Do you know that pet dander is now called a community
allergen? It is because you may have pet dander in your home even if you don’t
have any pets. This is one of the many ways how outdoor air enters your indoor
air and contaminates it. While the outdoor contaminants pollute your indoor
air, pollutants from inside your home can wreak havoc on the health of your
family. Here are top 10 solutions to filter indoor air.
1.
Plants
Air fresheners contain phthalates, which contaminate the
air. However, you may put NASA approved ait filtering plants to filter your
indoor air. Following are the NASA approved plants.
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Aloe Vera
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Spider Plant
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Peace Lily
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Boston Fern
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English Ivy
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Heart Leaf Philodendron
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Eucalyptus
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Chinese Evergreen
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African Violets
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Chrysanthemum
2.
Increase Ventilation in Your Home
Most of the outdoor pollutants enter your home through doors
and windows. This is one of the few reasons for insulating the windows and
doors. Then how will you ventilate the house, you ask? You can increase
ventilation by installing trickle vents in ceilings and near basement.
3.
Eliminate the Pollutant Sources
Eliminate all sources of pollutants including air fresheners,
detergents, nonstick utensils, carpets, and such from the house. Use natural
and healthier alternatives. For example, put one teaspoon juice and a few lemon
slices in the water before soaking white shirt in it. Lemon will work as a
bleach without causing any harm to your health.
4.
Keep Your Floors Clean
Floors are the first to capture free radicals and toxins.
Make sure to keep your floors clean with natural ingredients.
5.
Avoid Biomass Fuels and Manufacturing Materials
Upholstery furniture, press wood furniture, wood fireplace,
and synthetic woolen carpets are some examples of biomass fuel and
manufacturing materials. For healthier living, eliminate all these items from
our house.
6.
Himalayan Salt Lamps
Himalayan salt is 200-million years old salt. The bulbs
installed inside these lamps heat up the temperature of salt, which releases
negative ions in the air. These ions neutralize the free radicals and
contaminants. Himalayan salt lamps are known for not only purifying the air but
also treating respiratory problems triggered by poor air quality, like
sinus.
7.
Beeswax Candles
Other types of candles release smoke and scent as they are
produced from petroleum extract. Beeswax do not release any smoke or scent. The
only thing the candles release are negative ions that work like ions from
Himalayan salt to neutralize the free radicals and harmful gaseous molecules in
the air.
8. Mold Removal
The effect of molds on respiratory system has been
scientifically proven. Along with professional mold removal, make sure to
install dehumidifier to prevent mold growth.
9. Regular
Maintenance of HVAC
Pollutants, pollens, contaminants, allergens, and other such
molecules trap in the pipes of HVAC. These pollutants enter your house through
the vents. Therefore, make sure to clean and maintain HVAC pipes and vents on
regular basis.
10. Create a No Smoking Zone
Make your home a no smoking zone for everyone including
guests. Avoid fireplaces lit with wood. Avoid gas heaters and barbecue stands
in the house.
With few simple and precautionary steps, you can greatly
improve the indoor air quality of your home.
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