10 Tips to Improve Air Quality at Home

You would be surprised just how important it is to have good air quality in your home. In fact, if you have a lot of recycled and poor quality air in your home, it will not only leave you feeling hot and uncomfortable, but it can also have a negative effect on your health. It can even lead to asthma or aggravate other allergies, as well as general fatigue and poor health.

But, don’t worry; there are actually a lot of things you can do in your home to improve the air quality without too much effort. So, let’s have a look at some of them!

Open a Window

The first tip is simple; open a window! The fresh air from outside can give you the refreshment that your home needs and allow good airflow to be enjoyed throughout your house. You will be surprised just how much more energy you feel by opening a window!

Use Essential Oils

There are mixed reviewed about how good it is to burn candles in your home and how good synthetic fragrances are for your health. So, why not choose natural essential oils instead? There are many essential oils that have therapeutic benefits and the can make your home smell lovely too; take your pick of fragrance!

Add a Houseplant

Adding an attractive, green houseplant to your home won’t just look nice, but it can also improve the air quality in a room. Studies have found that house plants can actually clean the toxins from the air, just like they do in the natural world. So, why not give it a try and see how much better you feel?

Choose Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions

A lot of cleaning products use harsh and strong chemicals. This can be bad for our health and having these chemicals circulating in the air of your home can make you feel fatigued and even cause migraines. That is why it is better to choose eco-friendly alternatives and even make your own with lemon and vinegar. They can clean just as well while being more natural.

Smoke Outside

If you smoke, you don’t realize how badly the smell can linger in rooms and even on furniture, curtains and carpets. While you probably know it is bad for your health, it can also be indirectly bad for your family’s health too. By smoking outside, you can make sure your home has good air quality, as well as protecting your family.

Clean the AC

If your air conditioning unit is dirty, the bacteria and allergens will be spreading throughout your home in circulation. So, make sure that you stay on top of the cleaning or have the filters professionally cleaned to improve air quality in your home.

Choose a Salt Lamp

Everyone loves the look of a Himalayan salt lamp, but they may also help improve the air quality in your home. The salt is said to help fight allergens that exist in your home and may even help your family if anyone suffers from asthma.

Vacuum on a Regular Basis

Dirt and dust can gather on your carpets and furniture over time. So, make sure that these are not spread into the air of your home by vacuuming frequently. In particular, it is important to vacuum more if you have pets, as their hair can get everywhere!

Have a Doormat

Now, you may be thinking how can a doormat improve air quality in your home? Well, when people wipe their dirty feet at your door, you can prevent this same dirt from lingering on your carpets and even your furniture. This means that it won’t gather and affect your health later on.

Limit Humidity

Humidity in your home leads to mold growth and this definitely isn’t good for you or your family’s health. A dehumidifier is exactly what you need to control the moisture in your home and prevent allergens becoming a problem.
About the author: Joanne Aubuchon

Joanne is a resident writer for SERVIZ, an on-demand home services company offering everything from Plumbing repairs to Carpet Cleaning across the US. Joanne is a writer by day and reader by night. Joanne loves writing about saving money, raising kids and improving the quality of our lives. When she is not writing, you can find her trying out new salad recipes, playing ball with her kids, or cheering in the stands at her son’s soccer games.