From pollen and dust to pet dander and personal care products, there are plenty of air-pollution culprits right inside of your apartment home. Here are some of the most-effective ways to detox your place.

Invest in an Air Purifier

From small countertop gadgets to larger, leveled-up filtration systems, there is a wide variety of options to choose from when selecting an in-home air purifier. Be sure to shoot for purchasing a device that includes a HEPA filter for the best results.

Ditch the Chemicals

When we say there are THOUSANDS of in-home chemicals hiding in every nook and cranny, we mean it! There are literally thousands of chemicals lurking in the products in your cabinets, bathrooms, kitchens – This isn’t intended to freak you out, but more to be informative of what harsh ingredients hide behind that long list of hard-to-pronounce nutrition labels.

So, the next time you purchase a product, check the ingredient list on the back of the bottle. If you can’t pronounce half of the names on the label, it probably means there are pesky chemicals ready to wreak havoc on your home. Check out this awesome tool to help you check for how clean products really are!

Looking for some direction on where to start? Ditch the air fresheners and stick to more natural options, toss your dryer sheets, and swap out your cleansing products for safer alternatives that clean just as well, if not, better!

Crack a Window

Opening a window to let the outdoor air inside is one of the simplest ways to detox your home. Bring in some fresh oxygen, even if it’s just for a few minutes each day.

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