The basics of air

Air is all around us. Every day we breathe it 20,000 times, which is equivalent to 10,000 liters of air per day. While there is increasing awareness around outdoor air pollution, we are still (too) often unaware of indoor air quality. And yet we spend up to 90% of our time indoors, where air quality is on average 5 times worse than outdoors. So why don't we reflect more often on the air we breathe and what it contains?

Air has three properties that affect our comfort and health.

Humidity

Humidity is expressed as a percentage(%), also called "relative humidity." A healthy humidity is between 40 and 60%.

Air pollution

Air pollution can come from a variety of sources. The measurement standard for particulate matter is micrograms per cubic meter(µg/m³). Healthy air quality is below 20 µg/m³.

Temperature

Temperature, as we know, is measured in degrees celsius(°C). A healthy temperature is between 18 and 20°C. However, comfort also plays a role in temperature. Especially during the seasons, temperature is an important regulator.

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To create a healthy balance between humidity, air quality and temperature, Duux Smart Home can provide insight and contribute to clean and comfortable air throughout the home. Through smart sensors and centralized information from the Duux Smart Home app, the devices are automatically controlled, making you completely unburdened.

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How are the seasons and climate affected?

The seasons play an important role in the development of these properties, but in addition, the properties can also influence each other. One example is the influence of temperature on air quality; for example, air pollution such as smog remains active longer in warm weather and indoor air dries out when it is freezing outside.