Airborne Bacteria & Viruses – Your Unwelcome Visitors
Did you know that the air quality in your home can be worse than the air quality you face outdoors? In fact, a study by Clean Air Day* showed that ultrafine particle pollution is on average 3.5 times higher inside the home than outside.
This may come as a shock to many mums. You may wonder, “My home is spick and span, how is that possible?” But the fact is, there are many sources of indoor air pollution, including seemingly innocuous products that we use on a daily basis, such as aerosols, perfume, air fresheners, candles and even household cleaning products.
The pollutants they produce come in the form of ultrafine airborne particles which cannot be seen by the naked eye, such as dust, allergens, bacteria, gases and viruses which can circulate within our homes undetected.
Defeating the Invisible Enemy
Yes, the threat of indoor pollution is real, but you can beat it. There are some simple steps you can take such as vacuuming and dusting your home regularly, avoiding scented candles and air fresheners, and regularly ventilating indoor spaces to release harmful gases. But, while these measures may help to reduce the presence of indoor pollutants, they won’t get rid of them altogether. That’s why it’s worth investing in a good quality air purifier.
We spoke to three mums, in various stages of motherhood, whose solution came in the form of the Dyson TP09 Air Purifier. They shared their key concerns and challenges as mums, as well as some insights into the benefits they experienced using the Dyson TP09 Air Purifier in their homes.
Controlling Air Quality at Home the Smart Way
Sofia Arisa, mum to a 7-month-old baby, shares that as a first-time mum she feels the pressure to make sure that everything is just right for her baby.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, she tries to stay indoors as much as possible, and as such, she wants to ensure that she always has good air quality inside her home. This is where the Dyson TP09 plays a key role, capturing and removing 99.95% of airborne particles so she knows her home’s environment is safe.
“What I love about the Dyson TP09 Air Purifier is that it senses 5 different types of air pollutants in real-time. The LCD screen also indicates the exact number and shows that it purifies the air” shared Sofia.
Not only does the Dyson TP09 automatically sense, purify and report the air quality in your home, you’ll be happy to learn that the machine is smart-enabled and can be controlled by the app or voice. This means you can monitor the air quality from anywhere with the Dyson link app or hands-free with compatible voice services, which is perfect when you’re on the go! The continuous purifying and reporting can provide peace of mind that your babies and children are breathing in clean air. As Sofia expresses, “Being a first-time mum, the Dyson TP09 gives me a sense of assurance of the air quality at home.”
Here’s a bonus – the Dyson TP09 Air Purifier does its job without unwanted noise! Sofia mentioned that she loves the fact that it is very quiet, so her baby can have sleep peacefully. As mums, we know how important it is for children to have uninterrupted sleep, especially if they are still babies!
Sealed to Standards that Can Help Beat Sinus Issues
Doreen is currently 32-weeks pregnant and a mum of a 3-year-old. She finds that “motherhood can be very tricky because we are always aware of the environment that our children grow up in.”
Ventilation has been less than desirable for Doreen’s family as nearby construction has led them to keep their windows closed most of the time. This made their home rather stuffy but the alternative was exposing themselves to a constant source of dust which affected her home’s overall environment and also exacerbated Doreen’s sinus problem.
When Doreen and her husband first came across the Dyson TP09 they were initially sceptical about how it could improve the air quality in their home. But after using it for just a few months, her sinus issues were reduced, and their overall environment improved.
Doreen shares, “I trust the Dyson TP09 because it is the only air purifier that is fully sealed to capture dust, virus, and allergens. This prevents the pollutants from leaking back into the air my family breathes.”
This is a key point to mention as the Dyson TP09 doesn’t just have filters that are sealed to HEPA standards, it’s actually the entire air purifier! This means that what goes inside stays inside thus preventing pollutants from re-entering the atmosphere once they’ve been trapped. What makes this even more effective is that only Dyson air purifiers have powerful Air Multiplier™ technology which draws in distant pollutants and projects purified air throughout an entire room instead of just creating a ‘bubble’ of clean air around the machine like most other purifiers.
Just like Sofia, Doreen takes comfort in the fact that Dyson TP09 Air Purifier has helped to improve her overall health and lifestyle. Most importantly, she appreciates that her unborn baby is also surrounded by air that is safe.
Say Goodbye to Toxic Fumes, the Safe Way
One of the little-known but carcinogenic indoor pollutants is formaldehyde, a polluting gas formed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that has a distinct pungent smell (the stent you may all be familiar with from new furniture and paint). Formaldehyde builds up unseen and pollutes the air that we breathe, and the worst part is that it can off-gas for years. Prolonged exposure to high levels of formaldehyde can cause a range of symptoms including watery eyes, coughing, wheezing, nausea, burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat, skin irritation and respiratory symptoms. At times it can even cause more serious health complications for the vulnerable such as newborn babies, young children and the elderly.
Where is formaldehyde found? It comes from many common household items like paint, varnishes, cleaning products, air fresheners, scented candles, mattresses, furniture, shampoo, cosmetics and even children’s toys! The biggest irony is that some household cleaning agents contain this harmful substance so even cleaning our homes can increase indoor air pollution.
Min, the co-founder of A for Arcade and mum to a 3.5-year-old, explains, “I feel a clean-air environment is important, so one of the things that struck me when I first used the Dyson TP09 Air Purifier was the HCHO Formaldehyde which I realise is toxic to our bodies.”
When she initially turned on the Dyson TP09 at home, the levels of HCHO shot up to orange, before going down to yellow (fair) and eventually green (good), within a few minutes. What makes this process even better is that the Dyson TP09 is also the only air purifier that goes beyond capturing formaldehyde by also destroying it continuously through a catalytic process converting it into harmless water and CO2.
Min found the drastic drop of HCHO very reassuring. “It gives me peace of mind, so ever since we’ve been turning on the Dyson every day.”
Furthermore, Min has to consider her son Paul who is an active child, constantly running around their apartment. As she manages her business from home, she needs to ensure that the space is also safe for him to play within so she can work without having to constantly keep an eye on him.
“One of the reasons we chose Dyson is because it is bladeless, so he won’t get hurt and I don’t have to be afraid of where he’s sticking his fingers into!” Min added.
Indeed, a major concern for all mums!
You’ve heard it from mums themselves! Indoor pollutants may be something we can’t run away from, but we can beat them with simple steps such as opening our windows periodically for better air circulation, eliminating unnecessary chemicals from our homes, and of course investing in good quality air purifier. As they all say, the Dyson TP09 makes them feel reassured and gives them peace of mind!
Remember, your home is only a safe haven if it is free of hidden dangers. Discover the Dyson TP09 air purifier at your nearest Dyson Demo stores or online at Dyson.com.sg today!
Sources:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/news/revealed-indoor-air-pollution-3-5-times-worse-than-outdoor-air-pollution
