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.
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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air-Q Founder Mario Körösi Answers Customer Questions
We've been offering the air-Q for several years now. A lot has changed since launch. Time to ask: what do people like, and what don't they? In a survey through our newsletter, we wanted to find out which topics matter to our customers and people interested in air quality, what they wish for, and where there's room for improvement.
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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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Why Do You Need a Formaldehyde Meter?
Formaldehyde (CH₂O) is colorless and has a pungent smell. The dangerous part: at room temperature, the substance becomes gaseous and enters the body through breathing. We explain how formaldehyde forms, what symptoms and health risks threaten, and which furnishings contain CH₂O.
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air-Q Lab Hands-On Test: How Unhealthy Are Scented Candles?
In our Halloween special, we got to the bottom of the question: can scented candles and the like be harmful to health, even carcinogenic? We measured just how much the burning candles change indoor air quality. Find the results here.
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Halloween Special: How Pumpkins, Scented Candles & More Spread Bad Air
It's getting unpleasant outside: fall and Halloween are supposed to feel especially cozy. Scented candles spread a sweet mist and spooky-beautiful decor adorns rooms, but scented candles and the like can be harmful to health, even carcinogenic. We take a closer look at the risks and search for healthy alternatives.
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4 Tips Against Humidity in Your Home: What Tenants Should Know
Humidity in the home can lead to mold and health problems. As a tenant, you're obligated to prevent mold growth in your home – but sometimes the moisture lies in the building fabric itself. We explain how to reduce humidity, prevent mold, and prove that you've fulfilled your duty to prevent mold.
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Poor Air Quality at Oktoberfest — These Readings Were Deficient at the 2023 Wiesn
Munich's Oktoberfest is known for its atmosphere and beer specialties. Beyond all the fun, one issue comes to the forefront: the poor air quality on the festival grounds and in the beer tents. Air measurements reveal alarming values — especially regarding the climate gas methane. We take a closer look at the air readings and their origin.
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