We live in a world that suffers more every day the effects of pollution. The air we breathe, as well as the water we drink, is less and less pure. However, we can apply some suggestions to make it less harmful: we tell you how to protect your home from air pollution.
The air pollution has reached such a point that there is practically no corner in the world that is not affected by it. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns in several publications about the consequences of urban air pollution and indoor air pollution.
Origins of pollution
In the cities we can differentiate, as we see, between the pollution of the environment, or external, and the urban. WHO lists the following sources for the gases that pollute the air we breathe every day:
- Inefficient combustion of fossil fuels or biomass: this includes waste from cars, ovens and wood stoves.
- Rudimentary techniques of heating and lighting.
- Chemicals from building materials and cleaning products.
- Homes located very close to pollution sources, such as factories.
Here we can also add the dust that comes in from the outside and the waste of the pets, like their little hairs.
6 ways to protect your home from air pollution
Luckily, we have certain ways to avoid this harmful contamination. The good thing about these recommendations is that they are easily applicable, do not hesitate to put them into practice!
1. Place plants
