It’s obvious many people enjoy their house smelling festive, especially during the holidays. Scented candles and air fresheners are used in many households during the holiday season. But what are you really releasing into your air? Holiday candles don’t only give off a nice aroma, but most candles contain paraffin which release carcinogens into the air when burned. Holiday candles can be hazardous to your health.
Health Hazards From Holiday Candles
For something that can give you a pleasant smell, it can cause serious issues to your health. Burning of candles can contaminate your air with acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, naphthalene, and other VOCs. So, how can something that smells so good be so harmful? It’s simply the chemicals the candles are made of that are known to be harmful to the human body. This is why holiday candles can be hazardous to your health.
Clean Air
There are a few steps you can take to help increase your indoor air quality (IAQ). Having a good filtration system in place with good ventilation can help increase your indoor air quality drastically. Reducing the amount of candle use and going with a more natural approach for smell like live plants or essential oils can also increase your IAQ. Using natural decorations can also be a great alternative.
Replacement Air Filters
Replacing your air filters is also important to improving your current indoor air quality. Using a quality filter with a higher efficiency can further improve IAQ. We specialize in replacement air filters for your air purifiers, air filters for your air scrubbers, and air filters for your negative air machines. Please contact us for any replacement filter you may need.
