Every time you buy a new carpet, fabrics, or other furnishings for
your home, you might not be aware that you’re bringing some of manufacturing chemicals into your house. These chemicals contribute to the air
pollution inside your home.
Though you might not smell them, volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) likely exist. These compounds easily become gases your
family inhales each and every day, and they’re harmful to your health.
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Since May is clean air month, here are effective tips for improving the air quality in your home.
Research proves that air-purifying plants are a remedy to various
unhealthy household chemicals that promote poor air quality. Inhaling them can
lead to an asthma attack, sinus congestion, fatigue, and even headaches.
Air-purifying indoor plants soak up VOCs and break them down.
Put your plants in a pot and place them in your living room or
bedroom.
Here are 10 indoor plants effective against household
emissions like carbon monoxide, ammonia, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene,
and formaldehyde. Some of these plants are better at eradicating particular chemicals than others. You’ll get the most benefits when you bring in a variety of them in a room. Get a dose of fresh air inside your home.
- Chinese Evergreen
- Diffenbachia
- Philodendron
- Dracaena
- Snake Plant
- Palm
- Peace Lily
- Dieffenbachia
- Boston Fern
- ZZ Plant
Place bigger pots in your patio to clean the air your breathe as you
relax in the afternoons.
If you have a large space, plant a garden, but if you have a smaller
space, a vertical garden will do. Vertical gardens can be your air purification wall. Gardens, horizontal or vertical, will not only improve the air quality of your home, but also beautify your home. Plants purify and eliminate airborne toxins from outside, while discharging
clean oxygen.
Vertical gardening is an excellent tip for those who lacks space.
3. Minimize your use of air-conditioning and
give vertical gardening a try
In attempts to decrease the humidity in your home, you often use air
conditioners. While this can lower your home’s humidity, it can also increase carbon. Conversely, you can have a natural humidifier or air cooler by having house plants.
Since May is clean air month, why not naturally
cool your surrounding with a garden. Additionally, increase ventilation
in your home by using exhaust fans and opening your windows.
Let the natural air circulates inside your home by opening more
windows and having more plants inside.
Household chemicals come from materials like cleaning solutions,
beauty products, and ovens, synthetic materials like rubber, fiber, and
plastic. Most store-bought cleaners are made from toxic chemicals. This is why
they have warning labels about not inhaling the fumes. Use natural cleaning and
beauty products to lessen toxic chemicals in your home. You can also make your own cleaners or skincare solutions using ingredients like honey, brown
sugar, olive oil, coconut oil, lemon, vinegar and baking soda.
Baking soda is an all-purpose cleaner. Use it in the kitchen
and bathroom. Another natural disinfectant for your kitchen and bathroom is
hydrogen peroxide. Instead of buying chemical-based air fresheners, you can use
essential oils like lavender.
Opt for natural cleaning solutions to minimize chemical emission.
5. Keep your house fresh and clean through
constant cleaning
The most basic
thing you need to do to maintain good quality of air in your home. Allergens
like pet dander, dust mites, and pollen can accumulate in household dust. By
vacuuming your floor and carpet, you can get rid of those allergens. Skip the
cleaners and only use plain water to get rid of the remaining dust.
Don't forget to clean the walls, upholstered furniture, and curtains
where dust accumulates. Keep them fresh and clean. Also try to pressure-wash your house to clean the hard-to-reach areas like the sides or
gutters. Put a floor mat at every door to lessen the amount of dirt that gets
into your home.
Placing a decorative plant in your living room will help reduce carbon
dioxide.
These are simple tips for improving the air quality in our home. It’s
always great to make your dwelling place safe and have a natural air filter.
Make sure to keep the air you breathe at home clean through constant cleaning
and indoor gardening.
Do you find this article helpful? Let me know your thoughts in the
comment section below. Have a great day!
Hi
there! I’m Lucy - founder of GardenAmbition.com
and I’m a self-confessed garden fanatic. Gardening has always been a passion of
mine and will always be my favorite pastime. Now that I am married and have one
adorable son, I have the time to write and share my personal experiences with
other garden enthusiasts like me.
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