Many people are unaware that the air we breathe indoors is often much worse than the air we breathe outside. Knowing the causes of poor indoor air quality can be helpful, as the air we breathe has a big effect on our health. Let’s look at one of those causes, biological pollutants.
Biological pollutants are living organisms or fragments of them that float invisibly in the air. Pollen, dust mites, pet dander, viruses, and bacteria are just some of the bio pollutants commonly found in our homes. In fact, it would be almost impossible to find a home without some type of bio pollutant.
Is there anything you can do to reduce the levels of bio pollutants in your home? Some conditions enable bio pollutants to thrive more than others. For example, they need moisture and nutrients to thrive, so areas with high humidity provide ideal conditions. Naturally, then, to reduce the number of bio pollutants in your home, you will need to lower the indoor humidity levels.
Ways to lower humidity. You can use a dehumidifier or air conditioner to help lower humidity levels in the home. Just make sure that you regularly replace the filters and give the unit a thorough cleaning. Try and have a good flow of air through the home. Some modern building designs prevent outside air from coming inside and, while this may help to make the home more energy-efficient, it can also encourage higher levels of bio pollutants.
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