From Home to Work: Joe’s Daily Battle Against Indoor and Outdoor Pollutants

Joe, like anyone else in town, faces a daily struggle against indoor and outdoor air pollutants. From the moment he wakes up at home to his time at the office and during his evening commute, he is constantly exposed to pollution that impacts his health and well-being.

This article explains how Joe creates a cleaner air environment at home and in the office to help him enjoy a healthier quality of life.

Joe is obsessive about cleaning. However, despite his best efforts, his home harbours invisible enemies. Living in an old apartment, his house has poor ventilation, creating the perfect environment for mould growth, especially in his kitchen and bathroom. Meanwhile, dust and pet dander from his beloved cat, adds to poor indoor air quality.

Knowing that prolonged exposure to these pollutants can harm his health, Joe decides it’s time to act, especially as he already has mild asthma symptoms exacerbated by dust and pet hair.

After researching online, Joe searches for the best air purifier to combat dust. His research tells him that HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are most effective for dust removal.

Finding an air purifier with an HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of particulate matter as small as 0.3 microns will be highly effective against dust, pollen and pet dander, while offering protection against other pollutants, such as airborne viruses and bacteria.

He measures his room size, checks for noise levels and energy efficiency, allowing him to maximise air purification without adding to his energy bills.

Things are more challenging at work. He works in an open plan office with its own air quality issues. Working with others means sharing air and shared pollutants from various sources. These include:

Harmful pollutants released include:

Knowing that clean air at work is equally important to home air quality, Joe speaks to his employers about investing in air purification solutions. For example, he suggests installing commercial air purifiers for mould and other pollutants, highlighting employee health and productivity benefits.

Joe’s business agrees, and upgrades the HVAC system without any retrofitting, by including portable  air purifiers designed to use for any type of office spaces.

Before long, Joe notices differences in his health and well-being. During Spring and summer, he notices reduced allergic symptoms, and his asthma hasn’t flared up in months. In addition, he’s sleeping better thanks to the clean air in his bedroom, and feels more energetic and motivated at work.

Indeed, at work, he’s noticed a reduction of odours in the office, while colleagues are complaining less about headaches, itchy eyes, and dry mouths. They report feeling more alert and productive, particularly after lunch, while the business reports a significant decrease in absenteeism as employees benefit from healthier indoor air.

Joe’s journey from an unhealthy, polluted indoor environment to enjoying the benefits of cleaner air at home and work illustrates the need to address indoor and outdoor air quality. In addition to improving his own health, Joe also contributed to a healthier workplace for his colleagues.

Air quality impacts our daily lives. Ensuring your indoor spaces have high-efficiency air purification systems to combat dust, mould, and other pollutants, you can create a healthier indoor environment for all occupants.

If you’d like to learn how Rensair can help you win your daily struggle against indoor air pollutants, contact us today for a comprehensive review and take the first step to becoming more like Joe.