
DIY TIPS!
The next time you feel a draft, try one of these simple DIY projects. They're easy, take minimal time, and best of all - cost next to nothing! So get busy and ensure your house will be warm and cozy this winter.
When we think of air pollution, our minds naturally gravitate toward crowded freeways and monstrous production factories. We rarely visualize our cozy indoor abode as a hotbed for harmful chemicals. The unfortunate truth is that the limited air flow inside our homes means that we’re unintentionally building up air pollution from things like our furniture and cleaning products, and even from the synthetic materials that our houses and condos are made of!
The good news is that we have the natural means of eliminating most of these pollutants. All we need is a bit of plant know-how! With the right plants and a bit of a green thumb, anyone can clean their home of harmful chemicals and start living a healthier life. Here is a breakdown of five of the best air purifying plants. Take a look below!
First up, I hope there are no arachnophobes out there, because spider plants are your new best friend. They are easy to care for! A fantastic addition to any home that has little ones or pets running around. They are known to grow fast, look great in hanging baskets and get rid of any lingering formaldehyde or xylene in your air.
The snake plant, also known as Mother in Law’s Tongue, is a hardy indoor plant. It that requires little in terms of maintenance but filters the air in your home in a big way. Depending on the variety that you decide to go with, you can have a table-top or a floor version, which can grow up to eight feet tall!
If you’re looking for a plant that does double duty, Aloe Vera is hands-down your new go-to. On top of being a rockstar formaldehyde killer, its leaves contain some seriously potent medicinal properties. Chock full of vitamins, enzymes and amino acids, the juice from its leaves is a leading ingredient in most sunburn relievers and can also be consumed as a health supplement. Scrapes or cuts? Aloe Vera is great for that, with its wound-healing, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties!
Do you have a shady spot in your home that could use a bit of floral flare? Peace Lilies are a beautiful addition to any darker corner of your home, since they love moist soil and indirect light. You can enjoy its lush chemical-annihilating leaves year-round and its beautiful white buds during the summer months. Just be sure to keep it out of reach of both cats and dogs, as it is toxic to them.
Finally, and rated the best toxin neutralizer of all by NASA! The Chrysanthemum neutralizes all kinds of dangers, like benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and even ammonia! She’s a double-edged sword though. The Chrysanthemum only blooms for about 6 weeks of the year, and without those beautiful flowers she doesn’t absorb any toxins. Because of this you’re going to want to pick a couple more plants from this list – or all of them! – to supplement her toxin neutralizing abilities in her downtime.
For more air-cleaning tips and tricks, be sure to ask the experts at Legacy Heating and Cooling! As Edmonton’s premier HVAC specialists, we have all sorts of solutions to keep the air quality in your home at a level that will keep your entire family safe and healthy!
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The next time you feel a draft, try one of these simple DIY projects. They're easy, take minimal time, and best of all - cost next to nothing! So get busy and ensure your house will be warm and cozy this winter.
Use your hand to feel around the window frame for cold air escaping. If you feel any air coming through, use seal-and-peel caulking or weather stripping to repair the gap. Although caulking and weather stripping aren’t permanent solutions, they do the trick and should keep cold air out until spring.
Commonly power outlets are overlooked as a source of cool air, but it’s just as easy for air to get in through these fixtures as it is windows. It’s a bit harder to check power outlets, but on a very cold day you will be able to feel a draft coming through with your hand. An easy fix to this problem is to unscrew the plate and install a gasket from the hardware store.
Did you know that when fireplaces aren't in use, warm indoor air escapes through the chimney? Since Santa can't block off your chimney 24/7, we have another solution to this problem. Chimney balloons (sometimes called fireplace plugs) are a simple and cost effective way to keep warm air from escaping and draughts coming back down. They can be found online or at any hardware store.