Our homes are the havens we escape to when we need rest. Unfortunately, allergens can invade that sanctuary and rob us of the much needed down time. Here are a few tips to help minimize the effects those pesky invaders can have on you and your home!

Add a Himalayan Salt Lamp

These low light lamps can help purify the air in your home. To get the most benefit out of this lamp, you will want to choose the darker colored lamps, as they are considered to be of higher quality. The size and surface texture are also an important thing to look at when purchasing your lamp. Of course, the larger the lamp, the more area it will reach. The rougher the salt texture on the lamp, the more effective they are at improving the quality of air in your home. In regards to the light source for the lamps, make sure the bulb is one that produces heat. Bulbs that do not heat, such as LED bulbs, will not heat the salt to encourage air purification. Having several Salt Lamps throughout your home will begin to create a noticeable difference for allergy sufferers.

Embrace the Power of Plants

Plants are one of God’s natural air purifiers. There are so many options that bring in great texture and color. There are also several plants that require VERY little maintenance, so don’t be scared if you think you have a “brown thumb”!

A few of the best “air scrubbers” are listed below:

Purify with Scent

Scent can make a lot of of people think of allergies more so than air purification. However, specific techniques used by Lamp Berger and by diffusing Essential Oils can actually disinfect and purify the air. Lamp Berger uses a Catalytic Burner that will emit a low level of Ozone as it purifies the air. Oxygen is then released into the air by moving large quantities of air through the Catalytic Combustion Process. It sounds tricky, but it only requires you to light the ceramic disc like a candle, extinguish the flame after two minutes and place the protective guard around the disc. This will start the purification cycle that lasts for around 20 minutes. Simply repeat this process a handful of times a week and VIOLA! Another way to purify the air “with scent” is by diffusing Essential Oils. Simply fill a cold water diffuser to the designated line and add the Essential Oils of your choice. There are several different single oils, blends and oil recipes that will work wonderfully for cleaning up the air we breathe in every day!

No matter the way you choose to clean your air, by a single or combination of tactics, we can all use a fresher breath of air!