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We spend a lot of time indoors. There are many pollutants including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), radon gas, excessive moisture, and products of combustion in the air in homes. It important to understand the importance of indoor air quality.

One of the many misconceptions people have about improving indoor air quality is that it is expensive. They believe that they’ll have to invest in an expensive system to ensure that they breathe better quality air. Many people abandon the idea of improving the quality of the air in their homes because of this.

This is just a myth. There are many inexpensive ways to improve the quality of air in your home.

1. Stick to safe household products

Go through your cleaning and household products. Many of these products release VOCs and other toxic gases into the air when in use or storage. Look for alternatives for these products and make use of them. You can switch window cleaning fluid for example with vinegar. It’s just as effective and not as poisonous.

2. Avoid smoking indoors

Smoking lowers the quality of air in your home. The harmful gases are not only dispersed in the air but also embedded in the furnishings and fabrics within the home. Enforce a no smoking rule in your home to prevent pollution of your home’s air.

3. Invest in a dehumidifier

High levels of humidity can result in many problems including the breeding of mold, bacteria, and mildew. Dehumidifiers are an affordable way to control humidity levels in your home. They will also help to make your home more energy efficient.

4. Stop wearing shoes in your home

Shoes don’t only affect the state of your floors. They also have an impact on indoor air quality. Your shoes carry dust, allergens, and other pollutants into the home. These are dispersed into the air resulting in air pollution.

5. Clean fabrics frequently

This includes cleaning beddings, upholstery, and any other fabrics in your home. They are likely to act as a breeding ground for dust mites. Washing regularly will help to kill germs and dust mites. It will also help to reduce dust and other particles trapped in the fabrics that could be dispersed and result in pollution of the air.

6. Invest in indoor plants

Plants are a great way of purifying the air in your home. There are plants that are quite efficient at cleaning air. These include Aloe Vera, weeping fig, spider plants, and English ivy.