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JessiccaSimple tips of maintaining a healthier home
August 14th 2007 01:45
Previous post we introduced indoor air pollution, and this post we have a few simple steps recommended from the American Lung Association into how we maintain healthy homes.
- Do not smoke indoors
- Bath and groom pets often, Also, minimise their time on carpets and the bedrooms of those with allergies and asthma.
- Use window coverings you can wash or clean easily. Opt for those made of plastic or wood.
- Wash bedding at least once in 2 weeks in hot water. (For those who have four season countries, for most tropical countries will have the sun to help them)
- Vacuum frequently.
- Keep humidity down with a dehumidifier or an air conditioner. For better circulation, keep doors between rooms open as much as possible, and open windows if practical.
- Discard stacks of old newspapers, papers, and cardboard boxes.
(In Malaysia, there will always be a weekly recycle collectors where home owners can sell off their news papers, plastics and metals)
- Avoid indoor moulds by regularly cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and basements.
- Burning multiple candles can release high levels of particulate pollution into your home or office’s air. This could aggravate the condition for people with respiratory problems. Try using unscented candles as they produce less soot.
In addition, limit the number of candles you burn at any one time.
Burning incense releases particulate matter and benzene and carbon monoxide, two dangerous gases. Studies show a link between heavy exposure to incense smoke and cancer, asthma and skin irritation.
Simmering orange peels, cinnamon, cloves or rosemary on your stove makes excellent substitute for incense.
- Cultivate indoor plants. Plans clean indoor air in two ways:
First, it absorbs pollutants into its leaves and transmits the toxins to its roots, where they are transformed into source of food for the plant.
Second, plants emit water vapours that create a pumping action to pull dirty air down into its roots, where it is once again converted into flood for the plant.
- Do not smoke indoors
- Bath and groom pets often, Also, minimise their time on carpets and the bedrooms of those with allergies and asthma.
- Use window coverings you can wash or clean easily. Opt for those made of plastic or wood.
- Wash bedding at least once in 2 weeks in hot water. (For those who have four season countries, for most tropical countries will have the sun to help them)
- Vacuum frequently.
- Keep humidity down with a dehumidifier or an air conditioner. For better circulation, keep doors between rooms open as much as possible, and open windows if practical.
- Discard stacks of old newspapers, papers, and cardboard boxes.
(In Malaysia, there will always be a weekly recycle collectors where home owners can sell off their news papers, plastics and metals)
- Avoid indoor moulds by regularly cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and basements.
- Burning multiple candles can release high levels of particulate pollution into your home or office’s air. This could aggravate the condition for people with respiratory problems. Try using unscented candles as they produce less soot.
In addition, limit the number of candles you burn at any one time.
Burning incense releases particulate matter and benzene and carbon monoxide, two dangerous gases. Studies show a link between heavy exposure to incense smoke and cancer, asthma and skin irritation.
- Cultivate indoor plants. Plans clean indoor air in two ways:
First, it absorbs pollutants into its leaves and transmits the toxins to its roots, where they are transformed into source of food for the plant.
Second, plants emit water vapours that create a pumping action to pull dirty air down into its roots, where it is once again converted into flood for the plant.
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Comment by katyzzz
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Just getting the vacuum cleaner out and shall get a new indoor plant.
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Comment by Tracy
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Gosh, I didn't know these two things:
Burning incense releases particulate matter and benzene and carbon monoxide, two dangerous gases. Studies show a link between heavy exposure to incense smoke and cancer, asthma and skin irritation
I don't do either often but it's good to know,
Tracy
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Comment by Jessicca
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Great initiative you have there! I admire you! I just mopped my house for now. hahahaha....
Hi Tracy,
It is good not to do this too often, I used to do it everyday but now because I start to be a little allergic from strong scent I have not done that for a long time.
Now I need to clean my room more often for it is quite dusty.
Hi Aimzster,
If you are talking about the scented josh-sticks please remember to use it moderately because it is almost the same as cigarettes, for it is burnt and there'll be smoke and ashes. The good thing about it is it is really small and the contamination is little if you don't use it often. ^_^
Thank you all so much for dropping by, there's a small part of the article to be updated and I will try to post it soon.
Stay tuned!
Have a blessed day
Jessicca
Comment by Tracy
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The cleaning etc isn't a problem as I get quite anal about housework, but I just sort of assumed that candles were safe.
Thanks for the info,
Tracy