18/08/2026
Sitting for a couple of hours, stuck on the A31, watching a massive cloud of smoke rise into the sky got me thinking about air quality. There are things we can do to create the best quality atmosphere in our homes, to protect our families. Wildfires are a more seasonal problem but the burning of fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, incinerators, traffic pollution even VOC's from household products mean that air quality is an issue all year round.
Things to do:
Everyone should have a houseplant in there bedroom at the very least, but the more in your home the better! Spider plants are particularly good at cleaning the air and are a great option for the less green fingered of us.
Diffusers are also really beneficial for air quality, the moisture they release reform around particles in the air and drag them to the floor. Leaving the air cleaner and particle free. Adding a few drops of an essential oil is also a really great way to add fragrance naturally, avoiding VOC's.
Another top tip and personal favourite are Beeswax Candles. Believe it or not they clean the air too! Beeswax, when its burnt, releases negative ions into the air which latch onto impurities dragging them to the floor in much the same way water vapour does. They give a beautiful golden light and have their own delicate fragrance too.
If you need beeswax candles or diffusers (We don't sell pot plants!) Or would like more information on the dietary and supplementary options available to help with respiratory health don't hesitate to get in touch.
Joe @ Spill the Beans
