5 Top Health Benefits of Clean Air

There are many health benefits associated with breathing cleaner air. Below, we have listed what we believe to be 5 of the most important.

A Healthier Stomach

The quality of the air we breathe is very important to the muscles in our digestive systems. These muscles need a good supply of clean, fresh oxygen to keep working as intended, moving food along the large and small intestines and breaking it up in the process.

Healthier Lungs

Our lungs act as a filter for the air that we breathe on a daily basis. The cleaner the air, the less likely it is that our lungs will become clogged with impurities that may cause serious issues in the future.

Fewer Allergy Symptoms

Many people are allergic to dust mites and their symptoms are exacerbated by unfiltered air in homes and offices. By increasing the quality of the air in our homes and workplaces we can reduce the frequency and severity of the symptoms they experience.

Elevated Moods

One of the less obvious but nonetheless important health benefits of clean air is an improvement in our moods. If there is not enough oxygen in the air or it is not clean enough, this can negatively impact our bodies’ serotonin production and potentially cause depressed moods.

Longer Lives

Perhaps the most important health benefit that we can look forward to as a consequence of breathing cleaner air is a longer life. Many of the respiratory conditions that cause premature deaths are linked to poor air quality.

If you would like to enjoy the health benefits of clean air in your home or commercial premises, please feel free to call and speak to us now about the services we offer. These services include air duct cleaning, air quality testing and much more besides. We serve customers in all industries and areas across London, Kent, Essex, Sussex and Surrey.

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Air quality tests provide insight into the invisible particles surrounding us. Read on to learn what an air quality test detects.

Biological Pollutants

Biological pollutants are particles created directly from a living thing inside your home. For example, in the scope of natural pollutants, you can count dander, mould, dust mites, and pollen. It’s common for these natural pollutants to be detected in most homes. What’s critical is the extent to which they pollute your indoor air.

Blind testing for these biological pollutants, or allergens as they are known, is usually not recommended if you want your air quality test to be effective. It is best to narrow the possible pollutants to as few as possible. You can request an air quality test if you are still unable to determine the specific allergen.

The test will require a sample of the dust or the air to determine whether you have a biological pollutant inside your home.

Chemical Pollutants

Chemical pollutants, also known as VOCs (volatile organic compounds), are non-living organic compounds that can turn into gases. The most common VOCs are lead, formaldehyde, and radon.

You can usually find VOCs in paints, cleaners, fuels, and even dry-cleaned clothing. You can also detect them in construction materials and even office equipment. That’s why you should rely on air quality tests to ascertain their presence in your home.

Combustion Pollutants

Combustion pollutants are produced by ignitable materials or anything that can catch on fire and burn. The two most common combustion pollutants are second-hand smoke and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke is a pollutant from another person smoking in your vicinity.

On the other hand, carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas found in space heaters, gas stoves, and fireplaces. It is a major threat in high concentrations.

Effective Air Quality Test for Your Home

The air quality within your walls is just as important as having a roof over your head. However, most of the air pollutants that are a threat to your health are, in fact, invisible. That’s why opting for the proper air quality test is so important.

Put your health and safety in the hands of proven professionals like Clean Air UK, and never worry about indoor air quality again.

Contact us now to learn more about our services or to book an appointment.

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Benefits of Air Quality Monitoring by CleanAir UK

Monitoring air quality to ensure a safe environment for workers or guests will pay numerous dividends in both the short and the long-run, including:

Increased productivity

People working in an environment where the air quality is poor often underperform and tend to call in sick more often than the average worker. If you want to improve productivity for your company, have the air in your business monitored and properly scrubbed of pollutants.

Relief from allergies

Contrary to popular belief most allergies originate indoors where people are exposed to all types of contaminants circulating through the HVAC system and hiding in carpets, drapes, upholstery and other materials. Air quality monitoring can pinpoint the source of these allergens and reduce their impact.

Reduced churn

If people feel that it’s not safe for them to show up to work they’re going to look for a job somewhere else. And who can blame them? By monitoring and cleaning the air in your business you will have a better chance of holding on to valuable employees.

A healthier HVAC system

A healthy HVAC system quietly goes about its business out of sight. But that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. If the air in a building is loaded with contaminants they can accumulate inside the system, force it to work harder than it was designed to and shorten its life. Clean air can prevent that.

Lower energy costs

Another side benefit of feeding clean air into the HVAC system is that the system will work more efficiently, thereby reducing your energy costs. In addition to lowering the cost of heating and cooling, you will also reduce your carbon footprint, making you a hero to future generations.

Not a Luxury, a Necessity

Until the early 20th century most people worked outdoors and spent much of their non-work time outdoors as well. In addition, the commercial buildings of the time had windows that opened so there was always fresh air circulating through. Today most people work in huge buildings that are sealed up tight. If there is anything dangerous in the air it’s going to circulate through the building day after day.

Air quality monitoring by CleanAir UK can track down potentially dangerous compounds in the air and provide a way for you to eliminate them, with the result being all the benefits we listed above. To learn more get in touch with CleanAir UK today by calling 01303 249667, or write to info@cleanairuk.com.

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The Guide has gained the support of leading campaigners and healthcare experts including World Health Organisation (WHO) advocate Rosamund Adoo Kissi-Debrah, the British Lung Foundation, and Global Action Plan – the organisers of National Clean Air Day.

Designed to be an easily digestible and non-technical introduction to the subject, the guide offers advice and guidance for employees and visitors to commercial buildings and, with so many people now working from home, includes some easy tips for optimising IAQ in residential settings.

If you would like to know more or would just like to talk to us about the indoor air quality in your workplace, please contact us via email info@cleanairuk.com or call 01303 249667.

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