Noise pollution created due to factors outside one’s home is unavoidable, but an individual can easily control the factors inside their home. One can reduce noise pollution through the following ways:-
1. Turning Off Appliances
Appliances such as air conditioners, television, heaters and fans contribute to the overall noise levels at home and offices. One can easily turn these electronic devices off when not in use. This way, an individual can easily avoid unwanted noise at home.
2. Reducing the Volume of Media Gadgets
The use of media gadgets like television, computer, mobile and iPad have become common. However, one can lower the volume of these devices while using them and completely switch them off when not in use. It can benefit individuals if they dedicate separate time for watching television or playing games on the computer. This way they can have an hour without any noise.
3. Replacing/Repairing Old Machines
Old machinery like the washing machine or mixer grinder tends to create a lot of noise compared to the new ones. If repairing the old machines can stop the noise emission then it’s a win-win situation for the user. However, if repairing the machine cannot salvage its noise, one should consider replacing them with new ones.
4. Soundproofing the Rooms
Soundproofing all the rooms in the house is the best way to cancel out all the sounds coming from outside the house. For instance, a party is going on in the neighbour’s house, and they are playing music on the loudspeaker, the soundproof rooms will cancel out the noise.
5. Using Ear Protection
Ear protection like earplugs and earmuffs can come handy when one is outside the house. An individual can control the noise creating factors at home, but one cannot do much about noisy outside elements. This is where earplugs come in handy, as they will reduce the impact of the sounds. For example, construction is going on a building beside an individual’s office, but he can do nothing about it. Instead, he can use earplugs to protect himself from hearing damage.
Sound is an essential element in human life, but it becomes noise when this sound exceeds recommended decibels. These unwanted sounds together create noise pollution and interfere with the lives of humans and animals.
Noise pollution negatively impacts humans by affecting mental and physical health. In addition, the diseases caused by noise pollution can be highly detrimental to human health.