Fresh Air

When indoors, you should aim to keep your windows open for as long as possible so that your room can remain well ventilated.

“The effects produced by living in close, ill-ventilated rooms are these: The system becomes weakened, the circulation is depressed, the blood moves sluggishly through the system, because it is not purified and vitalized by the pure, invigorating air of heaven.” {Healthful Living, page 48}

The British heart foundation says “poor air quality in your home can be harmful to your health, like polluted air outside. And many of us spend a lot of our time indoors. But there’s simple things you can do to improve the air quality in your home and reduce the impact on your health: 

• Use solid or liquid cleaning products rather than sprayable ones.
• If you can, cook and heat your home with electric or gas instead of burning wood or coal.
• Open your windows a few times a day to refresh the air in your rooms, especially when you’re cooking or showering.
• Clean your floors regularly to avoid dust and allergens building up and going into the air.
• Use extractor fans in your kitchen and bathroom, fix any leaks or water damage, and keep your home above 19c in the colder months if possible. These things can all help to prevent water condensation which can cause mould and bad bacteria building up in the air. 
• Don’t smoke indoors or allow others to smoke in your home. When you smoke indoors, it stays in the air. And toxins from breathing in second-hand smoke can harm the health of everyone you live with. If you smoke, taking steps to quit is the best thing you can do for your health.” {British heart foundation, air pollution}