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It comes as no surprise that most people put the quality of the air they breathe high on the priority list — especially when it comes to the comfort of their homes! After all, it’s one thing to brave the elements and outdoor pollutants, and another thing entirely to tackle the air quality of your humble abode.
As your sanctuary, it’s important the air quality is such that you can take deep breaths and feel nourished by your environment. Sure, keeping your house clean is a good first step, but that’s all it is: a first step.
Fortunately, there are quite a few ways you can improve indoor air quality — and the best part is it’s all natural!
Adding a splash of life to your home
When I talk about adding a splash of life, I mean it literally. This comes in the way of indoor plants, and they do a fantastic job of improving overall air quality. As nature’s air filters, the more houseplants you own, the better the air quality becomes.
Of course, I don’t think I need to tell anyone that the plants need to be real. I know that maintenance can be an issue, but there are plenty of houseplants out there that don’t need too much TLC to keep going.
In fact, you can make a pretty good compromise and go for a combination of real and fake plants. That way, you don’t have to worry too much about maintenance while at the same time adding plenty of variety to your home.
Curious as to which indoor plants act as the best filters? A few examples include the bamboo palm, the rubber plant (which is real I swear), and the Boston Fern.
As for which fakes work best, typically these are the vivid plants and flowers that are known to wilt quickly. Sunflowers and roses come to mind.
Just vent it out
Since we’re tackling the very best natural ways to improve the air quality of your home, one of the easiest methods is to let some of that fresh air in. This includes opening doors, windows, or even skylights. Of course, getting carried away will result in a buildup of the elements (think dust and allergens), so it’s good to find a happy balance between the two.
Want to know a little secret? The more houseplants you have, the better the effect in non-ventilated spaces. While it doesn’t mean you should shut yourself out to the outside world, it offers some surprising advantages.
For example, you can lock everything up when you leave the home and be confident that your houseplants are doing what they can to filter the air. That means when you get back, the air quality will be substantially cleaner than it would have been if you didn’t have any houseplants.
Dealing with the damp
Last but certainly not least, let’s talk about something that can cause trouble as far as your humble abode’s air quality goes — damp environments.
Moisture tends to be unavoidable, but at the very least you can try to limit it as much as possible by focusing on best-practice methods. For example, showers tend to be steamy, and if you shut the door behind you after a shower and you don’t allow that air to circulate, it can eventually cause problems due to the damp environment.
That means ventilation in places that can generate steam (such as the bathroom and the kitchen) are the biggest culprits as far as a damp environment goes. The good news is all you have to do is pop open a window and let some of the fresh air in. Naturally (get it?), you’ll also want to add houseplants to these areas because they do a good job of filtering the air.
Without a doubt, anyone who wants to improve the air quality of their home in natural ways won’t have any trouble whatsoever. It’s all about being aware of what’s lacking and taking steps to alleviate the issue. All you have to do is pace yourself, and the air quality of your humble abode will soon be the least of your worries!
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