The house needs good ventilation most of the time, but in the winter the need for ventilation is often greater due to the spread of viruses and diseases.
•The importance of ventilating the house in the winter:
Ventilating the house in winter is a way to prevent diseases. Therefore, the sun's rays must be allowed to flood the house during the daylight hours, from 30 to 120 minutes, in order to maintain good health and also to get rid of any unpleasant odors resulting from closing the windows and doors.
Methods of ventilating the house in the winter:
•Open windows and doors
The house's outlets must be opened once a day for at least half an hour to ventilate it and allow the sun to enter, by opening windows and doors if possible.
•Use air purifiers:
Air purifiers work primarily by disinfecting the air and purifying it from pollution. Unlike scented devices, which diffuse essential oils in the home, and humidifiers, which add particles to indoor air and may increase its pollution.
•Using a fan indoors:
Opening windows and doors may not be enough for closed indoor spaces full of moisture, such as the bathroom, kitchen, and basements, and here a fan is the solution, especially after showering, using hot water, cooking, and activities that create humidity.
• Turn on the hood in the kitchen:
Keeping the kitchen window open will also help refresh the air, and will also allow air to circulate throughout the house, in addition to turning on the electric extractor to remove food vapors and odors.
•Growing plants at home:
Growing plants at home is one of the best ways to ventilate the house in winter, as NASA discovered that plants help rid the air of harmful toxins, especially in closed spaces where the air does not flow well.
In conclusion, it is worth saying that professional engineers and designers in their work think about details such as light, shadow, air direction, and how the direction changes throughout the day, so they design taking into account these important details. We advise you, dear reader, to always seek advice from them so that you can enjoy an ideal healthy life.