It’s All in the Air We Breathe: Creating a Clean Air Home

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The air. Without it we wouldn’t be able to survive. We breathe it in 24/7 without truly realizing what is going on. If breathing was something we were aware of, our existence would be extremely uncomfortable. Normally, your home is a place where breathing is not even a thought. You’re cozy and the air is clean.

But, sometimes the air in your home isn’t normal. Sometimes it makes you uncomfortable to step into your house. Whether it’s a lasting smell, fine dust particles, or pollen there are plenty of ways that unclean air can infiltrate your home.

If you’re having air problems in your house, look no further. You’re not alone and you don’t have to suffer anymore.

Windows and Outside Air

The easiest solution to getting better quality air into your house is opening the windows every day to get fresh air inside. If you open all the windows, this allows a breeze to come in. This flow of air can take out disgusting smells that stale inside air tends to soak up.

The outside air is best after a rainstorm. Even if it is simply drizzling, it might be a good time to open your windows. The rain washes away toxins and pollutants. Plus, it usually brings cooler air. This is great if your house becomes an oven with the windows closed.

Dehumidifiers

Even though opening the windows and letting in a breeze is helpful, sometimes it’s not possible or will actually make things worse. Sometimes the outside air is extremely polluted or has a lot of pollen/other allergies. In this case, you should definitely not open your window.

Buying a dehumidifier could be a great choice for you.Check out this guide to choose the best room dehumidifier for your needs.

These are especially good if you live in a particularly humid climate or if there are a lot of allergens in the air. The humidifier works to get rid of all these and could make your home smell normal again.

Air Filters

Air filters are another great way to get higher quality air into your home. They can be used in addition to dehumidifiers or on their own if you don’t have problems with humidity, mold, and allergens.

The easiest type of filter to focus on are filtrete furnace filters. These filters connect directly to the vents in your house that let in air. Because of this, they do not discriminate. They filter hot and cold air, so they are perfect for every season.

Most homes already come with filters, but unfortunately, they usually are low quality and do nothing to make the air better. You should always check the filters in your potential home before you move in. If they are damaged or disgusting, maybe try somewhere else. Otherwise, it’s not hard to replace them and get good quality filtered air into your home.

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Plants

For all you nature lovers, this is the perfect option. Plants are great and natural air filters. They help lower humidity levels, can fight allergens (depending on the breed), and suck up CO2 and other toxins.

Plants are an extremely low maintenance way to get good air in your home. They look beautiful and add life to your home. The relationship is really symbiotic. This means that you and the plants both benefit from living in the same home.

Getting the right plants depends on a few factors. You should do some research on the area where you live. Determine which plants are native, which will help you with what you want to accomplish, and which fit your lifestyle in terms of care.