The air you’re breathing is dirtier than you think – Times of India

The COVID-19 crisis has been widespread, prompting many to seek refuge in the confines of their homes with only their closest loved ones. While the lockdowns meant less car traffic and lower carbon emissions, they also highlight a major health risk that is often overlooked: indoor air pollution. According to
World Health Organization
¹Indoor air pollution may be responsible for 4 million premature deaths annually and have far-reaching health, economic and social consequences.

When we think of air pollution, what often comes to mind are car emissions, smog, dust and smoke. The truth is, there’s a lot more in the air than we ever imagined. A growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air inside our homes and other buildings may be more severely polluted than the outside air. NS
Environmental Protection Agency Reports in the US that indoor levels of pollutants can be two to five times – and sometimes more than 100 times – higher than outdoor levels. This is especially important because most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, so it is more important than ever to understand the effects poor air quality can have on our well-being.

What causes indoor air pollution (IAP)?

Some forms of IAP are easily recognizable – you can tell when the smoke from cooking a delicious meal fills your home or when a mildew infestation makes your room smelly. However, other forms of air pollution, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are not as easy to detect compared to larger particles such as pet dander or dust. VOCs are gases that may or may not have an odor and can come from surprising sources such as cleaning products, furniture, art supplies, and common household items such as perfume, glue, resin, polish, and more.

Gas stoves or poorly installed wood burning units with poor ventilation and maintenance can also increase indoor levels of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and harmful particulates. And then central heating or cooling systems can re-circulate already polluted indoor air, making the problem worse. Keeping doors and windows open during activities known to contribute to pollution – such as painting, unboxing new furniture, or heavy cleaning – allows for more ventilation, but you also need to consider whether the outdoors How polluted is the air?

Does poor air quality affect your health?

The quick answer is YES. Exposure to household air pollution can cause symptoms with symptoms similar to a cold and respiratory problems, making it even more difficult to recognize the problem. according to report from
World Health Organization
²Symptoms of short-term exposure may include burning of the nose, throat and eyes, frequent headaches, tiredness or dizziness. Long-term exposure to high levels of IAPs can lead to life-threatening diseases such as heart problems, respiratory diseases, lung cancer, etc. Chronic exposure to certain insecticides and cleaning agents can also cause damage to the liver, kidney, endocrine and nervous systems.

It is important to note that repeated and prolonged exposure to poor IAQ (indoor air quality) can pose a serious threat to your respiratory health and immunity levels. In the current pandemic era, when health is a top priority, prolonged exposure to air pollution can leave you and your loved ones
more vulnerable to viruses
³.

What is the solution to indoor air pollution (IAP)?

India is still in the midst of the pandemic, and while people are trying their best to protect themselves by staying at home, there are concerns about the transmission of various air pollutants, even indoors. like air purifier
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Molecule Air Mini+ They are equipped to help reduce pollutants such as viruses, bacteria and mold in the air and can provide an extra layer of protection to our homes, workspaces or any indoor space. While your surroundings may look clean because they are dusty every day, in reality, there may still be a significant concentration of suspended pollutants in the air that you cannot easily see with the naked eye.

But, what makes a molecule so special, you ask?

Molecule products rely on award-winning, patented PECO (Photo Electrochemical Oxidation) technology, an entirely new approach to air purification. Most air purifiers rely on HEPA technology which uses filters to collect large pollution particles suspended in the air. Backed by science and 25+ years of research, Molecule’s PECO technology goes a step further to capture – and then destroy – microscopic pollutants such as mold, viruses, bacteria, ozone and VOCs at the molecular level.

Perhaps the most timely is Peco’s ability to inactivate the virus.
⁴, Proven by a third-party laboratory and internal testing. In the example of coronaviruses (porcine and bovine), their club-shaped spikes protrude from the outer envelope of their virus particles. These spikes are essential for infection, and sufficient damage to them effectively inactivates the virus. Once these strains enter the filter at the core of the molecule’s purifier, PECO attacks their delicate and prickly spikes through oxidation, rendering them inactive.

India has been battling with deteriorating air quality for years. According to
world air quality report 20206 of the 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India. Given the dangerous effects that air pollution has on our health, there is a definite need for air purification solutions that can effectively deal with the problem. Molecule’s air purifiers bring together advanced technology and award-winning design to eliminate a wider range of indoor air pollutants than conventional air purifiers. The result is clean indoor air for a premium feel and breathable.

When technology meets innovation

Based on state-of-the-art purification technology PECO Air Mini, designed for rooms up to 23 square meters ideal for apartments, bedrooms and home offices. The device has a clean, minimalist, eye-catching aesthetic, and has 5 different fan speeds that can be adjusted as needed.

The Air Mini+, on the other hand, includes the same benefits as the Molecule Air Mini, but comes with advanced features, such as a particulate matter sensor, automatic fan speed via Auto-Protect mode, and a vegan leather handle. The Air Mini+ Particle Sensor detects particulate matter in the air in the room in which it operates and rates air quality from “good” to “very poor”, providing insight into your indoor air quality in real time Is.

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Disclaimer: This article was produced by Times Internet’s Spotlight team on behalf of Molekule.

Reference

¹WEO-2017 Special Report: Energy Access Outlook, International Energy Agency, 2017 (
https://webstore.iea.org/weo-2017-special-report-energy-access-outlook)

²Ibid.

³COVID-19 and Eco-Weather Markers: Revealing the Baseline Levels and Verity of Linkages in Tropical India, 2020 (
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110121)

⁴Wind tunnel-based testing of a photoelectrochemical oxidative filter-based air purification unit in coronavirus and influenza aerosol removal and inactivation, 2021 (
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ina.12847)