Prof Rajasekhar Balasubramanian(opens in new tab), from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering(opens in new tab), discussed the drivers behind recent changes in local air quality and their impact on household environments. He explained how everyday routines, such as cooking methods, indoor drying of laundry, and the use of air fresheners, can degrade indoor air quality and shared practical advice on maintaining healthy living spaces during haze periods.
Could air fresheners, cooking style and even laundry make indoor air quality unhealthy?
On CNA938, Prof Balasubramanian said that while outdoor haze impacts air quality, everyday household activities and consumer products also contribute to indoor air pollution.
