How clean is the air in your home? The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that people spend 90% of their time indoors but that indoor air quality can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air! Now that’s something to think about. A lot of things can contribute to the quality of the air in your home such as cigarette smoke, excess moisture, toxic cleaners/sprays and other chemicals.
So how can you improve the quality of air in your home? Here are a few ways:
- open windows to create good air circulation
- don’t leave a car idling in the garage
- don’t allow anyone to smoke in your home
- buy a carbon monoxide detector
- fix leaks to avoid a build up of moisture in your home
- use an air conditioner or dehumidifier but remember to clean them regularly!
There are also certain house plants that help keep your air clean! Try a bamboo palm, snake plant, spider plant, peace lily and gerbera daisy. These all help purify the air.
You could use one of these wall planters from Flowerbox to display these helpful plants.
Sources:
The Daily Green
The Daily Green
