Creating Healthy Happier Homes through Ventilation

Home is where the heart is, a place where we spend a large portion of our day where we work, rest and rejuvenate. And just like a heart, which requires oxygen to function, homes need continual ventilation to improve air quality for a healthy, happier home. 

A healthy home is one that supports our health and wellbeing at every age. The opposite of this is a home that is damp, cold and susceptible to mould.  

The Importance of a Healthy home

Air pollutants cannot be seen to the naked eye, but can result in mild discomfort and even lead to chronic illnesses, especially to those more vulnerable in your household. 

Common Sources of Air Pollution and their Health effects

Carbon Monoxide (gas, cars, cigarette smoke, kerosene) 

Effect: Aggravation of Cardiovascular disease.

Formaldehyde (consumer products, crafts, some wood products) 

Effect: Eye, nose and throat irritation

Volatile organic compounds (cleaning products, office equipment)  

Effect: Eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches.

House Dust Mites (in bedding, carpets, furniture)

Effect: Aggravation of Asthma, nasal irritation.

Mould Spores (Bathrooms, damp rooms, window sills, indoor plants, poorly ventilated areas) Effect: Aggravation of Asthma, nasal irritation.

Pet Dander

Effect: Aggravation of Asthma and Hay Fever. 

Improving air quality

Good ventilation is essential for keeping the air clean inside the home. Ventilation helps move air into a room and distribute the air within to help both dilute pollutants originating in a home, and remove pollutants from it. 

 Opening windows regularly to allow air to circulate also helps improve the air quality. You will be able to let out any irritating substances, reduce allergens and help to control humidity. 

How the humble ceiling fan can improve ventilation and air quality

Fans are one of the most important tools that can be used to move air within a home. By placing a fan close to an open window or door, the fans will increase the rate at which outside air is mixed with the inside air and help remove pollutant particles by blowing air out. 

At Big Ass Fans, dilution is the solution to pollution. Even without an open window, our fans can improve airflow and air quality by providing that important balance between moving air into a space, and removing pollutants from. As a result, air is circulated and the health of a home is significantly improved. With the addition of ceiling fans, you can rest, relax and work in a home that is constantly improving air quality and supporting your wellbeing. 

Want a healthy, happier home? Contact Big Ass Fans 1300 244 277 for your airflow solution.