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How Do Bad Kitchen Habits Affect Indoor Air Quality?

Updated: Aug 15

We often overlook the very idea of Indoor Air quality, even though we spend a maximum of our time indoors. There are several appliances that we have in our homes that can impact our indoor AQI. One of the factors that affect our indoor AQI is the Kitchen habits and appliances that we use.



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How Bad Kitchen Habits Affects AQI


This blog delves deep into the lesser-known impact of our kitchen habits that can affect our Indoor Air Quality and how integrating uBreathe Air Purifiers can help deal with the problem of bad indoor air quality.


Causes of Bad Indoor Air Quality in the Kitchen

  • Poor Ventilation: Inadequate ventilation allows cooking fumes, smoke, and steam to accumulate, increasing pollutant concentration. Using exhaust fans is highly advisable to improve ventilation.

  • Using Nonstick Cookware at High Temperatures: Overheating nonstick cookware can release harmful chemicals, such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), into the air. Avoid cooking at high temperatures with nonstick pans and opt for alternative cookware materials.

  • Lack of Regular Cleaning: Accumulation of grease, food particles, and spills can harbor bacteria and mold, releasing spores and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Regular cleaning of kitchen surfaces, appliances, and floors is essential to prevent buildup.

  • Using Scented Cleaners and Air Fresheners: Many scented cleaners and air fresheners contain VOCs that degrade indoor air quality. Use unscented, natural, or eco-friendly cleaning products and freshen the air with natural ventilation instead.

  • Open Kitchens: While aesthetically appealing and socially functional, open kitchens can degrade indoor air quality. Cooking fumes, including smoke, grease, and steam, can spread more easily throughout the home without barriers to contain them.



How Integrating uBreathe Air Purifier Can Help

  • Full-Spectrum Air Cleaning for Better AQI: uBreathe's biological filtration effectively removes PM2.5, TVOCs, and other gaseous pollutants, enhancing overall indoor air quality. It not only targets PM2.5 but also addresses a wide range of air quality issues by capturing particulate matter and improving oxygen levels.

  • Energy Efficient: Designed to be eco-friendly, uBreathe air purifiers consume minimal energy, use sustainable materials, and reduce the need for disposable filters.

  • Organic Purification: Utilizing patented "Breathing Roots" technology, uBreathe enhances the natural purification abilities of plants through phytoremediation. A centrifugal fan boosts this process, allowing air at the soil-root zone to rise and interact with root microbes for more effective air cleaning.

  • Minimal Carbon Footprint: uBreathe provides a comprehensive air wellness solution, managing PM2.5, TVOCs, HCHO absorption, indoor CO2 concentration, and biological contaminants. Its eco-friendly, sustainable design helps reduce carbon emissions.

  • Easy Maintenance & Aesthetically Pleasing: With its low power consumption and sleek design, uBreathe air purifiers complement any space, from homes to workplaces. The purifier includes a plant and features a gentle mood light, adding a touch of elegance to your environment.


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uBreathe Life with the power of 500 plants

 

uBreathe's commitment to clean air and respiratory wellness provides valuable solutions and resources. With their innovative air purifiers and guidance on air quality management, individuals can create healthier indoor environments.


Editor: Mansi Mourya

Guest Written by Rashi Sethi



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