With schools reopening and working adults making their way back to their offices, we'll naturally be spending more time in our cars travelling to and fro. As the driver, you make sure everyone puts on their seatbelt for their own safety.
However, you shouldn’t forget about the safety of the air they breathe in as well. Living in a tropical climate, our first instinct usually is to blast the air conditioner at top speed to ward off the heat on a hot day.
Did you realise that blasting your car’s air conditioner doesn’t just suck up your petrol, it can carry even more polluted air into the car than outdoors? Fortunately, there are some ways to address this issue.
Most, if not all cars have two options for airflow:
But what are the differences? Which is better for you?
Most of us use Cabin Air Recirculation Mode due to the hot weather of our tropical country, but it isn’t always the best option.
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You might be thinking: ‘who uses this Mode in this weather?!’ The truth is, there might be some good uses for Fresh Air Mode!
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So, which Mode is better for you? The short answer is that both Modes are useful at different times. Alternating between the two helps keep the air in your car fresh.
Still not sure which to use? We might have a solution for you! The Atmosphere DRIVE boasts a 99% removal rate of pollutants and has received the Allergy UK Seal of Approval. Its combination pre-filter, carbon filter and fabric particulate filter keeps the air in your car fresh, clean and safe.
