Purify the air in your car
What pollution is there in the air inside cars?
We find in vehicles all pollutants usually found in urban air , but also pollutants more specific to confined environments.
External sources of pollution in the car: the accumulation of fine particle levels
It was on the occasion of the study carried out on air quality inside cars that Patrice Halimi, the secretary general of the Association Santé Environnement France (ASEF), highlighted the phenomenon of accumulation of pollutants inside vehicles , caused in part by their ventilation systems.
Fine particles, nitrogen dioxide, benzene come directly from the exhaust pipes of surrounding vehicles. They infiltrate your car and degrade indoor air quality.
They are particularly irritating and can affect your airways when you inhale them.
Pollutants from inside the car
In addition to this pollution of external origin, our Cars contain their own pollutants .
The hygiene laboratory of the City of Paris has actually analyzed the interior of hundreds of vehicles in circulation to find:
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs ), i.e. molecules in gaseous form emitted into the atmosphere, which are found in decorative products, varnishes, glues, plastic materials, etc.
- Formaldehyde , a particularly toxic Volatile Organic Compound found in textiles, glue and plastic.
These pollutants come mainly from the materials chosen for the manufacture of seats, armrests and floor coverings. They are partly responsible for the deterioration of the air inside our cars and their contact can cause irritation, dizziness or allergic reactions ... May lead to long-term health problems with chronic exposure.
How to purify the air in your car ecologically?
Don't worry, you can limit the concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in your vehicle And combat indoor air degradation by following these tips.
– Ventilate, but not just any time!
Do not open windows and, if possible, turn off the outside air supply when you are in an enclosed space (tunnel, underground parking, etc.), a traffic jam or when driving behind a polluting vehicle. Outside of these circumstances, it will be necessary to ventilate to renew the air in your vehicle.
– Avoid using air fresheners
These home fragrances, with which you think improving the air in your vehicle , are actually real pollutants . Their composition masks bad odors, but increases the formaldehyde concentration in your car .
– Beware of new cars
Whether you like that famous new smell or not, know that it is not good! It actually signals the presence of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Remember to air out your new car well before using it and regularly vacuum the carpets and seat fabrics.
– Do not smoke inside your vehicle, even with the windows open!
Tobacco is a very significant source of indoor pollution and the particles released can persist, even if the windows are open. We advise you not to smoke in your car, in order to keep the air healthy. See the article The Effect of Tobacco .
– Use an interior air purifier in your car!
Our Airpurlabs air purifier can be installed to purify the air in your vehicle . It is composed of two depolluting agents:
- Activated carbon which, thanks to its adsorption capacity, permanently captures VOCs in its pores.
- Acetoacetamide : an organic active substance that fixes formaldehyde.
Thanks to its small size, our air freshener slips into your vehicle to improve indoor air quality of it and eliminate pollutants present in the air.
– Clean your surfaces with products with a natural composition.
Most household products you find in supermarkets contain chemicals that evaporate during use. These compounds, which degrade air quality , are toxic and you risk inhaling them, especially in a space as enclosed as a car . We advise you to take good care of check the composition of the products used to clean the interior of your vehicle by privileging eco-friendly products and, in any case, respecting the recommended dosage.