Since last year, the topic of the quality of the air we breathe has taken on a completely new meaning due to the pandemic, clearly making us aware of the great importance of clean air, free from viruses and pollutants. Before 2022, this thread appeared in the media and widely understood public opinion, usually seasonally - in winter in the context of smog and during the period of intense plant pollination. How to improve the quality of the air we breathe? And is it possible?

Bearing in mind that in an industrialized society a man spends 90% of his life in closed rooms, we should pay more attention to the conditions prevailing in them. Especially now that we have significantly reduced our mobility. Activities of the household members, including work, study, daily duties, sleep and rest, take place at home.

Air quality in the building

It is the buildings designed by us that have become the basic environment of our lives. Unfortunately, the air quality in them is even several times worse than outside. The composition of indoor air differs from that of pure atmospheric air. It is even 10 times more polluted. Where to look for sources? The most common ones are excess carbon dioxide and water vapor as well as oxygen deficiency resulting from the respiration of humans and animals. They also arise during everyday activities such as cooking, washing or washing dishes. Combustion also causes the formation of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. A serious threat is tobacco smoke, which contains, among others, carbon monoxide, nicotine, dimethyl nitrosamine, nitrogen oxides, formaldehyde, phenols, phaphthalenes, hydrogen cyanide, ammonia - a total of over a thousand different harmful substances. To this should be added mold and fungus spores, which are most often found in the kitchen or bathroom, dust which causes 80% of allergic reactions, and pet hair.

Outdoor air quality

We must not forget about hazardous substances entering the rooms from the outside. The first thing to mention is smog - a dangerous mixture of fog and high concentrations of toxic gases and dust. There is no doubt that smog is one of the factors causing chronic disease, and it is particularly detrimental to performancerespiratory system. It impairs its defense functions, paving the way for viruses and bacteria, disturbs the gas exchange in the lungs and increases the risk of allergies. Unfortunately, our country is at the forefront of the country with the most polluted air, where smog standards are exceeded by over 1000%. Viruses and bacteria, often transmitted by droplets, are equally dangerous, causing the disease to develop rapidly. The current pandemic has forced us to introduce radical precautionary measures, thus proving that in the case of viral or bacterial diseases, it is crystal clean air and hygiene that are able to slow down the spread of the disease.

How to effectively reduce the level of pollution in the room?

Invest in an air purifier. It is a device that solves the problem of harmful particles floating in the air, unpleasant odors such as tobacco smoke or allergenic particles. When buying, first of all pay attention to the methods of air purification used by the manufacturer.The Vestfrostbrand in its series of devices offers an innovative 5-stage air purification process. It combines a system of 3 filters (pre-filter, HEPA and carbon), a UV-C Led diode that sterilizes the air at the biological level and thePlasma IONionization technology, the operation of which is based on the emission of positive and negative ions actively looking for and then neutralizing the pollutants. The air taken in by the device is first filtered and at this stage contaminants such as hair, dust, volatile organic compounds, mold or dust hazardous to he alth are eliminated. Purified air undergoes even more thorough cleaning using UV light, eliminating particles smaller than 0.3 microns. Finally, the crystal clear air flows back into the room enriched with Plasma IONs. They help to neutralize not only airborne particles, but also those adhering to fabrics (such as carpets, curtains or upholstery) and surfaces (walls, floor).

What we breathe has an impact on our he alth

If you still do not believe that indoor pollutants are harmful, the following list will help you understand the magnitude of the problem. It happens that all those where you live or work, you inhale all these substances every day.

  • Carbon dioxide- a significant increase in the air content causes shortness of breath, anxiety, increased respiratory rate, pain, dizziness, tinnitus, and finally disordersperception. Concentration above 20% causes death within several minutes.
  • Carbon monoxide (CO)- reduces the ability of hemoglobin to transport oxygen in the body, as a result of which the central nervous and cardiovascular systems are primarily damaged.
  • Nitric oxide (NOx)- has a detrimental effect on the respiratory tract, it also causes immunological and hematological changes and a reduction in the level of vitamin C in the body.
  • Formaldehyde- causes burning and watery eyes and irritation of the upper respiratory tract, as well as coughing, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and a feeling of high pressure in the head.
  • Dusts, including PM2.5 and PM10 (smog)- especially children, allergy sufferers and the elderly, whose immune systems and respiratory systems are less efficient.
  • Algae, fungi, mold- high concentrations in the home can cause rhinitis, asthma, elevated temperature, chills, muscle pain, dermatitis, allergic vesicle inflammation lung.
  • Viruses, bacteria- in case of transmission by airborne droplets or direct contact, without taking appropriate precautions such as hygiene or regular disinfection, we are highly exposed to infection.
  • Allergenic particles- their elimination is difficult due to the common occurrence (e.g. dust mites), seasonality (pollen) or the variability of the body's reaction to specific allergens (common allergies in developed societies)

Choose intelligent solutions

The purifier is a device that you even use every day. So make sure you choose a model that is easy to use and equipped with practical solutions. AllVestfrostair purifiers have WiFi connectivity and the ability to be controlled via the app. Thanks to this, you can react quickly and turn on the device when the air quality in your area suddenly deteriorates or you return to work soon. The aim of the Vestfrost brand designers was to create devices that would be almost maintenance-free. That is why each of the three models works extremely quietly, in the lowest operating mode of only 17dB. It's less than a whisper. All of them are also equipped with an "auto" mode, which independently adjusts the best operating parameters, using measurements from sensors. All you need to do is turn on one button on the color touchscreen.

Meet new models of Vestfrost air purifiers and choose yours!

Model VP-A1M30WHwith a surfacecleaning up to 43m - perfect for a large bedroom or a child's room, for PLN 999 net.

The VP-A1Z40WH model effectively removes dirt from the surface of 48m, for a net price of PLN 1399.

Model VP-A1S70WH with an operating area of ​​up to 80m. Perfect for the office, loft space, kindergarten or school, for PLN 1999 net.

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Respiratory system