With days getting longer and the sun shining more and more, it is safe to say that spring is just around the corner and we are happy to welcome it. Since it was a pretty stressful and unique last year with serious health concerns and a strong focus on health and prevention, we are all looking for better ways to ensure our homes are cleaner, healthier, and better places. Since we have spent a lot of time indoors this past winter, we are excited for spring to come around and open all windows for the fresh air to come in. However, is this enough or do you need to do a bit more in order to improve the indoor air quality in your home all year round? Let's find out more in this article.
Springtime provides us with the great opportunity to do a few things and make a few changes in order to ensure we are improving the air quality in our homes and for years to come. Here are five easy and simple yet very efficient tips for better indoor air quality in your home this spring.
Embrace Green Cleaning Products
It may seem like a lot of hassle to completely change the classic cleaning products you are used to carrying out your deep cleaning routine with, however, green cleaning products really do make a difference and once you add them to your cleaning kit, you will never be able to go back to harsh chemicals. A couple of years back when green and organic cleaning products were first introduced on the market, many homeowners found them a bit too expensive and not that easy to find on the shelves of every supermarket. However, since then, green cleaning product manufacturers and retailers have caught up, so it is safe to say that nowadays it is super easy and definitely cost-effective to purchase organic and all-natural cleaning products. Since recent reports show that your classic chemically-based cleaning product can present several health concerns, cause respiratory problems, allergies, skin issues, and more, it is much safer and better to clean with green products.
Change and Clean the Filters
Since your HVAC system has been working all year long it is probably in serious need to be taken care of, which means it is about time to clean and change the filters. The same applies to your vacuum cleaner that has been working hard for such a long time, helping you to enjoy a cleaner and dust-free home. Your exhaust fan is one more thing in need of your attention and maintenance this spring. In general, all systems operating with dirty filters should be taken care of. By cleaning and changing the filters you are not only making sure that each and every of these will perform better, but you will also be able to enjoy improved indoor air quality with less dust, dirt, and allergens spreading around the house.
Natural Air Purifiers in Your Home
You don't need to invest your money in a costly air purifying machine in order to keep the indoor air clean. Nature has already provided its own tools and resources to help you maintain the indoor air in your home clean and in perfect quality and you should totally take advantage of these. For example, Himalayan salt lamps are a great option that not only helps you achieve a better quality of indoor air but also looks very cool and can be a perfect addition to the décor of every home. Some of the reported benefits of using a Himalayan salt lamp include balancing electromagnetic radiation, calming allergies, reducing asthma, cleansing the air, boosting blood flow, promoting relaxation, and more. Beeswax candles are yet another natural and great product that can help a lot by improving asthma and allergy symptoms and neutralising air pollution. Houseplants are, of course, of the most common and great ways for improving the quality of indoor air.
Better Indoor Air Starts From the Ground Up
Now, no matter what you do, you cannot ensure really great indoor air quality if you don't take proper care of your flooring, which includes a deep cleaning routine every now and then, especially when it comes to carpets. If you are lucky enough you enjoy wooden floors installed in your home. Real wood floors are not just very beautiful durable, and easy to clean by vacuuming or dusting them weekly and mopping them with a slightly damp mop every now and then or when you notice stubborn dirt. Hardwood floors are also naturally the most hygienic option. Hardwood floors do not offer many places and cracks for dust, dirt, and allergens to remain trapped and hidden when you are cleaning. The smooth surface does not collect as much dust and dirt and when it does, these remain on the surface and are easy to remove. Therefore, real wood floors are a perfect choice for households struggling with allergies and respiratory issues.
However, if you are not a lucky owner of a beautiful and natural wooden floor, consider investing in one and getting rid of the old carpets that are pretty much hotbeds for dirt, dust, grime, allergens, and toxins. Opting for real wood flooring is one of the healthiest lifestyle changes you can make.
