When Rob became really sick, we started looking at our house very critically-specifically the ventilation and air in the house. It was a super stressful time for me because I honestly felt like our house was slowly killing him, and I had no idea what we were going to do. I was also worried about Carter developing similar problems, since he had had so many respiratory issues when he was born. He is more prone to lung issues. So I got on the internet and started researching, reading, and talking with people who have been through a similar process.
We had a lot of work done in the basement. Killing mold that was beginning to grow, closing off holes that were allowing all the basement air into our living space, cleaning air vents and the duct work.
I researched air purifiers and uv lights to help clean the air in our house. I researched what houseplants I should have in my house to help clean the air. If you know me, you know that I LOVE my plants, but for 7 years I haven’t had a plant in my house. After my dad died I had a planter that my work gave to me. Eva decided to eat it one day. Turned out it was a poisonous plant and made her tongue prickle and swell up. I throw the whole thing away and never had another house plant. However, they are really good at cleaning the air naturally. Since my children are older now, and usually do not put things in their mouths, I went out and bought some houseplants that were recommended as super air purifiers.
The other thing I found that was recommended, and this is my favorite, a himalayan salt lamp. Not only are they pretty, but they serve a purpose, other than just emitting light. I keep mine on almost 100% of the time. They help cut down on moisture in the air, helps to neutralize the “electro-smog” in your air and reduces allergens and irritants, and binds excessive positive ions with their negative ions.
We have changed some other things in our house and I have completely eliminated all chemicals from the house in order to help keep our air as clean as possible. I still have a secret suspicion that our house is trying to kill us but I have done what I can to make it a cleaner more pure environment for our family to live in.
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