Tips for improving air quality
While the statistics are alarming, there are steps that can be taken to improve air quality locally and in your home.
What can I do to improve air quality?
- Increase use of public transport and alternative zero emission forms of transport, such as electric vehicles and bikes or car sharing
- Cut down or eliminate pollutants in the home such as harsh cleaning products, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and second-hand smoke
- Take steps to control allergens such as dust, mould, pet fur and feathers, and dust mites. This might include the use of an in-home air purifier
- Improve ventilation in your home by regularly changing filters and cleaning air ducts in heating and cooling systems
- Reduce dampness in living areas by using a dehumidifier, turning on fans when showering or cooking, and finding and eliminating areas of pooling water or moisture in your home
- Use indoor plants to help cleanse the air in your home
- Where possible considering using alternative ways of heating your house, to wood heaters, especially on calm days with not much wind
Where can I get more information about air quality?