Beating Bad Winter Indoor Air

Today I find myself suffering from a serious case of Spring Fever. Since it is 60 degrees on the East Coast today I have taken some time to air out the house.

We so often forget how toxic our homes can get over the winter months. Just think for 4-5 months are homes are strictly shut down to keep the cold air out. Well that also means all the toxins, bateria and gasses are also locked down. So not only is the warm air inside but so is all the bad things. Just think how many times have to been on a plane and find yourself not long after your feeling/getting sick. This is because air on a plane is recycled well it is the same thing with your house in the winter months.

I was once told by my grandmother once a week she would change the air in her house. I know you are probably thinking the same thing I did...WHAT. How do you change your home air. Well it is actually very simple for 5 mins open all the windows in your house. Keeping the windows open for only 5 mins will not drastically cool down your house. My grandmother explained "heat sinking" and how it worked. She told me that when cold air is introduced the heat will sink onto furniture carpet and other household items.

Since I have a 2 story house I start downstairs open all the windows then I open all the upstairs. Once the upstairs is all open I go back downstairs and close them and do the same with upstairs. This takes me approximately 5 mins.

Some smart advice..

• Don't do this on a -20 degree day, wait for a warmer winter day. If possible I will wait for an above 32 degree day.
• Aim to do this 1 a week.
• If someone is sick in the house try to change there air more often
• If you suffer some Asthma or Allergies I suggest doing this twice a week
• I recommend when you do this to all change the sheets. I find relaxing with clean sheets and fresh air very relaxing and rejuvenating.

For all season I high urge to make sure you home filters are changed on a regular schedule and use a good air purification unit. Make sure when purchasing a air purification unit it does all major forms of pollutions: particles such as pollen, pet dander, dust, and cigarette smoke; microbes such as mold and bacteria; and gases and odors. That's especially critical since the Environmental Protection Agency consistently ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental risks to public healthT. I highly recommend the Air Source 3000 this is the only unit I have found that can do all major forms of pollution plus this does up to 3,000sq feet.