Autumn To Do List: 10 Things for Cleaner Indoor Air

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Autumn To Do List: 10 Things for Cleaner Indoor Air

By Annie B. Bond and Cait Johnson,

Care2 Healthy Living experts.

 

http://www.care2.com/channels/fidylsolutions/home/888

 

It's that time again--windows close with a thump, the furnace clicks

on, and next thing you know, you're living in a hotbed of pollution

that could rival the smog in L.A.

 

Here are ten easy, simple things you can do to keep the air quality

pure and safe in your house this Autumn.

 

1 - Empty your refrigerator tray. It can start looking pretty swampy

in there, and the `fridge fan blows that moldy yucky air right into

your home.

 

2 - Dust your heaters. When the heat comes on, it isn't good to smell

fried dust.

 

3 - Check for foreign objects in your heating elements. Anyone with

small children knows that plastic objects can find their way into the

 

heating units and next thing you know, everyone is sniffing and

wondering, " Why does it smell like burning plastic in here? " Toxic!

 

4 - Clean your oil burner. A dirty furnace doesn't function as well

and can emit more harmful carbon monoxide and other undesirable

compounds.

 

5 - Clean chimneys. Prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide buildup

in your home.

 

6 - Devise a compost system. When the windows stay closed, molds in

the air from fermenting compost can become a problem. Be sure to

empty your kitchen compost every day.

 

7 - Be alert to outgassing. New products and activities like painting

will have more of an effect on your indoor air quality now that the

windows are closed. You may want to air new carpets or upholstered

furniture before putting them in your house. If you're painting, be

sure to provide plenty of ventilation, and choose non-toxic paints.

 

8 - Steam-clean your carpets. Get rid of dust, dust-mites and other

noxious things so you won't be inhaling them with every step you

take.

 

9 - Choose your candles wisely. Petroleum-based and lead-wick candles

contribute significantly to dangerous levels of indoor air pollution.

Buy (or make) candles made from soy or vegetable oils, lead-free

wicks, and pure essential-oil fragrances. (For a source of good

candles please email me privately at mistytrepke)

 

10 - NO kerosene space heaters, ever! They are lethal. If you need

extra heat in a room, consider one of the free-standing electric

heaters filled with oil that radiate clean heat.