(Newswire.net — December 6, 2021) —
Poor indoor air quality can lead not only to headaches and dizziness, but also to respiratory diseases, heart disease, and even cancer.
That’s why it’s important to maintain clean home air, which isn’t hard to do. In fact, making small changes to your everyday habits can make a world of difference when it comes to the air quality in your home, and we’re here to tell you about a few of the things you can do.
Read on for a brief guide to maintaining great home air quality.
Open Your Windows
You’d be surprised by the number of harmful pollutants that can build up inside your home just by cooking or completing other household chores. Opening your windows, even for 10 minutes a day, can help combat those pollutants.
Grab Some Greenery
While houseplants are a beautiful addition to any home, they also make great air purifiers. Now, the cleaning they can accomplish isn’t enough to be completely effective on their own, but pairing them with another method is a great place to start.
They do still cleanse the air, though, and their other benefits make having them around worth it. They can help reduce your anxiety levels and increase productivity. They can also potentially prevent harmful bacteria from settling inside your home.
Essential Oils and Beeswax Candles
Like plants, the jury is still out on whether these methods alone can purify the air in your home completely. Investing in a decent home fragrance diffuser, however, is still a great thing you can do, and so is burning beeswax candles.
No matter what, they’re better than regular candles made with chemicals, paraffin wax, and other pollutants. They’re also great for adding scents to your home, and oils like eucalyptus and lavender are great for reducing anxiety and relaxing.
It’s important to be careful with essential oils if you have pets, though, because some of them can lead to respiratory and other health problems. Lavender and frankincense are two great, pet-friendly options.
Pick Up After Pets
Pet dander is found pretty much everywhere in your home if you have an animal. Dander is actually what causes allergic interactions in humans, and it can cause you to develop allergies or asthma-like symptoms.
Grooming them regularly (and brushing every day if necessary) can help this a lot. It’s also important to vacuum with floors and furniture with a machine equipped with a HEPA filter.
Invest in a Purifier
Air purifiers are especially great for those with allergies. Air purifiers can be worthwhile for reducing harmful particles in the air, and they’re great at keeping toxins out.
Ready to Experience Clean Home Air?
Now that we’ve taken you through a few of the best things you can do to maintain clean home air, it’s time for you to get started. Whether you take only take one idea from this article or all of them, you’ll be well on your way to great home air quality.
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