| mpurities and pollutants in the air are an often | | | | vacuum cleaner which has a HEPA (high efficiency |
| overlooked problem, especially when it comes to | | | | pariculate air filter) built into it. Several big name |
| inside the home. Alarmingly it has been suggested | | | | electrical manufacturers make such cleaners so |
| that the quality of air inside can become worse | | | | you will be able to clean you floor and the air both |
| for us than the air outside. As you go about your | | | | at the same time. |
| daily routine you may not initially realise the impact | | | | When it comes to the cleaning products that you |
| that this can have on your long term health, | | | | use around the home, a helpful bit of advice |
| however for those with allergies and respiratory | | | | would be to switch over to natural or organic |
| problems then it is definitely an immediate | | | | cleaning products. Many of the products which are |
| concern. Even if you don't have such health issues | | | | commonly found in supermarkets are made up of |
| it should be important to you that your home is a | | | | various harsh chemicals which may be highly |
| safe sanctuary where you shouldnt have to | | | | effective at removing dirt, but their fumes aren't |
| worry about the quality of the air you breathe. If | | | | exactly healthy for people to inhale. There are |
| you are looking to put your mind at ease then | | | | more and more organic cleaning products on the |
| here are a few tips on how to improve the | | | | market these days so it shouldn't be too difficult |
| cleanliness of the air in your home. | | | | to find a cleaner which doesn't release harmful |
| The most obvious and immediate step you can | | | | chemicals into the air of your home. |
| take to remove pollutants from the surrounding | | | | You may be surprised to find that even the |
| air is by purchasing an air filter. This most | | | | furniture in your home can contribute to the poor |
| common type of air filter that you will find in | | | | quality of the air. Furniture and especially rugs or |
| shops contain high efficiency particulate air filters. | | | | fabrics can be big contributors to indoor air |
| These types of air filters will be able to remove | | | | pollution. There are lots of furniture sealants, |
| even the smallest kinds of airborne pollutants | | | | finishes and glues in particular which are made |
| from the air in your home. Such filters are | | | | from potentially harmful chemicals. If it is withing |
| commonly bought by sufferers of asthma, | | | | your budget then switch over to natural and |
| respiratory issues and people with allergies. You | | | | organic home furniture, or if you have a slightly |
| can also buy air purifiers which contain ionizers | | | | larger budget then go for older antique furniture. |
| which will further boost the performance of the | | | | Many of the chemicals that are used on modern |
| machine. Alternatively, charcoal or carbon filters | | | | furniture weren't around 60-70 years ago so older |
| can help with any issues with odours. | | | | furniture will be much more beneficial to the air in |
| A useful all round solution would be to buy a | | | | your home. |