It’s that time of the year again. Everything in front of us is wrapped in a thick layer of smog, visibility is low, the air quality is deteriorating, and somehow we still argue that Diwali is a happy celebration.
Post-Diwali Delhi is not something we are happy about, and no matter what the supreme court says, we seem to like our crackers and pollution. But for those of us who are suffocating and just want some quality air to breathe (like it’s too much to ask for), here are 6 ways you can purify the air at home without the use of fancy air purifiers that burn a hole in your pocket.
1. Ventilation
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Ventilating homes reduce the moisture levels inside the house. But we are not asking you to open the windows and let the smog in. Instead, small vents and exhaust fans are the right way to go about this. This “airs out” your house and in turn get’s rid of the majority of the pollution.
2. Beeswax Candles
Beeswax candles act as natural air purifiers. If you love to fill your home with scented candles, avoid paraffin candles which are petroleum-derived and release benzene, toluene, and soot into the air. Besides improving the air quality at home, beeswax candles burn slowly so you don’t need to replace them often. In fact, pure beeswax candles burn with almost no smoke or scent.
3. Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is known as a purifying agent and is used in many industries – be it beauty, food, or even household products. It’s odorless, highly-absorptive and works wonders with eliminating toxins from the air.
4. Houseplants
Houseplants can purify and rejuvenate air within our houses and workplaces, safeguarding us from any side effects associated with prevalent toxins like ammonia, formaldehyde and also benzene. It’s suggested that you have at least one plant per 100 square feet of home for efficient air cleaning to be accomplished. Besides purifying air, these plants improve the ambiance of your home. Some plants you can bring into your home are – Broadleaf Lady Palm, Areca Palm, Money Plant, and Boston Fern.
5. Salt Lamps
Salt crystal products tend to reduce airborne irritants, pathogens, and allergens by pulling water vapor out of the air. Himalayan pink salt is a natural ionic air purifier that pulls toxins from the environment and neutralizes them.
6. Essential Oils
In the presence of essential oils like cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, thyme, grapefruit lemon, clove, tea tree – viruses, fungi, bacteria, and even mold cannot survive. You can add it to soaps and detergents to breathe fresher, cleaner air.
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