During a press conference, the Minister of Health, Adam Niedzielski, encouraged regular airing of the rooms. As he explained, it is one of the most important tools in the fight against the third wave of the epidemic in Poland. Why is keeping air circulating in confined spaces so important?
Why should you ventilate the rooms?
In recent months, much more has been said about the necessity of airing rooms and hygiene due to the coronavirus spreading all over the world. The main precautions include: covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, disinfecting your hands and avoiding large groups of people. But what is the airing situation and why does it matter?
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The lack of adequate ventilation of the rooms – not only in the apartment, but also in the office, school or other institution – makes it impossible natural air purification. Under natural conditions, factors such as wind, rain and other atmospheric phenomena occur. They affect air circulation, which can be seen when observing the self-cleaning of the air from smog under favorable conditions. In closed facilities, the possibilities of removing contaminants or microorganisms are very limited. Hence the need to ventilate the rooms, regularly clean and disinfect the surface.
Ventilation of closed spaces is one of the recommended activities, regardless of the season and weather conditions. This is important because it enables the restoration of indoor conditions that are better for humans and less favorable for the development of mold, fungi and pathogens, including the coronavirus. Opening the windows every day helps to maintain the proper temperature and air humidity, especially during the heating season. This form of ventilation will also reduce the number of viruses and microorganisms that enter the interior through various routes.
It is recommended that air the rooms several times a day. Good air flow is important during the heating season when too high a temperature promotes excessive drying of the mucous membranes. The weakening of this protective barrier may make it easier for various microorganisms to enter the body. Ventilating the apartment every few hours every day is not only good practice all year round – it is also recommended for people under home quarantine due to the coronavirus.
In addition to airing the apartment, it is also advisable to regularly ventilate the bedding.
Airing the apartment is also one of the activities that must be done in order to interior cleaning after illness. Taking care of the proper air flow is beneficial not only for the person who has been or is suffering from an infection, but also for the rest of the household. In ventilated rooms, the possibility of creating favorable conditions for the longer survival of viruses in the air and on surfaces such as floors, countertops or objects is reduced.
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