Our blog covers indoor air and air quality

Our blog is a guide, a reference, and an information source all in one. Here you’ll find well-grounded knowledge, practical tips and current studies about air quality and a healthy indoor climate.

Measuring pollutants with air-Q
Air quality 01/23/2025

More and more people are aware that their homes aren't just retreats, but can also be potential sources of danger. Pollutants in the home are a serious problem that's often underestimated.

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Father and child at home with the air-Q measuring ammonia
Air quality 01/16/2025

Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless gas with a pungent smell that occurs naturally in our environment but is also released by human activity. It plays an important role in air quality, since it can not only be directly harmful to health but also contributes to particulate matter formation. With the air-⁠Q, you can measure ammonia

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Get an indoor air analysis with the air-Q now!
Air quality 01/10/2025

Indoor air quality affects health, well-being, and productivity. Pollutants, dry air, or high CO₂ levels can cause respiratory issues, concentration problems, and fatigue. With targeted measurement and optimization, indoor air can be improved and health protected long-term.

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A farmer distributes feed in a modern, bright cattle barn, while several black-and-white dairy cows eat at the feeding station. The cows wear ear tags and collars, and the barn appears clean and well ventilated.
Air quality 12/18/2024

Air quality plays a decisive role for our health and the environment. TA Luft (Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control) is a central set of regulations in Germany that sets strict emission limit values for industry and commerce. But what's behind this regulation, and what effects does it have?

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air-Q air quality sensor next to a smartphone with the dashboard app open, showing air quality data, on a table in front of a window with a view of greenery.
Air quality 12/06/2024

Good indoor air quality is essential for health and well-being. With an air quality sensor, you can precisely monitor and optimize air quality. This technology helps detect invisible hazards and create a healthier living and working environment. Use air quality sensors for a better quality of life.

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Gas boiler with control box and gas explosion warning
Air quality 11/29/2024

Gas heaters unfortunately keep causing devastating gas accidents with significant property damage and even injuries. Under certain conditions, the gas ignites and causes an explosion. In fall 2024 alone, explosions in Memmingen and Bochum claimed victims. We explain how a gas explosion happens and how you can prevent one.

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Collage of weather phenomena with a drawn house and a magnifying glass, in whose field of view the gas radon appears
Air quality 11/19/2024

Radon is an odorless, invisible noble gas that escapes from the ground and can be harmful to health at high concentrations. Besides geological factors, weather conditions also play a central role in radon concentration. But how exactly do factors like air pressure, temperature, and humidity affect radon distribution?

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Thick-leaved green plant in front of a radiator
Air quality 11/01/2024

Winter brings particular challenges for our indoor climate: temperature, heating, and properly regulating humidity. Because too much humidity can lead to dangerous mold growth, while air that's too dry impairs health. Find out here what to watch for and which mistakes to avoid.

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Woman in workout clothes exercising in front of a screen showing air quality parameters via air-Q Smart Widgets
Air quality 10/17/2024

Dumbbell training, a personal coach, and protein shakes — what more does a good workout need? Good air! In this article, learn which invisible pollutants lurk in gyms — and how clean air can make the crucial difference for your workout.

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Woman clutching her chest and breathing heavily in front of an open fireplace
Air quality 10/08/2024

In everyday life, we're often unknowingly exposed to hazards that harm our health. One of these invisible hazards is carbon monoxide. In many households, this danger goes undetected until it's too late. But how can we protect ourselves and our loved ones? We take a closer look.

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Living room table with the air-Q air quality monitor on it, in the foreground a hand holds a smartphone with the air-Q app open
Air quality 10/02/2024

Mold in a home is a widespread problem that isn't just unpleasant, but also carries health risks. In this blog post, we want to show you how modern smart home technology like air-⁠Q can help monitor air quality in your rooms and detect mold growth early.

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Cigarette smoke emerging from a red-lipsticked woman's mouth in close-up
Air quality 09/24/2024

Smoking — a topic shaped by myths and half-truths. But how well do you really know the facts about tobacco use, its health consequences, and the benefits of not smoking? Take our smoking quiz and test your knowledge.

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