These are the ways to avoid pollution through technology

As each day passes after Diwali, it seems that air pollution is increasing day by day. Even eight days after Diwali, there is no improvement in the quality of air. The air in many cities of the country has become polluted to a great extent and people are having difficulty breathing due to smog. We cannot escape from the haze and poisonous gases caused by air pollution. It has become difficult to breathe even in homes in many other cities including Delhi-NCR. But we cannot lose hope. Today we will tell you 5 such ways by which you can protect yourself from this haze i.e. smog and poisonous gases with the help of technology both at home and outside.

Due to air pollution in Delhi, people are being forced to leave the city. The situation in many other cities including Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna is also not very good. In a report released by WHO, about half of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are Indian cities. Air pollution can reduce the lifespan of people by three years, but there are some ways through which you can improve the situation.

1. Install air purifier in the house
If you think that you are safe in your home then this is not true. In many researches Claim It has been said that air pollution is a big problem inside the house just like outside. The special thing is that in the last few years, many companies including Xiaomi, Eureka Forbes, Philips and Samsung have introduced home air purifiers keeping the Indian market in mind. These purifiers come in many different price ranges.

The easy-to-use purifiers at the entry level can cover a room of 14×12 feet, while the expensive models cover larger areas. The price of the entry-level models starts at Rs 10,000 and goes up to Rs 40,000.

Most manufacturers claim that their air purifiers remove dust, allergens, dust particles from the air and make it breathable. Buy models that come with a HEPA filter and four filtration layers. But if you are on a budget, there are also models with three filter layers. For respiratory issues, it is important that the purifier filters PM 2.5 particles.

While most filters in India come with manual control or touch panel, there are some models that can be controlled through a smartphone app, such as Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 2 (price- Rs 9,999) and Honeywell Air Touch-S (Rs 33,000). The purifier’s filter needs to be replaced every six months to a year. For this, you will have to spend between Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000 depending on your device.

2. Portable Air Purifier
There may be some problems with the air purifiers mentioned above. Like they are heavy and it is difficult to carry them around the house. Therefore, you will have to buy many units of them and they are also expensive. But if you are spending Rs 10,000 or more on your home purifier, then portable air purifiers are a good option for you.

Portable air purifiers, which are available for around Rs 5,000, can clean the air in a smaller area (about 50 square feet) than a full-size purifier. But it is a good option. However, most portable air purifiers do not use HEPA filters. But these purifiers are still helpful. Most portable purifiers come with washable filters, which makes them not very expensive.

The small size of the portable air purifier ensures that you can easily carry it during a trip, your home, car.

3. In-car air purifier
Do you constantly travel on dusty roads? Then maybe it’s time to buy an in-car air purifier. This is another segment in the market that is growing rapidly. In-car air purifier price Starting from around Rs 2,500. Most in-car air purifiers connect to the car’s cigarette lighter port and are also very lightweight.

This purifier ensures that the air you get is clean by settling the dust present in the air on the floor, seats and other places in the car. Apart from this, you also have to keep your car thoroughly clean.

At the same time, some in-car air purifiers claim that they are using ozone disinfection technology to purify the air. These air purifiers claim to purify the air by releasing ozone in the car. However, people who suffer from asthma should not buy such a purifier because in the long run it can cause a lot of discomfort. Exposure to ozone can cause lung problems.

4. Air Purifying Bulb
Some companies in India are also selling air purifying bulbs that ensure that the dust particles present in the air settle on the floor. These bulbs are helpful in reducing the smoke and dust coming from cigarettes, cooking materials and other things.

These are suitable for small spaces like bathroom, kitchen, laundry area. Their price ranges from Rs 700 to Rs 3,000 and the price also depends on the brand. Such bulbs from Eureka Forbes are available at Rs 10,000. Can be purchased for less than Rs 1,000.

5. Air Quality Monitor
The fight against air pollution in Delhi and other cities also depends on the fact that you should know what the air around you is like. With an air quality monitor, you can check and analyze the air around you. Although it does not work as a purifying tool, the ambient air quality monitor tells you about the temperature, humidity, CO2 value and dust level. Apart from this, this monitor can also tell you whether the quality of air around you is good, normal, bad or dangerous. However, along with this, you will have to buy an air purifier to avoid pollution and get clean air.