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.
Can Plant Pot Covers Purify the Air? We Put the AIRY Pots to the Test in the air-Q Lab!
Air pollutants at home are bad for your well-being and health. But how do you get clean air in your rooms? AIRY's plant pot covers promise an innovative biofilter and a patented natural room air purification system. We checked how effective these pots really are in our air-Q Lab with the air-Q air monitor.
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): Definition, Causes & Effects
Do you suffer from headaches or airway irritation indoors? Sick building syndrome, triggered by elevated VOC levels, could be the cause. Read now how volatile organic compounds get into the air, what health effects they can have, and what helps against VOCs.
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Increased Particulate Matter from Vacuum Cleaners? – Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Put to the air-Q Test
Particulate matter in the home poses a risk to health. Good floor hygiene is the only real defense against these tiny particles. Are cordless vacuum cleaners the ideal solution, or do they just stir up more dirt? We put the Xiaomi cordless vacuum to the test and checked particulate matter levels while vacuuming.
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air-Q Tests: The Effects of Air Conditioning in the Office
Heat drives away concentration. What brings relief in the office on hot days? Clearly, air conditioning! But how does circulating the air affect air quality? Does air conditioning pose a health risk? We checked this and analyzed the effects of the air conditioner in our own office with the air-Q.
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Absolute Humidity: Definition, Causes & Effects
Absolute humidity describes how much water vapor is present in the air. This measurement is influenced by our breathing, plants, cooking, or showering. Since absolute humidity plays an important role in human well-being, we take a closer look at this metric.
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Particulate Matter in the Home – Sources, Dangers & Solutions
Contrary to popular belief, particulate matter levels in homes are often twice as high as outdoors. What's more, the tiny particles are even more harmful indoors than outside. Find out now how particulate matter gets into our homes, what health effects it can cause, and what you can do about it.
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Should You Ventilate While Sleeping? The air-Q Practical Bedroom Test
Moisture, CO₂, and other air components continuously rise indoors with the window closed. However, high air quality is necessary for restful sleep. Should the window therefore be open all night, or is it enough to ventilate well before bed? We ran the practical test with our air-Q air quality monitor.
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The air-Q in TechStage's Independent Test: An Interview with Editor Kai Schmerer
Kai Schmerer tests various devices for TechStage — his test reports always clarify important user questions and recreate real-world usage scenarios. For the practical test of individual air purifiers, he used our air-Q air measuring device. In our interview, we asked him about his experiences and how important air quality is to him.
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Air Purifier vs. Air Quality Monitor – Do You Really Need Both?
Anyone wanting to improve indoor air quality needs to eliminate pollution from carbon monoxide and dioxide, particulate matter, or mold spores. Many people turn to air purifiers for this. But what do air purifiers really achieve? And: do I still need an air quality monitor alongside my air purifier to keep an eye on air quality? We answer these questions.
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Pollen Allergy & Hay Fever: Definition, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Treatment
When nature awakens to new life and everything starts blooming, that's not a pleasant experience for everyone. For many people with a pollen allergy, this is when hay fever season begins. But what exactly is hay fever? How does it develop and how can it be avoided?
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Air Pollution in Major Cities: These German Cities Are Most Affected
Smoking cars, ships, chimneys on private homes or factories: urban life is shaped by exhaust fumes. Air measurements show just how bad the air really is in German major cities. We compare the readings of ten German major cities and reveal what health effects the pollutants have.
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Is the Dragon Tree Houseplant Suitable for the Bedroom? – The Big air-Q Test!
The myth that houseplants don't belong in the bedroom persisted for a long time. But this assumption has been disproven: there are plants that need little oxygen and even improve the indoor climate. In our air-Q Lab, we thoroughly tested three species and measured their effect on air quality. Today we introduce you to the dragon tree.
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