11 Ways to Make Your Life Quieter - The Telegraph
11 Ways to Make Your Life Quieter
Jack Rear writer’s flat rattles and thrums at an uncomfortable volume. Why is this happening and how can we all dampen the racket?
In this practical Telegraph feature, lifestyle writer Jack Rear explores why modern homes feel louder than ever and what we can do to bring the volume down.
From rattling furniture and traffic noise to the constant hum of household appliances, the article examines how everyday sounds shape our health, sleep and wellbeing. With noise pollution now recognised as a major environmental health risk, it looks at simple ways to create calmer living spaces, from soft furnishings and acoustic design choices to quieter product innovations, including Quiet Mark certified products that support the goal of quieter living.
Featuring insight from Quiet Mark CEO and Founder Poppy Szkiler, the article also highlights how independent acoustic testing helps consumers identify products designed to reduce unnecessary noise in the home.
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Above & Main Image: Household appliances to help make your life quieter. The Telegraph/Jack Rear
The places that nominally provide us with peace and sanctuary are often the noisiest place of all. The whirring washing machine, the humming fridge, to say nothing of the televisions, smartphones speakers, alarms and timers we surround ourselves with... That’s where certification like Quiet Mark comes in.
“We’re experts in world-class acoustic measurement, independently validating and certifying products, technology and noise-reduction solutions over 100 product categories,” explains Poppy Szkiler, a co-founder and chief executive.
Above: Quiet Mark Certified Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 alarm clock to help make your life quieter. The Telegraph/Jack Rear
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