Air pollution has become quite a thing in today's world. Even if contaminants and chemicals are only present in trace amounts in the air, their impact on the human body is nevertheless felt. Air pollution contains a mixture of solid particles, liquids, and gasses produced by industries, motors, and smokers. These substances which are emitted in the air that we breathe pollute our environment.
Market-available air purifiers are pricey and take up space in your beautiful home; therefore here we are providing you with the best and most natural methods to cleanse your environment and to make your body strong to resist these chemicals.
But before that-
Why should you even think about applying our air-purifying methods?
A few substances in the air that produce a harmful effect on humans are Carbon Monoxide, Lead, Arsenic, Nitrogen Oxides, Ozone, Particulate Matter, Sulfur Dioxide, and many other Air Pollutants.
Long-term or short-term exposure to these chemicals may cause:
Lower respiratory infection
Stroke
Ischaemic heart diseases
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Lung cancer.
Natural methods to cleanse your environment:
There are several ways to reduce pollution, but the best approach to purifying the air is to keep a handy, natural air purifier close at hand.
These air purifiers are very affordable and require minimal upkeep.
Indoor Air purifying plants
Plants are referred to as nature's air cleaners because they carry out photosynthesis, which involves absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen
Money Plant:
In India, money plants are quite common indoor plants. It is an evergreen vine that may reach heights of up to 20 m, with stems up to 4 cm in diameter, and climbs using aerial roots that cling to surfaces. The plant, however, may be grown almost anywhere, including in water without soil or in complete darkness.
Snake plant:
The snake plant, sometimes known as mother-in-law's tongue is a resilient succulent that can reach heights of up to six feet. Snake plants have many health advantages in addition to adding extra ambiance, such as the ability to filter indoor air and omit dangerous contaminants.
Peace lily
Peace lilies are robust, simple-to-grow perennials with oval, glossy, dark-green leaves that tip inward. Directly emerging from the soil are the leaves. Periodically, these plants will also bloom with white, lightly-scented flowers that resemble calla lilies. The pure white, long-lasting blossoms will eventually turn a light green with age.
Spider plant
The most common types have long, grassy leaves with white and green stripes. Spider plants are simple to grow and do well in a range of environments.
Areca palm
Because of the way the Areca Palm's numerous reed-like stems support its long, feathery fronds (leaves), it is known as the Butterfly Palm. Although the areca palm can reach heights of up to 30 feet outdoors, it usually only reaches 6 to 7 feet indoors.
Syngonium
From Mexico to Ecuador, Syngonium podophyllum is often known as arrowhead vine. It is an evergreen climbing vine that usually reaches a length of 3 to 6 feet. It is often grown as a houseplant for its lovely ornamental leaf, which evolves in shape with age.
Rubber plant
Large, leathery, glossy leaves are the main reason that rubber plants are developed. The leaves are 8 to 12 inches long, oblong to oval, and come in a variety of hues, including dark green, deep maroon, and leaves with yellow, cream, pink, or white markings.
Aloe vera
A herb known as aloe vera has rosette-shaped, succulent leaves. The leaves range in colour from grey to green, and occasionally have white dots on them. They are the source of the colourless gel found in numerous industrial and pharmaceutical goods and feature pointed, reddish spines around their edges.
Bamboo palm
The bamboo palm is an upright, spreading, multi-stemmed subtropical palm that can reach heights of up to 7' when grown inside. Due to its ability to grow in interior conditions that other plants cannot withstand, it is one of the most sought-after indoor palms. The leaves have an appealing drooping appearance and are spread out widely.
Weeping Fig:
Weeping figs are cultivated because of their lovely appearance and leaves. They feature glossy, round, green leaves and smooth, gray-green bark. There are cultivars with wavy leaves, variegated foliage, and pendulous branches. Weeping fig stems are frequently trained into decorative forms.
Intake of herbs:
Adding a few herbs to your daily diet helps to boost the immune system which will ultimately results in an irritant-resistant body.
Turmeric
Neem
Garlic
Amalaki
Punarnava
Madhurika
Ghrit kumari
Tulsi
Beeswax candles
Lighting beeswax candles are the best air-purifying scented candles.
It ionizes the air irritant and neutralizes it. It also produces scents that enhance the mood and environment
Salt lamps (1)
The salt lamp is a great natural air purifier.
The products tend to reduce irritants and allergens present in the air by pulling water vapor out of the air.
They also neutralize them.
Clean:
Clean the carpet, window curtains, and door mats regularly.
The dirt highly accumulates in these things.
It is recommended to clean it at least twice a week.
Dusting must be done on daily basis.
Apart from incorporating these ways to purify the area around us, we should also take active action to reduce the air pollution
These are some of the ways we can start:
Avoiding the use of private cars and preferring public transports
Reduce the usage and burning of plastic bags
Reduction in forest fires
Reduction in smoking
Using filters on chimneys
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