Clean, fresh air is everything. For some, it’s the difference between a good day and a bad one. The feel of the breeze against your skin is calming and comforting, especially when you want to rest or take a nap. Clean, fresh air is also great for kids. It improves their lung function and helps strengthen their pulmonary health. So, for these reasons, creating a living environment with great air circulation isn’t just for its aesthetic appeal. It’s imperative for improving your family’s physical health.
How?
Good air circulation helps rid your home of pollutants, controls humidity levels, and checks the frequency at which respiratory allergies occur. So, if you’re interested in improving your home’s air circulation, here are some fun tips to ensure that your home’s air quality and circulation will get up there.
Open Sesame
The easiest way to promote air circulation is to open the windows. Sometimes, the air in our homes never gets out and becomes stagnant, giving our homes a peculiar, damp smell. Opening the windows regularly will push this stagnant air out, bring fresh air in and create a cross breeze, especially when your home has good ventilation. It’s best to open the windows during the day as temperatures drop at night and it could become too cold very fast.
Embrace the Power of Plants
Plants are not just decorative; they’re nature’s air purifiers. Certain plants like spider plants, snake plants, and peace lilies can significantly improve indoor air quality by absorbing toxins and producing oxygen. Make it fun by going on a family trip to the flower shop to choose some air-purifying plants. Then, find the perfect spots for them around your home.
Fan It Out
Fans are a cost-effective and energy-efficient way to enhance air circulation. Ceiling fans should rotate counterclockwise in the summer to push cool air down and clockwise in the winter at a low speed to pull cool air up and mix the warm air below.
Portable fans can be used to strategically direct airflow, ensuring that fresh air reaches all corners of your home.
Invest in an Air Purifier
These are the big guns. Air purifiers are very useful in poorly ventilated rooms or areas with high pollution levels. They work by trapping pollutants and allergens in the air, which is especially helpful for family members with allergies or asthma. Turn it into a learning opportunity by researching different models and features with your family to choose the best one for your needs.
Maintain Your HVAC System
Your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system is an important determinant of your home’s air quality and circulation. This is why it needs to be maintained regularly.
Maintaining this system involves changing filters regularly and getting professional check-ups. To ensure it gets done, schedule HVAC maintenance every three months on the shared family calendar. This way, everyone anticipates it.
Get Kitchen and Bath Vents
Two places that often emit the most smells (good or bad) in our homes are the kitchen and bathroom/toilet. For this reason, every home needs built-in vents in both places. In the kitchen, these vents are hoisted above the burner and in the bathroom, they’re often placed high on the wall opposite the internal door to the bathroom. These vents are designed to expel odors and moisture and should be turned on during and after cooking or showering. It’s a simple device that can make a significant difference in your home’s air quality.
Transition to Vaping
You can try all these tips, and your home’s air circulation would still be poor if you’re an avid smoker.
The particles and toxins released from cigarette smoke clog air filters faster than usual, further reducing the efficiency of HVAC systems and forces them to work harder to circulate air. This not only impacts your energy bills but also decreases the overall effectiveness of your home’s air circulation system, leading to poorer air quality.
Alternatives like vaping with salt nic e-cigarettes are less harmful than tobacco smoking as they produce fewer pollutants and help you maintain better indoor air quality. However, to ensure your home’s air remains pristine and non-contaminated, you’ll still need to create and use designated vaping spots outside the house.
Conclusion
Improving air circulation in your family home can be a fun and rewarding project that benefits everyone. Integrating tips like transitioning to vaping, opening the windows, and maintaining the HVAC system will create a healthier, non-contaminated, and more comfortable living space where your family can thrive. So why wait? Start today and breathe a little easier tomorrow!
