I sort my plants
Contrary to popular belief, the depolluting plants , alas, that does not exist. To clean up your interior , you must above all take care to maintain your little corner of greenery : pots being a source of moisture , you remove all traces of mold as soon as they appear. And in case of allergies at home, ficus and yuccas are removed.

I wash my curtains
Where the pollutants (smoke, heavy metals, etc.) cling and where the mites nest when they breed. So, they are washed (as well as the covers of sofas, cushions, and other textiles of the household) every three months at 60 ° C.

I change my vacuum
For a model equipped with a HEPA filter (high efficiency for air particles), which retains a maximum of dust and dust mites . The ideal: the highest levels of filtration, HEPA 13 or 14 (the smallest is 10). And it absolutely avoids the broom that takes off and displaces the irritating dust for the bronchi and the mucous membranes (nasal and ocular).

I purify my air
Essential oils also clean the air by eliminating bacteria, fungi and other mites . A pschitt containing tea tree, lavender, thyme (at least) can get rid of it. Another option, more expensive: an air purifier (from 120 €). But att e ntion, check that the device does not emit ozone, which has a pre-filter at the entrance, a HEPA filter, and is adapted to the size of the room.

I'm airing my new shelf
One of the first causes of indoor pollution comes from new furniture , when they are made of agglomerated wood (typical models to build yourself). They release volatile organic compounds , such as formaldehyde, and irritate the bronchi. So we place his new furniture in a well ventilated room . And we adopt this daily reflex: open its windows for 30 minutes , morning and evening, to renew the indoor air.

I opt for the green household
Hot water is the best detergent . Much better than the chemicals we spread on our floors and tiles. To boost its effectiveness, add white vinegar to descale or scouring bicarbonate.
To clean the toilet, opt for a natural mixture : 2dl of water 2dl of hydrogen peroxide 5 drops of pine essential oil. It is sprayed directly on the enamel, allowed to act 10 minutes and rinsed . To do at least once a week.

I fight moisture
It promotes the proliferation of micro-mushrooms that take the form of mold on the joints of tiles or blister walls ... Responsible for eye irritation and coughing, it is essential to eliminate them with bleach or renovate the spaces squarely infected. In prevention, we monitor the humidity of his home with a hygrometer (from 9 €), knowing that the ideal degree of humidity is between 45 and 65%.

I often recite my breakdowns
They are the ones that allow the renewal of air and thus the evacuation of pollutants: carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, benzene ... They must be regularly cleaned because they are often black with waterproof grease and, as a result, they can not most ensure their function.

I'm fighting against dust
In the air, it takes care of all the contaminants that drag before falling ... So we do not hesitate to draw his wet cloth .

I never go above 18 ° C
Beyond that we dry out the ambient air (and our airways), and we make the life of mites much too pleasant. As a result, they are developing at great speed.

I clean my bedding
Washing sheets at 60 ° C every week : nothing to eliminate mites and bacteria . Another option is to invest in very thin mesh covers (mattresses, pillows, duvets) that prevent them from developing. To arrange under his bed linen and to wash twice a year . Imperative: vacuum on mattresses and box springs 2 or 3 times a year. The duvets are offered a machine tour at each change of season.

I go out after a shower or when the laundry dries
Because mushrooms love wetlands!

I click on the tap a filter with a cartridge of purifying coal
This reduces chlorine , pesticides and other heavy metals (but not limestone ...) present in the water.

In the fridge, I undress yogurt, prepared dishes and eggs
To do absolutely before putting away your shopping . On the other hand we keep the packaging of meat and fish that do not like to be exposed to the open air. Every two weeks, we sponge a sponge soaked in white vinegar to degrease the shelves. We also leave half a lemon in the door to deodorize.

I hold the electromagnetic waves at a good distance
Television, box, computer, cordless phone must stay 2m from the bed . And we invest in a clock battery , less harmful than a smartphone.