Clean air at home

We spend most of our time indoors. A few habits make the air there easier to breathe.

Keep it smoke-free

Make your home and car completely smoke-free, including e-cigarette vapour. Smoke particles settle on furniture and fabrics and linger long after a cigarette is finished.

Ventilate

  • Open windows for a few minutes each day when outdoor air quality is good.
  • Use the extractor fan or open a window when cooking and showering.
  • Check your local air-quality forecast and keep windows closed on high-pollution days.

Tackle damp and mould

Dry clothes outside or in a ventilated room, wipe condensation from windows, and fix leaks quickly. Large patches of mould should be dealt with by a professional.

Dust and products

  • Damp-dust and vacuum regularly, ideally with a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA filter.
  • Choose fragrance-free cleaning products and avoid mixing chemicals.
  • Limit candles, incense, and open wood fires, which all produce fine particles.

Gas appliances

Have boilers, stoves, and heaters serviced regularly and fit a carbon monoxide alarm.