Fuel for cooking: Fire wood, kerosene, coal or charcoal are major source of particulate matter &
Carbon monoxide, when they are used as fuel for cooking indoor. Alternates for these indoor
polluting fuels are LPG and electric stoves.
Wall paints: Paints are higher source of emitting VOC’s (Volatile organic compounds, Hazardous Air
pollutants and Particle pollution (pre painting preparatory stages) contributes to the indoors. Using
low emission Paints and employing preventive & safety measures pre painting preparatory stages
could reduces the impact.
Ageing furniture: Furnitures made out plastics and Man made wood. Emissions causes due to
temperature change by the additives used in manufacturing plastic furniture, VOC’s emission from
glues and chemicals used in processing man made wooden planks are major contributor. Try to use
resources like wood, bamboo, stone for furnishing.
Water leaks & Rainy season: Roof leaks or rain season increases the moisture content in the
ambiance. Excess moisture in air is thriving conditions for mildew and dust mites which could trigger
asthma and allergies. Arresting the water leaking by appropriate plumbing/ water proofing and use
dehumidifier or heaters to reduce the moisture content in air.
Odor, synthetic fragrance & Cigarette smoke: Smell of food, moisture, mildew, mites, tobacco
smoke cause the discomfort to breathe and induces allergies. Try not to smoke indoors, use natural
oils for fragrance and use charcoal bags to remove odor.
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