{"id":1063,"date":"2023-12-21T07:32:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T07:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyairtech.com\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2023-12-22T09:56:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T09:56:31","slug":"nobody-wants-dirty-air-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyairtech.com\/news\/nobody-wants-dirty-air-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Nobody wants dirty air for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody wants dirty air for Christmas, and that is exactly what we might be gifting our friends and family if we\u2019re not careful this festive season.<\/p>\n<p>An updated article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/household-air-pollution-and-health\">WHO website<\/a>, published frightening statistics:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Household air pollution was responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths per year in 2020, including over 237 000 deaths of children under the age of 5.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The effects of indoor air pollution on our health are continuously being researched and studies have found air pollution has an effect on all areas of the body including the heart, lungs, respiratory system and even cognitive function.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>So what are we doing at Christmas that\u2019s dangerous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Christmas Trees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real Trees:\u00a0While they bring the natural scent of the outdoors,\u00a0real trees shed mould spores,\u00a0dust,\u00a0and pollen,\u00a0triggering allergies and respiratory issues.\u00a0Mould growth is especially common on trees stored outdoors in damp conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Trees:\u00a0Made from PVC plastic,\u00a0artificial trees can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde and phthalates,\u00a0especially when new.\u00a0These can irritate eyes,\u00a0skin,\u00a0and airways and,\u00a0in high concentrations,\u00a0may have long-term health effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Festive Cooking and Decorations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooking:\u00a0Holiday feasts involve extensive cooking,\u00a0leading to increased levels of particulate matter,\u00a0nitrogen dioxide,\u00a0and carbon monoxide from gas stoves and ovens.\u00a0Burning candles and incense adds to the issue.<\/li>\n<li>Decorations:\u00a0Artificial decorations,\u00a0particularly made from cheap plastic,\u00a0can emit VOCs like artificial trees.\u00a0Scented candles,\u00a0air fresheners,\u00a0and potpourri often contain synthetic fragrances that can irritate airways and trigger allergies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Festive Gatherings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crowded Spaces:\u00a0With more people gathering indoors,\u00a0especially in poorly ventilated spaces,\u00a0the concentration of airborne pollutants,\u00a0including mould spores,\u00a0dust mites,\u00a0and respiratory viruses,\u00a0increases,\u00a0posing a higher risk of infection and allergy flare-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What can we do about indoor air pollution during Christmas:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Opt for a pre-cut, fresh real tree, and store it in a cool, dry place before bringing it indoors.<\/li>\n<li>Wash the tree thoroughly before decorating and vacuum it regularly to remove dust and allergens.<\/li>\n<li>Choose unscented or minimally scented artificial trees and decorations.<\/li>\n<li>Cook with proper ventilation, using exhaust fans and opening windows when possible.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the use of candles and air fresheners, opting for natural alternatives like essential oils diffused with a diffuser.<\/li>\n<li>Air out your home regularly, especially after gatherings.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using an air purifier to capture airborne pollutants. <a href=\"https:\/\/healthyairtech.com\/products\/\">View our range here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Image by pexels-olia-danilevich-5847900<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody wants dirty air for Christmas, and that is exactly what we might be gifting our friends and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - 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