How do you keep the air clean at home?

Airborne pollutants are found in all homes; they come from dust, dust mites, animal dander or microorganisms. They affect our health and well-being. What can you do to improve air quality?

Consider the following solutions:

1. Air purifier - works by drawing in air and filtering it of pollutants. Some units adjust their actions themselves according to the amount of pollutants. Many have additional ionisation or humidification functions. 
2. Air conditioning - provides filtration, ionisation and air circulation at the same time. Air conditioners manage to remove dust, dust mites, fungal germs, moulds or bacteria from the air. They also allow us to get rid of unwanted odours. But remember, air conditioning is an environmentally friendly solution if you choose an energy-efficient model and make sure it is used optimally. If you don't have this option, look for another solution.
3. Ventilation - proper ventilation is the basis for clean air in our homes. In rooms that are warm and humid, such as the bathroom or kitchen, proper air circulation is particularly important. One form of ventilation is recuperation, which minimises heat loss while purifying the air.
4. Ventilation - opening windows, doors or balconies can make a significant contribution to improving air quality in homes. The condition, however, is that the air outside meets the requirements for particulate matter content. Do you live in an area where smog is a major problem? Before ventilating your home, check the smog levels, e.g. using one of several publicly available apps.  
5. Cleaning - cleaning your rooms not only improves the aesthetics, but also gets rid of dust mites or allergens. When cleaning, it is a good idea to use natural cleaning products that use plant- or mineral-based ingredients instead of synthetic chemicals. Although they are less effective, they are designed to be safe for the environment and for the health of people and animals.
6. Air-purifying plants - some plants can neutralise toxins in the air. By taking in oxygen and carbon dioxide, they also absorb pollutants such as acetone, formaldehyde, benzene or ammonia. The best at this are inverted dracaena and multifloral chrysanthemum. Other plants that also work well are: horsetail, fragrant dracaena, sweeping bush, common ivy, philodendrons, ficus and ferns.