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.
Traffic Exhaust & Its Effects on Air Quality in Homes
It was supposed to be the start of the "Monster Jam" tour in Germany. But the opening event in Hamburg was called off shortly after it began. The reason was unusual carbon monoxide levels. We take a closer look at which exhaust fumes enter the air from traffic and how dangerous they can be for the room air in our homes.
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How Do Saharan Dust & Other Seasonal Changes Affect Air Quality & Health?
Even thousands of kilometers from the African desert, we feel the effects of Saharan dust. Every year, the fine dust reaches Germany via air currents. Here, it affects air quality and impacts our health. Learn now what health effects threaten and what you can do about it.
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Measuring Room Air Quality: Where Is the Best Place to Start?
According to a study by the German Federal Environment Agency, German adults spend 20 hours a day indoors. It's therefore important to know what's in the room air we breathe. But where should you start when you want to measure a room's air quality?
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5 Tips for an Allergy-Friendly Home
During pollen season, many allergy sufferers only find relief indoors. To help you breathe easier within your own four walls, you should turn your home into an allergy-friendly space. We share 5 simple tips for turning your home into a feel-good oasis for allergy sufferers and minimizing symptoms.
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Preventing Air Pollution in the Smart Home: Tips & Advice
Indoor air pollution can affect your well-being and health. We track down sources of air pollution in the smart home, give tips for choosing eco-friendly devices, smart ventilation control, and targeted prevention. We also show how you can use connected systems for optimal air quality.
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Air Quality & Mental Health: Connections and Approaches to Solutions
The quality of the air you breathe affects health and well-being: both physically and mentally. We look at how air pollution can affect mental health, the current state of research, and which measures help reduce air pollution.
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Getting to the Bottom of Odors and Indoor Climate Problems With the air-Q Indoor Air Analysis — for Your Health
The quality of your indoor air affects your well-being. That's why you should know what's in the air. An indoor air analysis is effective for detecting mold early and identifying air pollutants that harm health. You'll also learn which measures you should take to improve air quality.
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Air Quality Measurement Technologies: Innovative Techniques, Trends & Future Developments
Precise, comprehensive data collection and evaluation are necessary for an air analysis. We take a closer look at innovative air quality measurement technologies, examine current trends, and outline possible future developments: from sensor-based approaches to advanced AI-powered analysis techniques.
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Radon: The Radioactive Gas in Living Spaces
In December 2023, the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) published a map of radon concentration in Germany. The map shows which radioactive concentration prevails in which region. We take a closer look at the gas and the map and answer common questions.
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Give Health This Christmas: With the New air-Q Gift Voucher for a Professional Air Analysis
Give more than just festive cheer — give an air analysis from air-Q, the ultimate gift for the health-conscious! With air-Q, you give yourself or others a professional indoor air analysis to detect and prevent possible health risks from air pollutants in time.
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Mold & Higher Heating Costs Because Your Neighbor Doesn't Heat? What You Should Know!
If your own home doesn't warm up despite the radiators being turned up, or mold even develops, your neighbor's heating behavior could be a cause. We take a look at the most common types of mold in a home and how you can protect yourself against a landlord accusing you of violating the ventilation and heating clause in your lease.
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No More Secret Smoking — the air-Q Air Quality Monitor Creates Transparency
Smoke-free spaces are a social need. Secret smoking reduces property value. In non-smoking hotel rooms, vacation rentals, or schools, violating the no-smoking policy comes with financial consequences for replacement purchases. Air quality monitors like the air-Q detect cigarette smoke and warn of violations.
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