▷ How to protect children from indoor pollution

In recent decades, pollution has become an integral component of the life of modern man, who lives in the urban environment. We kept hoping we could eradicate it, until it made its way into our lifestyle and we slowly learned to defend ourselves or ignore it most of the time. All right? Not at all, because it is an invisible threat that affects us every day.

Inside the house we are protected from the many effects of pollution, many would say. The truth is that indoor air pollution is 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor air pollution and has the power to cause a serious negative impact on your health. This must not to worry, because you can protect yourself and the little ones in your family if you follow a few simple but effective precautions.

What is indoor pollution?

Numerous experiments and scientific research have been launched that support the fact that indoor pollution is a fundamental component that helps the development of numerous diseases. They can be consulted here: scientific article.

A significant percentage of indoor air pollutants come from outside, but there are cases where pollution occurs inside the building, for example when we clean or when we burn fuel for cooking and heating. Furniture and building materials can also emit pollutants. Humidity and lack of ventilation can further increase indoor air pollution. The main factors that contaminate the air are: chemicals from home maintenance products, appliances, mold, viruses, microbes, pets and parasites such as dust mites, cockroaches and mice.

Pollutants that cause adverse health effects include: carbon monoxide, formaldehyde (H2CO), benzene (C6H6), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and naphthalene (C10H8).

Ways children are attacked by indoor pollution

Children’s small bodies make them vulnerable because they breathe in and retain more air pollution than adults. Being very young, children’s immune systems are not ready, so the rate of absorption of toxic elements is higher. When the body is overloaded with harmful substances, adverse reactions occur.

Techniques to apply immediately to combat domestic pollution

Open the windows for the health of your children

Starting from the idea that the greatest ally of indoor pollution is incorrect ventilation. Choose to open windows every day and let air in to lower the level of pollutants. This movement is necessary more often if you carry out activities such as: assembling furniture, painting, repairing, cooking. At least 15 minutes of daily ventilation is essential and will help freshen the air and moderate the humidity level.

Cleaning on a fixed date

Vacuum with a strong filter once a week and clean all surfaces with a damp cloth, preferably with water because most cleaning sprays contain irritating chemicals.

Be sure to put your bedding, blankets, pillows and comforters through a hot drying cycle once a month. Mites are killed by high temperatures. Clean and vacuum upholstery and upholstered furniture weekly.

Purifies the air

To filter dust, toxins and allergens from your home, install an air purifier with dehumidifier. It will maintain optimal humidity to reduce or eliminate bacteria and fungi. The best air purifiers used in the home effectively remove particles and make no noise.

Plants are a real help

Nature represents life, let’s bring it more and more into the home. In addition to providing us with oxygen, plants eliminate pollutants and gases. Placing potted plants in a room has been shown to reduce the amount of polluting particles in the air, even if the plants themselves happen to pollute when they are in bloom.

Spider plant is very easy to grow, no matter if you are a beginner or neglect it. With lots of rich leaves and small white flowers, the spider plant fights to remove benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene, a solvent used in the leather, rubber and printing industries. You can find other beneficial plants that completely transform the air of your home: aloe vera, peace lily, dracaena, gerbera, chrysanthemum, azalea, ficus, ivy and many others.

Protect children from household pollution and consume renewable energy

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