Indoor air pollution can be worse than outside air pollution. This time of year our homes are shut up tight. The air inside becomes stagnant and stale.
Next to throwing open the windows on a warmer than usual winter day what are our options to making our inside air more breathable?
Watch those cleaning ingredients. Sprays and cleaners may smell nice, but are full of chemicals. When our houses are airtight for winter these chemicals have nowhere to go. If you can, opt for all natural cleaning products. Baking soda, lemon, essential oils and a host of other natural cleaning agents will work just as well and not pollute your air with chemicals. There are new lines coming on the market of green cleaning products as well. Try these out for your cleaning needs.
Keep those furnace filters clean. Not only does this help your furnace run more efficiently and save you money, but a clean filter will filter out much more chemicals and allergens in the air that you do not want to breathe in. There are new filters on the market that are a greener choice as well. Filters that are made with recycled material are available. There are also filters that you clean and replace yourself. This way you are not filling up landfills with filters.
If you have watched television you have to of seen the commercials for air fresheners. These are also loaded with chemicals that can add to indoor air pollution. If cooking smells bother you make sure you have a working fan above your stove. Keep those filters clean as well. If you just want your house to smell nice try essential oil diffuser. Just a few drops of your favorite all natural essential oil will make your house smell lovely. Try warm floral or citrus oils to remind you that spring is just around the corner.
Always be conscience of what you are putting into the air of your home. When spring comes throw up those windows and let the clean air in.
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