Indoor air quality often slips under the radar in discussions about respiratory health.
While we worry about city smog and pollution, did you know that asthma affects over 30 million people in India, accounting for nearly half of all asthma-related deaths worldwide?
The real danger could be lurking inside your home—where the air you breathe might be up to 10 times worse than outdoors.
Why Indoor Air Can Be Worse Than You Think
Everyday allergens like dust mites, pollen, pet dander, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) thrive inside our closed spaces. These invisible triggers can cause:
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Nasal congestion and sneezing
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Asthma flare-ups
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Skin irritations
Even worse, over 60% of people don’t associate household dust with health problems—a surprising knowledge gap.
What Can You Do? Actionable Steps to Improve Indoor Air Quality
1. Change Simple Habits
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Remove shoes before entering your home.
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Change clothes after coming home, especially during allergy season.
2. Clean Smarter
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Use damp cloths for dusting—dry dusting just spreads particles.
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Try using a Vacuum Cleaner if that’s feasible.
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Mopping is a helpful option for Indian homes, instead of regular Floor Cleaners - try Plant based safer Floor Cleaners which will reduce the allergen load.
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Clean when allergy sufferers are not present to reduce their exposure.
3. Ventilate and Purify
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Open windows strategically, but beware of outdoor allergens.
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Use indoor plants that are suitable for purifying the air (check for allergens like pollen and choose the right kind of plans)
Interesting Facts About Your Home and Health
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Most of us spend over 90% of our time indoors!
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Indoor air pollution may go unnoticed but is one of the top threats for those with asthma and allergies.
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Regular cleaning of often-ignored spots (mattresses, upholstery) can dramatically reduce symptoms for allergy-prone individuals.
Small changes go a long way, you can transform your home into a safe, and healthy one. Take charge of your indoor air quality with safer, plant-based Floor Cleaners, All-purpose Cleaners from Klin.
Founder's Note :
I'm Iswarya and a mom of two, we live in Chennai and being a urban household with young children, I make conscious choices in all the products I use at my home. When I started Klin, Safety was my priority. Our Floor Cleaners and Surface Cleaners have been tested in labs as well as in many homes in Chennai and Coimbatore. I would love for you to give a try to Klin.
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Team Klin wishes you a happier and healthier Home.
