VENTILATION OF SLEEPING ROOMS.
The proper arrangements for the ventilation of sleepiug-rooms has perplexed all. One thing, however, is certain. It has been proved, by actual experiment, that a layer of air lies against the walls, which is subject to very little movement, even when there is a strong circulation in the middle of the room. It is, therefore, important that a bed should not be placed close to the walls. If kept there during the daytime, it should be moved, at least, several inches out into the room at night.
Alcoves and eurtaius should bo avoided. Iv an alcove euclosed ou three sides a lake of air forms, which may bo compared to the stagnant pools which are unruffled by the current.
While placing the bed, especially the head;of it, where it will be shielded from the strongest draught, there should still be enough motion of the air in that vicinity to insure fresh supplies constantly throughout the night.
The prevailing lack of appetite for breakfast, as well as many cases of anaemia unci worse diseases, are due to the breathing over and over again of the same air in restricted bedrooms, where beds are too often placed in alcoves or are shielded by curtains, which are far too seldom shaken out in the fresh air.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 8940, 14 December 1907, Page 10
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217VENTILATION OF SLEEPING ROOMS. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 8940, 14 December 1907, Page 10
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