Clean Air CURES

Improve your indoor air quality naturally with these easy strategies

- BONNIE BAYLEY

If you want fresh, healthy air in your home, you first need to consider what your̓e bringing in through the front door. ‘Indoor air can be between eight and 100 times more toxic than outdoor air, with things such as cleaning products, air fresheners and synthetic candles adding to the toxic load,’ explains Danielle Shirley, herbalist at Naturally Home.

As well as choosing natural and chemical-free products where possible, these tips can help improve air quality.

LET SOME FRESH AIR IN

Good ventilation is one of the most effective ways to purify the air in your home. ‘It allows the chemicals from things such as furniture, mattresses, paint and varnishes to air out, as well as reducing mould growth and flushing out airborne bacteria and viruses,’ says Shirley.

The only caveat is if you live in a high-traffic area, particularly if you’re next to a busy road. In this instance, it may be worth installing a whole-house air filtration system, to remove pollutants and introduce clean air into your home.

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