Indoor climate improvements

How do I improve the indoor climate in my home?

2 free suggestions and 1 cheap one.

Maintaining a healthy level of humidity, radon and particles in your home is important, as excessive levels of these factors can have negative consequences for not only your health, but also how healthy you are and how well you sleep in your own bed.

Humidity has a major impact on air quality in the home. Excessive humidity can lead to mould and mildew growth, which can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory diseases. Too low humidity can lead to dry skin, eyes and nose, as well as clogged nostrils, which are a major irritation but also lead to an increased risk of infections. In the home, it should be around 30-60% depending on the season and heat. In bathrooms it can be higher, but since it's a wet room, that's fine.

Radon

is a dangerous gas that can accumulate in the home and lead to serious health problems, such as lung cancer. Excessive radon levels can be as harmful as being a passive indoor smoker. It can be difficult to know the radon level in your home as it can fluctuate greatly over a few days, but it's easy to reduce and address.

Particles

from cooking, new furniture, paint and particles such as dust, can also have a negative effect on air quality in the home and lead to allergic reactions and respiratory diseases. Particles can also carry harmful chemicals and other pollutants that can lead to further health problems.

Indoor climate

To maintain a healthy level of humidity, radon and particles in the home, you may need to take various measures to not only keep the indoor environment healthy, but also promote concentration, sleep and well-being.

Free suggestions:

Breathe out. Preferably 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes. Should be done more often/longer, the more people and animals are at home. Together with frequent cleaning, this has the greatest effect on radon, moisture and particles in the indoor climate.

(Almost) free suggestions:

Turn up the heat and think about the humidity in your home. Avoid drying clothes indoors as they give off a lot of moisture. Also, close the door after showering and use a window or vent to bring the humidity back down.

Cheap proposal

Invest in one or more DUKA One units. They reduce moisture, radon and particles in your home around the clock. DUKA One units ventilate the home while recovering up to 94% of the heat that would otherwise just escape out a window when ventilated.