{"id":631,"date":"2025-06-06T21:45:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/?p=631"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:13:12","slug":"home-clean-and-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Keep the Air in Your Home Clean and Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#Simple_Ways_to_Keep_the_Air_in_Your_Home_Clean_and_Healthy\" title=\"Simple Ways to Keep the Air in Your Home Clean and Healthy\">Simple Ways to Keep the Air in Your Home Clean and Healthy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#1_Vape_your_home_Give_ventilation_top_priority\" title=\"1. Vape your home: Give ventilation top priority.\u00a0\">1. Vape your home: Give ventilation top priority.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#2_Let_Pollution_Get_Caught_in_an_Air_Purifier\" title=\"2. Let Pollution Get Caught in an Air Purifier\">2. Let Pollution Get Caught in an Air Purifier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#3_Make_sure_you_clean_your_HVAC_unit_regularly\" title=\"3. Make sure you clean your HVAC unit regularly.\">3. Make sure you clean your HVAC unit regularly.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#4_Be_sure_to_Maintain_Equal_Humidity_in_the_house\" title=\"4. Be sure to Maintain Equal Humidity in the house\">4. Be sure to Maintain Equal Humidity in the house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#5_A_Good_Cleaning_Without_Toxic_Chemicals\" title=\"5. A Good Cleaning Without Toxic Chemicals\">5. A Good Cleaning Without Toxic Chemicals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#6_House_Plants_to_the_Rescue_But_Just_a_Few\" title=\"6. House Plants to the Rescue (But Just a Few)\">6. House Plants to the Rescue (But Just a Few)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#7_Stop_Indoor_Smoking\" title=\"7. Stop Indoor Smoking\">7. Stop Indoor Smoking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#8_Reconsider_that_Scented_Candle_or_Freshener\" title=\"8. Reconsider that Scented Candle or Freshener\">8. Reconsider that Scented Candle or Freshener<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#9_Test_for_Hidden_Dangers_Radon_and_Carbon_Monoxide\" title=\"9. Test for Hidden Dangers: Radon and Carbon Monoxide\">9. Test for Hidden Dangers: Radon and Carbon Monoxide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#10_Pay_Attention_to_Your_Pets\" title=\"10. Pay Attention to Your Pets\">10. Pay Attention to Your Pets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/home-clean-and-healthy\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Ways_to_Keep_the_Air_in_Your_Home_Clean_and_Healthy\"><\/span>Simple Ways to Keep the Air in Your Home Clean and Healthy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take that majestic deep breath under the sunlight. What a feeling! Have you ever wondered if the quality of your home\u2019s air could actually be lower than outside it? It is truly hard to believe. Air is perceived to be unhealthiest inside homes. We hear familiar pollutants, allergens and harmful substances that can whisper destruction upon us. Many owners forget to consider the cleansing of air within the house against such pollutants as animal dander, cooking smokes, mold spores, and dust mites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent sneezing, unexpected headaches and now and then, smelling stuffy air might be tough air quality signs, but don\u2019t panic; we\u2019re here to inform you without scaring you silly. In brief, we shall take you through simple steps to rectify this issue so that every inhalation you take is genuinely refreshing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vape_your_home_Give_ventilation_top_priority\"><\/span><b>1. Vape your home: Give ventilation top priority.\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a straightforward approach also followed by b<\/span>ond clean Brisbane<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to remedying the indoor air quality at home. Circulation of fresh air literally washes away indoor pollutants, excess moisture, and odours that can linger over time. Let the fresh air in by opening your windows for 10 to 15 minutes after preparing meals, cleaning or after showering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you have many pollutants in your region or allergies, use exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having windows open in different rooms will ensure the air in your home stays fresh and flows steadily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Let_Pollution_Get_Caught_in_an_Air_Purifier\"><\/span><b>2. Let Pollution Get Caught in an Air Purifier<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very efficient air purifier goes a long way into keeping allergenic particles from pollen, dust from dirt, pet dander, and bacteria in the air. Always look out for HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter models because they capture 99.97% of airborne particles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Households facing chemical smells or smoke are better off with purifiers that have activated carbon filters in. They serve to absorb these harmful gases and bad odours. Placing purifiers nearby high-occupancy areas such as bedrooms and living rooms can guarantee that cleaner air is in the areas where people spend most of their time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Make_sure_you_clean_your_HVAC_unit_regularly\"><\/span><b>3. Make sure you clean your HVAC unit regularly.