The air quality in many Polish cities (e.g. Krakow) has left much to be desired for years. This does not mean, however, that the threat only applies to being outdoors and that you are safe in your own home.
Smog, created from a combination of fog and smoke, associated mainly with streets, also penetrates rooms. The air you breathe at home may contain harmful compounds that negatively affect your health and well-being (PM10, PM2.5 dust). Find out how to clean the air in your apartment to make you breathe easier.
The most effective way to get rid of smog from your home is to invest in a good air purifier with a HEPA and carbon filter.. This is an absolute must-have if you live in a city as polluted as Krakow.
An air purifier with these functions will capture even small allergens, gases and dust suspended in the air. During the heating season, it is worth using it regularly, remembering to adjust the model to the needs of a given apartment, including its square footage.
It is also worth deciding to install anti-smog window vents with filters, which will additionally protect your apartment against external pollutants, stopping them and providing you with a controlled air flow into the rooms.
Remember that everyday habits have a huge impact on the air quality in your home. Regular cleaning will reduce the amount of dust, allergens and microorganisms floating in the air.
Special attention pay attention to carpets, upholstered furniture, curtains and drapes that are easy including smog from outside. PIt is best to always start cleaning from the floorsso that dust does not become airborne again.
You can also buy potted plants, which in a small way (but still something) , improving humidity and air quality during the heating season, which also makes breathing easier.
Also pay attention to how the apartment is ventilated. Even in winter it has to be done. However, it is best to do it briefly and intensively when the smog concentration outside is the lowesti.e. early in the morning or late in the evening. Then there are fewer cars on the streets, and therefore there is less pollution.
