A good indoor climate is important for health and well-being at home and not least for the ability to learn and concentrate in school and work. Poor indoor climate can lead to reduced quality of life and over time will be harmful to be in. The indoor climate comprises of all physical and chemical conditions that affect us indoors. It’s everything from the temperature in the room, the air we breathe, light and radiation, sound and noise as well as design and furnishings. Fortunately, we can change all these factors ourselves where we see the need for it.
Fresh and clean air increases the quality of life
If you stay in a bad indoor climate for a long time, it can affect your health. The most common problems are recurrent respiratory infections, headaches, abnormal fatigue, dry skin, dry and sore mucous membranes in the eyes, nose and throat, decreased ability to concentrate and ability to work.
People with asthma and allergies will be particularly sensitive to clogged and trapped air, but even perfectly healthy people will also be affected. In order to prevent diseases and prevent those who are already ill from having increased health problems, we must in the coming years have an increased focus on ensuring a good indoor climate in our buildings.
In homes with poor ventilation, old air will not be replaced by fresh air. Then you must increase ventilation through open windows and doors. Without clean and fresh air, many people will experience increased fatigue and declining concentration. A ventilation system ensures that the home is constantly replaced with fresh, filtered air. The new air the unit sends out into the home is fully heated, which is also energy-saving.
Dust particles cause increased irritation and inflammation
Dust is a problem in most homes, even though you often vacuum. It is important to have a good flow of clean and fresh air. Warm indoor air will eventually be experienced as dry and with floating particles. A ventilation system ensures that preheated air is supplied, which ensures increased humidity so that the temperature can be lowered. The swirling irritating dust becomes heavier and settles on the floor.
However, vacuuming regularly is important to avoid excessive accumulation of dust. Dust particles can irritate and cause inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Some will experience a feeling of dryness in the mucous membrane, increased mucus production, stuffy, irritated nose and cough. The dust may also contain chemicals from the building or allergens from animals and plants (pollen). This increases the risk of inflammatory reactions or allergy / asthma attacks. According to the Asthma and Allergy Association, people with asthma, allergies or other hypersensitivity diseases will be particularly sensitive to airborne dust.
Those who suffer from a pollen allergy often experience that pollen blows in through open windows and doors during ventilation. A pollen filter in the ventilation system prevents pollen dust from entering. This makes it possible to have a completely pollen-free indoor climate.