7 Ways to Make Home Air Fresher. Indoor air pollution can occur inside the house without your realizing it. Dirt, hair from pets, fin...
7 Ways to Make Home Air Fresher. Indoor air pollution can occur inside the house without your realizing it.
Dirt, hair from pets, fine particles, and carbon monoxide can have a serious
and long-lasting effect on your health. Daily distractions such as dry eyes,
headache, or fatigue can actually be caused by poor air quality in your home.
And chances are you do not know that the cause is dirty air! That's why you
should be able to take the time to improve the air you breathe in your home.
There are several easy ways you can do to increase oxygen flow in the home and
reduce alergan indoors.
1. Clean the air vents
The first thing you can
do to improve the air quality in your home is to clean the air vents. Open the
window, clean the air filter inside the house. AC is also one of the many
places to store dust and dirt. Do not forget to routinely clean the air conditioner
and change the filter.
2. Change and clean the bed regularly (especially pillows)
It turns out that air
quality in bed can also be so bad that it is considered a scientific
"nightmare". Make a habit of washing pillows, sheets, and blankets
every week or investing anti-allergic pillow protectors to reduce exposure to
allergens and dust mites during sleep.
3. Avoid scented products
Aromatherapy candles may
be fragrant but they have no function for your lungs. Fragrant products packed
with toxic chemicals (such as toluene and benzene) and other harmful
ingredients, so choose environmentally friendly aromatics. Fresh flowers for
example, not only fragrance but also beautify your dwelling.
4. Replace detergent and fabric softener
Commonly used laundry and
softener detergents often contain toxic (sometimes carcinogenic) ingredients
that can affect the condition of your lungs, nose and throat. So choose a
detergent that is environmentally friendly and natural for everyday use.
5. Forget air fresheners
According to a study by
the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), air fresheners and store-bought
air purifiers contain a number of toxic substances such as acetone, butane,
propane, and formaldehyde, all of which are associated with serious respiratory
diseases. Before you use a dangerous air freshener spray, try opening the
window and let it in the fresh air into the house.
6. Invest in a water purifier
Although the price is
quite expensive, electronic air purifiers, especially those equipped with
high-efficiency filters (HEPA), can work wonders for airless rooms. In addition
to capturing any kind of small particle in the air (animal hair, pollen, and
bacteria), they help improve airflow and indoor circulation. However, if you're
looking for something more affordable, consider a smaller version like
humidifier, ionizer, HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner instead.
7. Buy the plant
Due to the ability of
plants to filter out carbon dioxide, certain ornamental plants are actually
known to clean the air in your room. Choice of some healthy indoor plants can
be used to absorb toxins indoors and start oxygen production.
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