The gadgets that really are a breath of fresh air! - Daily Mail
The gadgets that really are a breath of fresh air! - Daily Mail The gadgets that really are a breath of fresh air! - Daily Mail Posted: 17 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT We all know we're inhaling too much pollution, with the world's first ultra-low emission zone created in London this month in a bid to tackle our toxic air crisis. But what you may not realise is that the worst exposure can come in your own home. There are two main concerns: gases called 'volatile organic compounds' (VOCs) that are released by detergents, sprays and burning candles; and particles known as PM2.5, produced by the likes of wood-burning stoves. Exposure over a long period to too much of these substances has been linked to health problems including lung damage and eye, nose and throat irritation. Alice Smellie (pictured) tested a selection of gadgets which promise to purify air quality in polluted rooms around the house But there is a...