A nice living space, improved sleep and healthy growing children. One way to achieve all this is through good ventilation. In this blog, we provide you with the necessary tips and tricks.
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Providing an indoor space such as a house, school or office with fresh outdoor air is considered ventilation. The polluted indoor air is replaced by fresh air from outside which contributes to an optimal indoor climate. When a space is not sufficiently supplied with fresh air it can have adverse health effects.
The lack of fresh air in a room is very unhealthy. Among other things, it leads to physical complaints that are very quickly noticeable. This blog lists the complaints caused by poor ventilation and gives tips on how to prevent them.
Filters are essential for a well-functioning ventilation system. They play an important role in maintaining air quality and system performance. There are several types of filters that vary in price and frequency of replacement. You can read about what they are and exactly how these filters work in this blog. You can also learn more about replacing and cleaning ventilation filters, e.g. for ventilation system with heat recovery.
We are increasingly aware of the air we are in, partly because of corona. Fresh and clean air is extremely important for your health and well-being, among other things. Indoor air quality is many times worse than outdoors and therefore it is important to know what you can do about it. Air cleaners are effective in improving our living environment.
A particulate meter measures the amount of (fine) dust particles in the air, expressed in PM (Particulate Matter). Particulate matter is (dust) particles smaller than 10 micrometers (µm). The more particulate matter in the air, the more unhealthy this air is. A particulate meter displays air quality in a simple and insightful way. Good particulate meters often have multiple functions that not only measure dust particles below 10 µm but also below 2.5 µm, CO2, moisture and other volatile gases.
Winter time has already arrived and the new lockdown measures have been introduced, which means we will spend much more time at home again. We often make the mistake of opening the heating in cold weather and closing the windows and grilles in the home, this causes a major deterioration in indoor air quality. Are you curious about how you can ensure that you achieve a healthy indoor climate in your own home in winter? Read on quickly!
Even if you think the outside air is more polluted than the air inside your home, you need to ventilate. This is because indoor air is almost always more polluted than outdoor air. Do you live on a busy road or near an industrial area? Then only open the windows and doors that are as far away from these as possible. This will ensure that the cleanest air can enter your home. In addition, it is important to ventilate throughout the year. It is important to ventilate in the winter because windows and doors are closed, the heating is higher and we are home more. In summer, it is smart to turn off the ventilation system on warm days during the day, as it is not pleasant to get warm air inside. When you turn the system on again in the evening you bring fresh cold air into the house.
CO2, also known as carbon dioxide, is a colourless and odourless gas that we humans breathe out. We only exhale small amounts, but over the course of an entire day, this can steadily increase in your home, at school or in the office. The ratio of CO2 values in the air is expressed in PPM (parts per million). By installing a CO2 monitor, the amount of carbon dioxide in the air can be measured and, based on the result, action can be taken.
The colder it gets outside, the drier the air inside will be. The heating will turn on more often, making the relative humidity lower and lower; ideal conditions for a virus.
Wanneer je voor een langere tijd in een ruimte bent, is het belangrijk om te weten of de luchtkwaliteit goed is. Wanneer dit niet het geval is loop je risico om last te krijgen van diverse gezondheidsklachten. Zeker wanneer je met meerdere mensen in huis of op kantoor bent, kunnen de CO2 waarden snel oplopen. Nu is niet alleen de blootstelling aan een hoog CO2 niveau erg schadelijk, ook corona kan makkelijker overgedragen worden in een ruimte met een hoge ppm waarde. Een koolstofdioxide meter is dus onmisbaar geworden. Dit apparaat geeft aan wanneer het CO2 niveau te hoog is in een ruimte, en daarmee wanneer het tijd is om te ventileren.
Ventilation is necessary to create a healthy living environment. In damp rooms like the bathroom, good ventilation is extra important. This prevents health problems, but also problems such as strange odours, slipperiness, condensation and moisture problems including mould. Mould mainly grows in damp places and is not always visible. You can get rid of mould with baking soda, bleach or more persistent anti-fungal sprays, but this is only a short-term solution. To prevent mould and tackle it at its cause, it is necessary to ventilate the bathroom all year round. Moist air should especially not linger too long, especially if you like to take nice long showers.
Recent research has examined the relationship between CO2 and the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms and offices. Scientists have developed a new model to predict the risk of infection with corona. They have done this based on the amount of CO2 present there. This model highlights the importance of proper ventilation in workplaces and schools. The model was developed by researchers from Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds.
Animal Day, the day we put an extra spotlight on our dear dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.! As much as we love our pets, we cannot deny that they produce foul odors, dander, hair and moisture, as well as emitting CO2. Both long-haired, short-haired and hairless animals create indoor pollution. These pollutants cause indoor air quality to deteriorate. Fresh air is incredibly important, both for you and your pet. Want to treat yourself and your pet more and not just on Animal Day? Treat your personal pet and yourself to a clean environment!
After purchasing the EnviSense CO2 meter, you may have some questions. To help you, here are the most frequently asked questions and their answers. Is your question not here? Please don't hesitate to contact us.
How important is good air quality in your workplace?Posted on 8-9-2021 by Anouk Wigchert
We spend almost 90% of our time indoors, much of it at work. A healthy workplace seems obvious, but it's not. Whether you work at home, at the office or change work locations, healthy air quality contributes to people's productivity and absenteeism. In this blog, we'll tell you more about healthy air quality in your workplace.