Most of us are unaware that indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air. Unfortunately, the issue of indoor air pollution often goes unnoticed due to a lack of health awareness in India. Very few people realize that indoor air can be approximately 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Tobacco smoke, mildew, mold, bacteria,
Indoor air pollution is a widespread environmental hazard faced by schools in India. As children spend most of their time in schools, they are more vulnerable to respiratory problems. Indoor air pollutants such as VOCs present in cleaning supplies, dust, and PM2.5 trigger asthma and allergy symptoms among children. According to a report, the pollution
Air pollution is a global problem that poses a threat to all countries in the world. The situation is so grim that only 12 percent of the cities meet the air quality standards of WHO. Considering the situation, the theme of this World Environment Day 2019, celebrated on the 5th of June every year, is
The choking level of air pollution in India has led to a number of health problems. However, asthma tops the list of serious health issues caused by the deteriorating air quality. According to a report by WHO, approximately 15-20 million asthmatics are in India. The cases of asthma have significantly increased in the last few
Coughing, headaches, tiredness, sneezing, wheezing, and congestion as a result of allergies can make your life miserable. Allergies that are untreated can also lead to many other types of illnesses such as ear infections and sinus. This is the reason why it is important to control the symptoms of allergy using the right methods. In
Indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde, VOCs, airborne biological pollutants, and pesticides have a negative impact on your health. The presence of pollutants in the indoor air leads to sick building syndrome which results in allergies, headaches, and fatigue. The air quality deteriorates when the pollution level is high outside. Considering the increasing amount of
Every winter, we face the serious problem of excessive air pollution. Almost all the cities are covered in smog and the air quality reaches dangerous levels. The pollution level gets so severe that most of the major cities are left gasping for breath. In fact, India is home to the world’s 14 most polluted cities,
For pet owners, keeping their homes clean is one of the main challenges that they face. Pet hair, dander, and saliva need to be cleaned with care to avoid falling prey to some harmful diseases. The concern is higher for pet owners who have a family member suffering from asthma or breathing problems. Manually cleaning
Does your car smell of gases, especially when it is closed for a long period of time or parked in the sun? Though the car cabin heating up is a common problem, the smelly part is something that you need to be concerned about. A foul and pungent smell in the car indicates that there
When it comes to the maintenance of cars, the interiors of your car are generally neglected. Though we make all the efforts to keep the exterior sparkling, we hardly take out time to thoroughly clean the interiors. Smoking, storing food inside the car, spills, and keeping the car closed for hours or days are some
