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How can I cleanse my air naturally?

Even the chemicals from paint, nail products, cleaning equipment and detergents, all contribute to polluting the air inside our homes. ... Here's a list of 6 natural ways to purify the air at home. Salt Crystal Lamp. ... Beeswax Candles. ... Houseplants. ... Activated Charcoal. ... Proper ventilation. ... Essential Oils.

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By India Today Web Desk: Who would've thought breathing clean air would become a luxury in Indian cities, especially the country's Capital. What you didn't know, however is the fact that the air we breathe inside our homes is much more polluted than the air outside. Why? Because our common daily use items have pollutants we're negligent about. Be it the mattresses in our house that keep accumulating dust to the inside of our drawers, the paint on our walls, shampoos, creams etc--all of these contain chemicals and toxins that are causing us harm in the long run.

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A toxic gas-like carcinogen pollutant called formaldehyde is found in glues, shampoos, shaving creams, insecticides and carpets. The same carcinogen is also found in cigarette smoke. Even the chemicals from paint, nail products, cleaning equipment and detergents, all contribute to polluting the air inside our homes. "Breathing in toxic gases can cause rashes, coughing, irritation in the eyes, as well as asthma like symptoms," Dr Manoj K Ahuja, Healing Touch Hospital, told NDTV. So, instead of running to buy yourself a super-expensive air purifier, which is again made of plastic, we tell you some natural ways to get rid of the impure air at home to a great extent. Here's a list of 6 natural ways to purify the air at home.

1. Salt Crystal Lamp

Himalayan pink salt is a natural air purifier that pulls toxins from the environment and neutralises them. In fact, all salt crystal products reduce airborne irritants, allergens and pathogens by pulling water vapour out of the air. Installing a Himalayan Pink salt lamp in your room or keeping one at your office desk is all you need to do. While adding a beautiful rustic touch to your interiors, it also has the quality of glowing naturally, while not disrupting our sleep. Though their effect is more when turned on, they work even when turned off, because of the salt crystals in them.

2. Beeswax Candles

All candles have a really soothing vibe, and it's best when you have a candle that reduces pollution too. If you love scented candles, it is best to avoid the paraffin ones, which are derived of petroleum and release pollutants like benzene, toluene and soot into the air. Instead of these, you can opt to light a few beeswax candles every day, as they are excellent for air purification. Beeswax candles have the ability to ionise the air and neutralise toxic compounds and contaminants. They can not only improve the quality of air in our houses, but as an added bonus, they even burn slowly, so they don't need to be replaced often. In fact, absolutely pure quality of beeswax candles burn with almost no smoke or scent. If you have asthmatic patients at home, these candles are very helpful; they even remove common allergens like dust from the air.

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3. Houseplants

Different kinds of houseplants can purify air and they are the best medium to counter the pollution indoors, especially if you are dealing with respiratory illnesses. Some varieties of houseplants require very little or indirect sunlight. According to a study conducted by NASA, houseplants can purify and rejuvenate air within our houses and workplaces, safeguarding us from any side effects associated with prevalent toxins like ammonia, formaldehyde and also benzene. Keeping a houseplant at every 100 square-foot of our homes is a very effective and efficient method for obtaining clean air. The most effective plants that can filter toxins from the air are Lady Palm or Broad-Leaf Palm, which prefer bright indirect light, and Peace Lily, which prefers very moderate light. The Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm and Bamboo Palm, all grow in indirect light and can be kept anywhere in the house. They should especially be kept in carpeted rooms or those recently painted.

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While all kinds of houseplants help purify air, the English Ivy or common Ivy are suitable to be kept in rooms with computers or printers. The Spider Plant is useful in a kitchen with a gas stove, as it helps control the carbon monoxide and xylene in the air. Other commonly found houseplants are Money Plant, Boston Fern, Silver Vine and Centipede Tongavine.

4. Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is also called activated carbon and it helps purify the air indoors. It is odourless and has high absorptive properties. It works wonders by eliminating toxins from the air. Bamboo charcoal also helps purify air effectively.

5. Proper ventilation

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Instead of opening windows and letting the pollution enter your home, it is better to install trickle vents to purify and recycle the indoor air. Exhaust fans are a great alternative that help push pollutants outside. After taking a shower, be sure to let all the steam out of your bathroom, because the extra moisture in the air can cause mold and mildew growth. Kitchens also need to be properly ventilated, as they are a major cause of indoor air pollution, especially if you use a gas stove. "Cooking a single meal on a gas stove can produce levels of nitrogen dioxide that the EPA considers unsafe to breathe," according to a report published in NDTV.

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6. Essential Oils

Essential oils like rosemary, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, grapefruit, lemon, clove, lemon and tea tree have the ability to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and mold. Studies from Webster State University have shown that Thieves oil, which is an antiseptic blend of pure essential oils like pine needle, cinnamon, thyme, eucalyptus, lemon and grapefruit, has a 99.96 per cent kill rate against airborne bacteria. This mixture of essential oils helps keep the home free of germs and purifies the air. You can easily add it to soaps and detergents to breathe fresh and clean air. You can even add a few drops to a bowl full of lukewarm water and let the bowl sit in the room you spend the most time in.

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