It is no secret that the air, both indoor and outdoor, is polluted.
For outside air, pollution comes from many sources including vehicle emission, chemicals from factories, natural gas, power plants, and more.
On the other hand, indoor air pollutants are caused from emissions from gas stoves, aerosol sprays, tobacco smoke, and mold, just to name a few. So, it’s safe to say that regardless if we are breathing the air inside or outside, chances are, we are breathing in polluted air. Unfortunately, there isn’t much we can do about the air outside, but there are ways to improve the air quality inside your home. The number one way to remove pollutants and improve the air quality inside your home is to change the air filter inside your HVAC unit. The air filter should be changed at least every 90 days to guarantee that you’re breathing the freshest air. Another way to improve the indoor air quality is to utilize the cooking vents on your stove. The vents help to filter out the harmful chemicals that are emitted when making your meals. In addition, you can also make sure you vacuum all carpets and rugs especially if you have pets. Also, if you’re a smoker, it is best to smoke outside the home to eliminate any tobacco particles from clinging to fabrics and surfaces inside your house. And my favorite way to reduce pollutants and improve the indoor air quality is to fill your home with lots of houseplants. They help to freshen the air and they also make the space beautiful. None of these tips will guarantee that all the pollutants are removed from inside, but they will certainly improve the indoor air quality inside your home.