Open Your Windows: Expert's Summer Health Warning

Daily 40-minute airing urged as AC units trap dust and stale air indoors

TDT | Manama

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Families relying on air conditioning throughout summer risk serious indoor air quality problems unless they open windows for at least 40 minutes daily, a public health pest control expert has warned.

Khalid Al Boursheid said air conditioners do not draw in fresh air; they recirculate existing indoor air. Some filters push dust and fine particles back into rooms, worsening conditions for allergy and sinus sufferers.

He urged households to switch off AC units daily and open windows in bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms to allow sunlight and fresh air to naturally cleanse the home.

Gecko and Pest Alert

Al Boursheid also warned that summer brings a rise in geckos, drawn by insects near cracks, AC gaps and indoor plants. He cautioned against improper pesticide use and advised calling trained specialists for stronger treatments.

On rodents, he noted peanut butter outperforms cheese as trap bait, while glue traps can be ineffective as their odour repels rats.

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