As winter arrives, the PM2.5 dust season comes along with the cold winds. Many wonder why there is more dust during winter than usual. A simple explanation is that the cool air in winter comes from high atmospheric pressure, causing the ground to release heat quickly. The air above the ground also cools down, and the warm air that rises becomes trapped between layers of cold air, creating a barrier known as stagnant air. This prevents air from circulating, causing dust and other pollutants to flow back down to the ground, resulting in higher air pollution levels. While this may seem normal, the cool breezes of winter can make the situation feel more comfortable. The presence of PM2.5, or fine dust, which originates from incomplete combustion from engines, industrial factories, burning of weeds, and forest fires, has increased significantly over the past three years, greatly impacting health. With a size smaller than 1/25th of a human hair's diameter, nasal hairs cannot filter it out, allowing it to be inhaled directly into the respiratory system, lungs, and bloodstream, affecting white blood cell function and increasing the risk of asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer.

How to Create a Dust-Free Home
Recognizing the importance of living spaces as a key factor in the quality of life for Thai people, COTTO by SCG Ceramics Public Company Limited has developed an innovative air-purifying tile (AIR ION) that can capture dust particles of various sizes, especially the fine dust, effectively capturing up to 89% of PM2.5 while continuously refreshing the air in the home 24 hours a day.

What are the Properties of Air-Purifying Tiles?
Air-purifying tiles are an innovative product made from natural Tourmaline minerals on the tile surface, releasing negative ions at a level of 3,000 ions/cm3 to capture dust, reducing dust levels by up to 89% within 30 minutes.

How to Install Air-Purifying Tiles for Maximum Efficiency
Air-purifying tiles can be installed on both floors and walls, but for optimal dust capture, they should be installed on walls to catch airborne dust within human breathing range. To achieve the best dust-capturing efficiency, it is recommended to cover about 40% of the room's area, equivalent to two walls or one wall and the floor, significantly reducing dust levels in the home. They can be used continuously without electricity, making them a space-saving solution for those living in condos, eliminating the need for bulky air purifiers or air filters, thus being both cost-effective and health-friendly.

In addition to their excellent functionality, designers have crafted the air-purifying tiles with a luxurious and unique design in various colors to suit the tastes of household members and the styles of different rooms, such as:

Living Room
This area tends to accumulate a lot of dust due to various reasons, including clothing or dust brought in from outside. COTTO recommends two designs that cater to the lifestyles of men who appreciate a cool aesthetic while hiding warmth, and sweet women who invite admiration.

Premo Series Wall Tiles feature a stone pattern in gray tones arranged in a brick-like layout, alternating light and dark colors to create depth. Pairing with dark wooden furniture and stylish oval leather chairs results in a cool, masculine living room.

Rita Series Wall Tiles showcase the beautiful patterns of Cream Karaman Marble, a unique natural stone from Turkey, available in two designs: Rita Deco, which features small mosaic-like pieces of marble, and Rita, which highlights the beauty of the marble slab, adding luxury. Choosing the beige Rita series softens the living room's appearance, complemented by light wooden furniture for a gentle, feminine style.

Kitchen and Dining Room
It is now common to combine kitchen and dining areas to save space, making cleanliness from dust particularly important. We recommend Lava Redo air-purifying tiles sized 60x120 cm for flooring, designed from White Volakas, a natural white marble from Greece, with subtle veining for a bright white marble look favored by home designers. Built-in white furniture helps prevent dust from settling in containers, creating a modern luxury kitchen.

Bathroom
This personal space is just as important as any other room. Bathrooms typically have higher humidity than other areas but still accumulate dust from body powders and outside dust entering through windows. We recommend Ammy Series wall tiles, available in two designs: Ammy Mingle and Ammy White, inspired by stones adorning the walls of the ancient Bukchon Hanok village in central Seoul. The design alternates between stone and marble in a mosaic style. Minimalist furniture in the bathroom helps reduce dust accumulation, using white and light wood tones to make dust and dirt more visible for easier cleaning, resulting in a cute, minimalist bathroom.

 

For those interested in air-purifying tiles to enhance fresh air circulation 24/7, special promotions are available for home lovers. Spend 10,000 THB and receive a 500 THB discount. This promotion can be accessed through COTTO LIFE..COM and participating stores nationwide. Discount codes and coupons can be obtained at https://www.cotto.com/fulfill-your-dream/concept until November 30, 2021.
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