Three Simple Ways to Clean Your House Air

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Many people wonder whether the pollutants that they come into contact with every day are harming their health. There are several causes of poor air quality in the home, including dust, mold spores, and VOCs. While it is impossible to eliminate all of these sources completely, there are a number of easy ways to improve the quality of the air in your home. Continue reading to learn about three simple ways to clean your home’s air.

1. One of the best ways to improve the air quality in your home is to clean your furniture. Most pollutants settle onto furniture, shelves, and bedsheets and are kicked up by any movement. Therefore, scrubbing these items regularly with a wet microfiber cloth can help eliminate the majority of pollutants. If you are considering buying an air cleaner, it’s important to choose the right one for the space you need to clean.

2. Portable air cleaners are rated by the amount of pollutants they can remove. Most of these devices use a technology called Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR). CADR is measured in cubic feet per minute, and the larger the CADR, the more efficient it is at removing particles. There are separate CADR ratings for dust, pollen, and environmental tobacco smoke. The bigger the unit, the more energy it will use and make more noise. Avoid buying an air cleaner with an oversized capacity.

3. Try to keep a clean home! This is the big one. Dust  gathers and multiplies in places that can greatly affect your homes overall air quality. Don’t just pickup the stuff, get the dust too!

Trisha Lewis

Trisha is the lead writer @ AirQualityShop.com She also writes in the wellness and green space. On AirQualityShop.com Trisha specializes in pure air product reviews and DIY articles.