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7 Ways to Improve the Air Quality in your Home
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Open windows and allow movement and replenishment of air to stop the build-up of harmful chemicals. The exception to this is if you live on a main road in a city. In this case open windows at night when there’s less traffic. You’ll sleep more easily in a cool room as well.
Plants can remove some toxic pollutants from the air. The effect isn’t huge, but a few plants in your living space will have a positive effect on air quality. When cooking, make sure you have your ventilator fan on.
Don’t smoke inside – smoke hangs around for a long time, and toxins seep into soft furnishings. Be careful with cleaning products. They often produce volatile organic compounds. Be even more careful with air fresheners, which can irritate asthmatic conditions Wooden flooring can be good for air quality, providing you sweep daily. Carpets retain more dust deep in their pile and are often treated with formaldehyde-donating chemicals, which decrease air quality. Dust mites too can live in carpets, as well as soft furnishings. Their faecal droppings can trigger allergies and asthma.
High humidity can make a home prone to mould spores. Minimise humidity by ventilating or using a dehumidifier and treat mould on walls promptly. Consider having a fan fitted in the shower area or open a window and wipe down all wet surfaces after use.
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