10 Ways to Improve Air Quality in Your Home
There are several ways in which you can improve air quality
in your home.
Buy an air monitor which measures air quality.
Invest in a high quality air purifier.
Air out your home frequently. Open the windows regularly to allow for some fresh air to enter your space.
Avoid heavy scented candles, plug-ins, diffusers and air sprays. Instead opt for fresh flowers like Eucalyptus, Roses, Lilies and incorporate a variety of live plants. The large leaf plants help clean the air for you.
Choose plant-based unscented products for your body. Try and use bars and avoid plastic bottles whenever you can.
Limit the use of essential oil diffusers as they are high in VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Ask about off-gassing when buying furniture.
Opt for VOC-Free or Low-VOC paint and varnishes.
Avoid using powders and sprays like carpet fresheners.