Top 7 ways to keep your indoor air clean and fresh

How to keep your indoor air clean and fresh

Now a days because of growing vehicles, industries the pollution is increased. We work hard full day in office, travel daily in this polluted air, our kids also face all this. The bad polluted air is the main reason for our kids recurring sickness. Just think about your childhood, are you sick with cough and cold or allergy every month? the answer is “NO”. So why our kids are facing all these health problems frequently? 

The blame goes to increased air pollution. Today’s generation is not only facing the pollution outside but they are also facing it in their homes. Yes, your home is also polluted and you are getting polluted air in the place which you feels very secure. 

You will think, my home is clean and there is no pollution, but you are wrong. Your in-door air is get polluted with dust, mites, mildew, bacteria, smells from your kitchen, house hold cleaners, the high radiation from your multiple gadgets like mobile, laptop etc. these all pollute the in-door air. This indoor air pollution is the main reason of increased allergy, sneezing, frequent cough and cold in adults and kids.

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So how to save ourselves from this in-door pollution and keep air clean and fresh?  there are many ways to do it. Air fresheners also contains chemicals so don’t even think about them, instead select natural ways to purify and keep indoor air clean and fresh. 

Here I am sharing some tips and natural air cleaners/purifiers which will help you to keep your home smell amazing and purifying the air. 

Cleaning your disposal:

Disposal is the main source of odor in your home. If this happens, just use a dollop of lemon or lime scented dish soap down your disposal and flush it with water. If that doesn’t do the trick, use baking soda along with warm water to remove the odor.

Use natural cleaners:

For daily cleaning avoid harsh chemicals, instead use natural cleaners like lime, baking soda, white vinegar etc. You can make an all Purpose cleaner using 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda or 2 teaspoon borax powder in approx 2 liters water. Store this mixture in any spray bottle and your all natural homemade cleaner is ready. You can clean glass, furniture, table tops and any things using this. This natural cleaner will save your money and help you to keep your air clean.

Natural room fragrances:

Take some lemon juice, rosemary and a touch of vanilla essence, put all these in a pot and simmer it on the oven. Within minutes, your house will bear a soft natural scent and purify the air. It will keep your indoor air clean and fresh.

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Avoid chemical base wall paints: 

Don’t use harsh chemical based paint for your house. Chemical based paint contains VOC and when it s react with oxygen, they can form ‘bad’ ozone in the sunlight. Breathing solvent paint fumes for too long can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea. So select your paint wisely. Asian Paints introduced Royale Atmos cleans the air and make it purer. It’s Activated Carbon technology reduces harmful pollutants from the air. Additionally, Royale Atmos also absorbs select household foul smells to make the air fresher. Royale Atmos is the first Asian Paints product which have a nice fragrance, instead of the normal chemical smell of paints. 

Sea salt in a fruit rind:

Instead of peeling your fruits like lemons, cut it half and scoop out the inner part. Fill the inner side with sea salt and use some rosemary herbs or cloves in it. This will soak up all the bad smell from your house.

Lavender lemon candles:

You can also use the lemon rind to hold a candle in it. With a bit of lavender essence, this candle will give you a refreshing fragrance.

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House plants:

It is always better to have some plants in your house. Plants help to filter the air inside and give you a slight smell all around the house. Having herbs are the best in this regard.

Hope this article help you to keep your indoor air clean and fresh, if you have any ideas then please share your ideas in comments 🙂