Poor Indoor Air? – Open the Windows
You’re probably thinking, “it’s 140 degrees outside, why would I open the windows?” Can’t blame you one bit for that thought. It’s late July and it is HOT! That probably means we’ve had the windows shut tight and quite possibly have contributed to worsening our indoor breathing atmosphere. But, opening the windows seems drastic. Perhaps try opening a window or two in the evening when it has cooled off a bit even just for a little while. It truly can improve the indoor air quality.
If you just can’t bring yourself to cozy up to the thought of opening the windows in the middle of summer, perhaps there is something else that can be done. After all, everyone would like to improve their indoor air. Another great and simple way to do so is to incorporate plants in your decor. Even if you have allergy issues, non-flowering plants can help your indoor air. There are definitely some that are better than others. Here is a list of some of the best ones: Aloe, English Ivy, Rubber Tree, Snake plant, Bamboo Palm, Philodendron, Spider plant, and Golden Pothos. I’m sure there are others, just be sure to do your research before you invest. Of course, if you are similar to me and have absolutely no green thumb you might want to make sure they are also easy to care for.
During this very busy yet fun time of year just wanted to offer up some quick and easy options for continuing to stay on top of making our indoor air quality the best that we can for our families. Enjoy your summer!
Source: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/05/11/improve-indoor-air-quality.aspx