We all push through a hard day of work, navigating through stifling traffic, to come home and relax and take a refreshing breath. But the air quality inside your home could be as bad as the outside, especially if you are living in the city. People are investing in luxury apartments in Chennai to get away from the bustle and pollution, but if you don’t maintain your home properly you could be breathing in stale, polluted air.
Dust, pollutants, and even microorganisms from the polluted outside environ, invade their way into your home through open windows, doors, air ducts, etc. Most of them do not have an odor, and cannot be detected, leading us to falsely think we are living a healthy lifestyle.
Here’s what you can do to improve air quality within your home.
Ventilate the house:
Our traditional science gave a lot of importance to ventilation. The concept of Vastu Shastra is based on natural ventilation. So open out the windows, to let in the fresh air, and let out the stale air. Be it summer or winter, you need to leave your windows open for some time to help circulate the air, and regulate humidity. If you have cleaned your house with water or chemicals, it is especially important to ventilate well for the damp and the fumes to disappear.
Buy Second-hand furniture:
You bought a new luxury apartment in Chennai, and want to splurge on it. It seems counterintuitive to tell you to buy second-hand furniture. But new furniture releases a lot of chemicals from their paint, glue, and even micro lint from the fabric upholstering. They react with sunlight and get into your lungs. Search for verified dealers in refurbished furniture that are upscale too. You might get a lot of interesting options to choose from as they carry a diverse collection.
Invest in an air purifier:
Dust and pollen are some of the significant contributors to allergies and asthma and are impossible to see. Invest in a good air purifier that can trap and remove pollutants in the air. The filtered air is much safer than unfiltered indoor air. Some air filter systems even release negative ions into the air to neutralize airborne microorganisms. For people who are prone to dust allergies, air purifiers are a great way to stay healthy at home.
Dry out the damp:
Microorganisms and mold are attracted to heat and dampness. They thrive in environments like our kitchens and bathrooms. Turn on the exhaust fan after a hot shower, and while cooking. This sends the hot air out. If you have central air conditioning in your luxury apartment in Chennai, then go for a dehumidifier to prevent dampness.
Go green with your cleaning products:
Cleaning products are key to keeping the house clean, but if they contain a lot of harsh chemicals they can release invisible fumes into the rooms. Even when they are in storage, they can still contaminate the air you breathe. Swap those harsh chemicals for eco-friendly ones, or even better homemade cleaners. Try to find fragrance-free products, as even those air freshener sachets can attract dust mites and other insects.
Indoor plants:
Despite being the most popular tip on improving air quality, it takes a lot more plants than you realize to clean the air. A single-potted house plant by the living room corner just won’t cut it. You need to add more effective plants all around the house. Studies have shown that Peace lilies, ferns, Devil’s ivy, and spider plants are the best choices to freshen the air. They can remove chemicals like carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde out of the air.
Keep the house clean:
The little things matter the most. In spite of spending money on expensive air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and plants, you will still end up with polluted air if you don’t clean the home regularly. You can get a good quality vacuum cleaner that comes with a good selection of attachment wands that help clean out every nook and cranny of the house. Don’t forget to clean beneath the furniture, and change the beddings, curtains, and cushion covers, every week. Keep the house clutter-free to avoid dust settling in the clutter.
Lifestyle Housings is the best real estate developer that sells luxury apartments in Chennai. Our site layouts for 3 BHk flats for sale in Tnagar, include extensive garden scapes that keep most of the dust and pollution away from your home. A lot of green planning goes into our projects so our customers can lead healthy, full lives.
