The Nuance
The Germ-Cleaning Power of an Open Window
Let the breeze blow those pathogens away
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5 min readApr 9, 2020
Anyone who’s been cooped up in a stuffy, stagnant room can appreciate the simple pleasure of an open window and a fresh breeze. Breathing clean outdoor air may even provide some cognitive benefits: If a space is small and poorly ventilated, there’s evidence that accumulated C02 can…