How do you clean the air in your home?

Have you ever walked into your own home and smelled something funky? Maybe it’s the old leftovers you forgot about or perhaps it’s something infinitely worse. But what if I told you that smell wasn’t just a bad odor, but instead a build-up of harmful particles lurking in the air itself? Yes folks, that strange smell is actually an indication that your indoor air quality isn’t quite up to par.

Lucky for us all, there are ways we can improve our indoor air quality without having to move out altogether. In this article, we’ll be going over some practical tips on how to clean the air in your home so you can breathe easy once again.

Know Where Your Air Quality Stands

First things first: before we start cleaning up our act (or rather, our air), let’s get an understanding of where it currently stands. One way to do this is by investing in an indoor air quality monitor.

These devices measure the amount of pollution present indoors such as allergens and chemicals from household cleaners. It can also detect humidity levels which could affect not only how comfortable you feel inside but also amplifies allergies and creates mold spores growth opportunities that no one invited.

If getting a monitor sounds like too much trouble then fear not! A simple solution would be opening windows daily for at least five minutes; This allows fresh outdoor oxygen flow – sure its chilly outside now “but hey” – think of breathable lungs as hot cocoa warming gloved hands.

Eliminate Sources of Indoor Pollution

The second step involves eliminating sources of pollutants or dangerous gases within your housemates’ breathing space:

  • Quit smoking: Smoking indoors increases carbon dioxide levels leading to dehydration, headaches and even problems with focus.
  • Use non-toxic disinfectants when cleaning surfaces throughout the house so kids don’t need gas masks during spring-cleaning weekends.
  • Replace oust one-use containers such as plastic bags with reusable air-tight zipper silicone packaging.
  • This will help reduce mold growth and airborne spores buildup in the refrigerator since it doesn’t let moisture or oxygen permitted entry to cause decomposition of perishable food items.
  • Regular cleaning schedules: Cleaning surfaces around the house also removes allergens, and dust mites that stick on everything from clothing fibers, couch dorso-lumbar support cushions and shelves tops

Let’s be honest though – who has time for all of that? One pro tip is focusing on high traffic areas within your home instead. If you want some extra motivation for indoor environmental heroics then think about this; studies have shown reduced aerobic capacity for people living in polluted environments so you could literally be getting fitter by breathing cleaner air!

Bring Nature Inside

There’s no denying the power of nature when it comes to purifying the air we breathe. By bringing plants into our humble abodes we can actively combat and remove harmful toxins present indoors.

Some great detoxifying plant options include peace lilies which are known to absorb ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde and more!, spider plants which can remove carbon monoxide levels inside a room (a gas that is deadly if not noticed!), snake plants provides an organic method for removing pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, trichloroethylene perchlorethylene among other volatile organic compounds . Plus, they look super cute sitting on windowsills or tabletops.

Invest in Air Filtration Systems

If none of these tips tickles your fancy then consider investing in home air filtration systems — just make sure it doesn’t clean away vital structures like walls or roofs: AHEM Shark Tank products cough cough… Jokes aside there are whole-house systems available that efficiently filter large volumes meaning no corner remains filtered out nor missed because those pesky particles could be hiding anywhere.

However, if you’re a renter (or just don’t want to spend the extra cash), then portable air purifiers might be more up your alley. They can effectively clean small areas or rooms and come in many different sizes, colors and functionalities such as detecting CO2 levels so it knows when to work hard for maximum benefit.

The Bottom Line

When the factors that could affect indoor air quality – pollutants – is taken care of we are left with nothing but pure refreshing oxygen-rich aroma sharing living spaces. Not only will introducing these tips result in healthier breathing environments; they also give us peace-of-mind while boosting overall well-being!

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