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, your home\u2019s HVAC system helps circulate the air inside the house. Nonetheless, old or unclean filters may make the system release more pollutants into the surrounding area instead of filtering them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the filter every 1 to 3 months according to how much you use it. A professional should check and maintain the HVAC unit every year to make sure it is working optimally. If possible, have some UV lights added to the HVAC system so they can kill mould and bacteria in the air that circulates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Be_sure_to_Maintain_Equal_Humidity_in_the_house\"><\/span><b>4. Be sure to Maintain Equal Humidity in the house<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humidity causes mould, mildew, and dust mites to grow, while if the air is dry, it would cause my dry skin to itch and give me some respiratory problems. Ideally, indoor humidity should be maintained somewhere between 30% and 50%. You can use a hygrometer rather inexpensively to keep a check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehumidifiers are best fitted in the basement and the laundry. Since the weather isn\u2019t humid, release the humidifier to add humidity to the air inside your home. Do not block every opening while cooking, drying clothes or showering, to ensure the rate of humidity stays at a healthy level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_A_Good_Cleaning_Without_Toxic_Chemicals\"><\/span><b>5. A Good Cleaning Without Toxic Chemicals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should only use cleaners that improve indoor air quality and not those that cause more problems. Sometimes, these products have VOCs that pollute the air inside our houses. Opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaningsunnybank.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>eco-friendly<\/strong><\/a> options or choose to clean with cleaners made from vinegar, lemon and baking soda.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cleaning routine should include vacuuming floors with a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner, mopping floors, and dusting with a damp cloth so particles bind. Washing bedding, curtains, and upholstery would be another win, as those act as allergens over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_House_Plants_to_the_Rescue_But_Just_a_Few\"><\/span><b>6. House Plants to the Rescue (But Just a Few)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plants can do wonders to cleanse indoor air. Houseplants such as snake plant, spider plant, aloe vera, and peace lily absorb pollutants and release fresh oxygen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much watering or too many plants will increase indoor humidity and may contribute to mould proliferation. Choose plants that are low-maintenance and ensure your tubs drain well, lest the waters stand by. If you are the owner of some very curious animal friends, double-check your plant selection to ensure nothing toxic can be found therein for their consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Stop_Indoor_Smoking\"><\/span><b>7. Stop Indoor Smoking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigarette smoke has thousands of toxic substances and is thus one major polluter of indoor air. Thus, a strict no-smoking rule should be observed within the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking should only be allowed outdoors, and that, far away from doors and windows. It is worth noting that even once in a while, indoor smoke-gathering spells long-term irritation for the air, furniture, and in a few cases, the walls and ceilings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reconsider_that_Scented_Candle_or_Freshener\"><\/span><b>8. Reconsider that Scented Candle or Freshener<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of people don\u2019t realise that the chemicals in many scented candles, incense and commercial air fresheners, such as formaldehyde and benzene, can irritate lung tissue and lead to long-term health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better option is to spray or use an oil diffuser with essential oils or to add zesty herbs and simmered citrus peels to your home. They refresh the air without dumping harmful substances into the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Test_for_Hidden_Dangers_Radon_and_Carbon_Monoxide\"><\/span><b>9. Test for Hidden Dangers: Radon and Carbon Monoxide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible for dangerous pollutants to go unnoticed since they are invisible and have no smell. Radon enters people\u2019s homes through small openings in the foundation and is the next biggest cause of lung cancer, after cigarette smoking. These kits can be attached, or a professional inspection can locate any radon in the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to carbon monoxide, however, it may be produced by defective gas appliances and fireplaces, among other things, making it another silent killer. Simply put, a carbon monoxide detector must be installed near bedrooms and appliances that burn fuel; these detectors should also be checked regularly to confirm that they work properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Pay_Attention_to_Your_Pets\"><\/span><b>10. Pay Attention to Your Pets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may enjoy having your pets, but they could turn out to be a cause of indoor allergy problems. The dust that carries pet hair and dander can stay in the air and collect on different surfaces which can bother people with allergies or asthma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can decrease air pollution from your pets by grooming them, using water to clean them and not allowing them on your bed. Make sure to wash all your pets\u2019 bedding, litter area and their toys often so they don\u2019t collect germs and hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your home air quality without gadgets and complicated solutions. It is just about making good decisions along with everyday habits. For example, little-step activities such as aerating the space, <a href=\"https:\/\/bondcleaninbrisbane.com.au\/blog\/clean-your-bathroom-exhaust-fan\/\"><strong>cleaning a natural way<\/strong><\/a>, keeping the humidity level just right, and maintaining an HVAC system will significantly reduce indoor air pollutant levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good air also supports the best sleep and lowers allergies, helping a person&#8217;s mental status and general health. So why should you wait? In other words, start making your home a healthier and fresher environment, one breath at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simple Ways to Keep the Air in Your Home Clean and Healthy Take that majestic deep breath under the sunlight. What a feeling! Have you ever wondered if the quality of your home\u2019s air could actually be lower than outside it? It is truly hard to believe. Air is perceived to be unhealthiest inside homes. 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