Our blog covers indoor air and air quality
Our blog is a guide, a reference, and an information source all in one. Here you’ll find well-grounded knowledge, practical tips and current studies about air quality and a healthy indoor climate.
Can the HYLA Water Vacuum Purify the Air? The air-Q Lab Test
Fresh air is healthy and contains a perfect level of humidity. You should supply your lungs with good air not just outdoors, but indoors too. Especially in winter, room air is dry and rather poor quality. Air purifiers are meant to counteract this. In our air-Q Lab, we tested the HYLA EST water vacuum.
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How Well Does the Venta AH902 K Air Purifier Work – The Test in the air-Q Lab
We simply can't live without it: air. But when it comes to air quality, there are big differences. We can't see bad air, but it can still make us sick. To prevent that, there are technical aids known as air filters and air washers. We tested how these work in our air-Q Lab.
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New Year's Particulate Matter: air-Q Measures Sharply Elevated Levels in Leipzig
Particulate matter concentration on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day has been significantly elevated in Leipzig in recent years, even exceeding limit values. The measurement results show, besides the effects of fireworks on New Year's particulate matter, the influence of wood stoves. We explain the health effects and how you can protect yourself.
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Christmas Tree Syndrome — Getting Sick Under the Tree
A Christmas tree is part of the holiday. Yet an estimated one-third of Christmas tree owners suffer from allergic symptoms triggered by their tree. Find out now how to recognize and prevent so-called “Christmas tree syndrome.” We also measured the change in air quality caused by a tree and reveal the results.
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Ventilating Correctly: The Best Tips
Stale room air needs to be exchanged so you stay healthy and productive. Just opening a window isn't enough. Because improper ventilation can lower indoor air quality, cause mold, and waste heating energy. We've put together how to ventilate correctly and the most common questions about ventilating.
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New Product: air-Q Now With New Sensors
We're constantly refining our air analyzer, so you keep benefiting from new features and improvements to the air-Q. Our new sensors, which you can order individually and integrate into your existing air-Q, now provide even greater well-being and optimal safety. Discover our new products now.
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Winter Season = Mold in the Home?
Mold in the home is harmful to health. Often, however, the danger isn't immediately visible to the naked eye. Nevertheless, mold spores in the air negatively affect health and ideally shouldn't be allowed to form in the first place. We explain how you can detect, and even prevent, possible mold infestation based on air components.
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Carbon Monoxide Risk From Pellet Storage?
Heating with pellets is modern and a good alternative to oil. But be careful: the wood pellets can produce an odorless, non-irritating, and thus undetectable, yet deadly gas — carbon monoxide. Anyone who inhales too much of it risks fatal poisoning. Our article shows how to still heat safely with pellets.
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Air Quality in Classrooms – Why the CO₂ Traffic Light Matters So Much
Not just during pandemics is classroom air quality usually inadequate — the air is often stuffy. The recommended CO₂ concentration is quickly exceeded. Since ventilation isn't always adequate, infection risk also rises for students and teachers. CO₂ traffic lights provide relief and ensure better air quality.
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Poisoning Risk: Three Carbon Monoxide Sources Especially in Summer
Carbon monoxide is a highly toxic gas produced, for example, during combustion processes like in stoves and fireplaces. However, there are also carbon monoxide sources in summer that can become dangerous and pose a risk to people indoors.
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air-Q Now With Many New Features for Air Quality Monitoring
We're continually working on new features and improvements for the air-Q. The device's hardware still offers plenty of room for this — so there will be many more updates for better air ahead.
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Wood as a Building Material – Does It Ensure Healthy Air, or Not?
Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years and is considered especially eco-friendly due to the fact that it's a renewable resource. But what effect does wood have on air quality?
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