are usually produced from modern appliances in the home, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, gas cookers, etc.

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There are pollution sources in our home .

Scientists have discovered hundreds of causes of air pollution in your home.Here are some of the main causes of air pollution and ways to keep the air fresh for your home:

* The air in your home will be cleaner, if you do not use deodorants and aromatherapy sprays. Because the chemicals in these products increase the level of air pollution in your home.

* Do not use cleaning products that contain synthetic chemicals. Instead, you should use cleaning products that do not contain toxic substances and products that contain substances of natural origin.

* When cleaning household items, you should use a wet towel to prevent dust from coming out of these items and it will pollute the air.

* Carpets and curtains in your family are most likely to catch dust. Therefore, you should vacuum them at least once a week and sometimes you should bring them to wash.

* Use dishwasher without chlorine. Recent studies show that chlorine in dishwashers will combine with hot water while washing dishes to create a toxic gas, polluting the air in your home.

* You should buy indoor furniture made from natural wood instead of plywood. Because plywood wood often produces formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals after a period of use.

* Tiny particles caused by mold cause allergies or allergies. These types of molds often develop very quickly in hot and humid environments. Therefore, you should keep the indoor humidity below 60% to avoid mold growth.

* Avoid using mothballs, perfumes and smoking in your home. Because they are the biggest sources of air pollution for your home.

* You should leave items that contain chemicals away from your family's home. You can create a space for yourself to store them, like warehouses or garages.

* Growing plants around the house is also a solution to help your home have a fresh air. You should choose plants that have good green ability all year round because the ability to absorb CO 2 will be more.

* Every day you should occasionally open windows to allow harmful substances in your home to escape. In addition, it also saves you electricity because you don't have to use air conditioning.

Update 16 December 2018
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