Indoor air quality is something that we don’t think about too much, but pollutants in the home could be damaging your health. The same pollution that you find outside of the home can easily make its way into your house and there are a lot of soft furnishings that collect dust and dirt and release it back into your home. You are breathing that in all of the time, and in the long term, it could do some damage to your health. The good news is, there are plenty of simple things that you can do to keep the air inside your home fresh. These are the best ways to improve the air quality in your home. 

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Clean Regularly 

Regular cleaning is so important because it helps to get rid of any dust and dirt around the house. Carpets collect a lot of dust and it settles deep down in the fibers, so it is released when you walk around. You need to make sure that you vacuum regularly and if you have a pet, make sure that you buy a vacuum cleaner that can handle the hair. It may also be worth getting the carpets professionally cleaned every now and again to get the dust that your vacuum cannot reach. 

 

Dusting the house thoroughly makes a big difference too, so make sure that you don’t miss any spots. Always move furniture out of the way and dust the tops of cupboards too, so you can avoid a big build up. 

Use The Right Cleaning Products 

Cleaning regularly is important, but you need to make sure that you are using the right products. A lot of cleaning products are made with harmful chemicals that affect the air quality in your home as well. But you can get lots of great natural alternatives or even make your own cleaning products from simple household items. 

Get An Air Purifier 

Air conditioners and air purifiers are one of the best ways to improve the air quality in your home. If you invest in a good AC Air Purifier, you can keep your home nice and cool in the summer and keep a constant flow of fresh air through the house. However, you need to make sure that you maintain it well and have it serviced from time to time because the filters can get clogged with dust and dirt, which will be released back into your home when you run the AC. As well as using an AC unit, you should also try to keep the windows open as much as possible to get a good flow of clean air through the house. 

Use Beeswax Candles 

Normal paraffin candles are not great for the air quality in your home, but if you use beeswax candles instead, they can actually have a positive effect. Beeswax candles release negative ions into the air, which latch on to the positive ions in dust and draw them into the candle or towards the floor, where they can be vacuumed up. Beeswax candles do not release the same harmful chemicals that paraffin candles do either, so they are perfectly safe to have in your home. If you burn a lot of candles, this one simple switch could make a big difference. 

 

These are all simple but effective ways to improve the air quality in your home and protect your health.