Homeowners May be Harbouring This Silent Killer at Home Contaminated Air

Homeowners May Be Harbouring This Silent Killer at Home: Contaminated Air

Charmaine Kon by Charmaine Kon on Jan 14, 2019
Why you should care

Indoor air is polluted with bacteria, pollen, and mould which go undetected until the family catches a cold, seemingly out of nowhere. Learn about the ways these can silently affect your health and what you can do to improve indoor air quality.

While mom cooks the freshest greens for her kids daily and dad doles out constant reminders to drink lots of water, no one pays much attention to the air we breathe, and why not?

We take in about 18kg of air daily, and as majority of our time is spent at home, in the office, or at school, most of that is indoor air.

air volume intakeIndoor air is polluted with aggravators like bacteria, pollen, and mould which go undetected until the family catches a cold or contracts the flu, seemingly out of nowhere.

These aggravators can be more dangerous than obvious outdoor air pollutants like haze because they go undetected; most of the time, they have no tell-tale look or smell!

Purification is Better Than Cure

Besides adverse side effects like asthma and skin allergies, contaminated air is simply uncomfortable. You know this by the stale and humid air bearing a hint of shoe scent, or the heaviness in the air that makes it hard to breath or that wanes your concentration.

Fortunately, Panasonic is paving the way for cool and clean indoor air. Solutions like air conditioners and air purifiers that inhibit viruses & bacteria, and ventilators that bring in fresh air are just some of the offerings that tackle indoor air contamination.

Poor Air Leads to Poor Wellbeing

There are so many sources and side effects of contaminated air at home, most of which we remain blissfully ignorant about. They are:

  • Dust – allergies and sneezing
  • Allergens within fabrics like dust and pollen – asthma
  • Mould in bathrooms and kitchens – respiratory problems
  • Odour from cooking, food waste, and shoes – headaches, dizziness, and nausea
  • Smoke from cigarettes and cooking – eyes, nose, and throat irritation
  • Stale air with high levels of carbon dioxide – fatigue and difficulty breathing
  • Fumes from paint and detergents – potentially cancer causing
  • Airborne bacteria and viruses– viral infections and sicknesses
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from furniture & building materials – health complications and potentially cancer causing

Panasonic products solve these issues by:

  • Exchanging stale air for fresh air
  • Purifying and filtering air
  • Ionising and deodorising air 

Air Exchange

Panasonic’s ventilation systems – as with their ceiling fans – exchange indoor air with fresh outdoor air. By creating air flow and preventing stagnancy, carbon dioxide levels are decreased while VOC density is reduced. This improves breathing and concentration levels while minimising exposure to harmful substances.

Air Cleaning

The air purifiers, humidifiers, and advanced ventilation devices filter and trap microorganisms and dust particles as small as PM2.5 (particles that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers), such as haze

Air Ionisation

The air purifiers and select air conditioners have nanoeTM ionisation technology which inhibit viruses and bacteria while deodorising the air. This is especially important in areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and closets.

Designing Cool and Clean Air Flow

Panasonic products are designed to achieve optimal indoor temperature, humidity, and air quality – based on research data – for comfortable living.

panasonic quality air

The company offers air design expertise to suit different spaces and lifestyle needs. For instance, a home with infants or toddlers would be advised to pay more attention to air purification as dust is mostly found on and near the floor, making young children more susceptible to allergens.

Meanwhile, those who live in apartments can prioritise ventilation and ionisation features to eliminate odours which easily occur within a more compact space.

Superior Technology Inhibits 99.9% of Aggravators

Panasonic’s air conditioners, purifiers, humidifiers, generators, and even health and beauty products boast the nanoe™ technology. The nanoe™ technology releases extremely tiny ions (5 – 20 nanometers) which can penetrate even the smallest crevices like fabric fibres to attract free radicals like bacteria, virus, and odour.

panasonic nanoeOnce combined, the particles convert into water, effectively purifying the air while removing odour. The technology effectively inhibits up to 99.9% of bacteria like H1N1 and viruses like E. coli!

The nanoe-G technology in air conditioners, on the other hand; traps, filters, and deactivates airborne microorganisms and dust particles as small as PM2.5.

Furthermore, its generators produce 3 trillion negative ions per second, keeping you and your family safe from allergens around the clock.


Keep your family safe from indoor air pollutants. Learn more about Panasonic’s air solutions products today. Contact the experts here.

 

Why you should care

Indoor air is polluted with bacteria, pollen, and mould which go undetected until the family catches a cold, seemingly out of nowhere. Learn about the ways these can silently affect your health and what you can do to improve indoor air quality.

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