5 Natural ways to purify your air at home

Fresh Environment: 5 Natural ways to purify your air at home

Lim Han

12 Apr 2017

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Air-filtering plants
All hail the magical power of photosynthesis! Inhaling carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen, plants will naturally purify your air and add a splash of colour to your house. Florist’s Chrysanthemum and Peace Lily are your best bet to do the job well as they promise to remove certain toxic chemicals that waltz through the air such as benzene and ammonia. You’ll be bidding farewell to headaches and eye irritations caused by air pollution in no time.
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Anti-pollution candles
Ah, don’t we love our Yankee candles - the glowing amber flower tints our room with warm golden hues while emanating luscious scents that caress our noses. Meanwhile, our lungs are being viciously attacked by harmful chemicals emitted from the burning wick. Why not opt for beeswax or soy candles instead? Free of carcinogen-releasing paraffin, these candles will lavish your nose with alluring fragrances without destroying your lungs. Not only that, you’re bound to be sleeping more soundly that night.
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Himalayan salt lamps
These hulking rocks of luminous salt boast more than just a stunning exterior that enlivens the atmosphere of your room. Absorbing water molecules, along with any contaminants they may be carrying, such as dust and pollen, Himalayan salt lamps removes impurities and cleanses the air effectively. You just got one more reason to get these amber pink ornaments.
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Citrus fruits
Ever visited a friend’s place and found random slices of lemons and oranges lying around in unlikely spots? Well, now you know why. And if that’s never happened, congratulations - you can be the first one to try this out! Citrus fruits neutralise nasty scents while emitting an undeniably refreshing fragrance. So, the next time life gives you lemons, slice them up and scatter them around your house.
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Baking soda
Along with dry shampoo and teeth whitener, we’re adding to the list one more alternative usage of baking soda – an air fresher. When it’s not busy in the oven, it’s impeccable at removing abhorrent smells in your house thanks to its pH-balancing properties. This alkaline substance will stabilise the high acidity of the odour, thereby extinguishing the stench. Does your fridge or shoe cabinet reek of unpleasantries? Simply place an open box of baking soda near it and it will work its air-purifying magic.

Good news: your air-con bill will be dropping drastically the next month.

The golden sun is out, birds are singing enchanting melodies whilst the vibrant flowers are blooming. Why not step outside for- oh wait, you won’t be needing to go outdoors for fresh air anymore. That’s right, you can enjoy clean, lung-caressing air right in the comfort of your cosy abode. Don’t worry, no one’s making you hit the power button on your air-conditioner remote. We’re talking all natural ways to deodorise the air at home, leaving you with fresh purified air that will soothe your soul and calm your mind.

For those of you who object to your house suffering from BO, you might want to sniff again. Even if there aren’t any avid smokers or burning candles at home, the air in your home is inevitably plagued by all kinds of pollutants, from toxic cleaning solvents to furniture glue. These pollutants can prove to be extremely harmful as they can potentially cause lung problems and headaches. Bottom line: no one is exempt from the vital need to depollute the air at home.

Had enough of inhaling nasty scents and contaminants? Quickly head over to our gallery where we’ve compiled 5 of the best ways to get freshen and purify air at home. You can bet your house will be smelling like it just got out of the shower.

Lim Han

Photos: Getty Images

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