WAALWIJK, the Netherlands, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Asthma Affects Around 300 Million People WorldwideIndoor airTips for improving indoor air quality1. Take preventive measures by opting for a floor covering that absorbs dust rather than releasing it. In other words, choose carpet;2. Regularly use a vacuum cleaner with high vacuum power, a roller brush and a HEPA filter;3. Maintain a healthy humidity level (around 30% to 50%);4. Harness the powers of nature to keep the indoor air clean: buy plants;5. Invest in effective HEPA air filters to help purify the indoor air and ensure that the filters are regularly checked and replaced.Response to a crisisPeople spend 90% of their time indoorsGood air quality inside buildings is essential because people spend much of the day indoors. For example, people with a full-time office job spend an average of 1880 hours in the office every year. Collot d'Escury: "In recent years, we have also been drawing the attention of schools to the dangers of poor indoor air quality. The fact that children spend a higher proportion of their time in an environment that is unnecessarily unhealthy cannot be a good thing." Desso has already fitted AirMaster carpet in a large number of European schools. It also works in close alliance with the organisations Frisse Scholen, Gezonde Scholen and Vitaal Lokaal, all of which are committed to
a healthy environment in schools. "The response has been extremely enthusiastic. It couldn't be simpler: the air in the classrooms becomes cleaner, helping to create a better learning environment. For children and teachers with asthma or other respiratory problems, it is like a breath of fresh air.
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