As we all prepare to spend our days at home, it’s the perfect time to give our living space a thorough spring clean. But watch out, according to a study from Canada, the household cleaners we use to keep our family safe and clean, could actually be having a negative impact on our health.

Some cleaning products can increase asthma risk

The study looked at data from 2022 homes with children between 3 and 4 months old. The team kept a record of how often the same 26 cleaning products were used. Alarmingly, they found that the more these particular products were used, the more chance the children had of developing asthma by the time they were 3 years old.

Opt for non-toxic cleaning products

Here at Austin Air we have been promoting the use of safe cleaning products for some time now. Chemicals and VOC’s are often a major trigger for people with allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivity. Using the right, non-toxic cleaning products will help prevent a build-up of these pollutants in your home.

Products we love!

Branch Basics line of cleaning products ensure you keep your home sparkling, without the toxins. With the Branch Basics starter kit you can replace almost all the cleaning products you have. From hands and dishes to laundry and bathrooms, the Branch Basics concentrate does it all. For more info on Branch Basics and keeping your home clean and toxin free, take a look at their website here.

For complete peace of mind

And if you want complete peace of mind, to know your home is totally free of toxins and chemicals. The Austin Air HealthMate Plus Air Purifier is the right choice for you. With its broad-spectrum adsorption, the HealthMate Plus will remove the widest range of chemicals and VOC’s, as well as allergens, pet dander, dust, mold, viruses* and bacteria. For more info on the Austin Air HealthMate Plus and what it can do for you, visit our shop page here.

*Covid-19 is a new strain of virus that as yet, remains untested. However, the Medical Grade Certified HEPA Material technology used in our filters is proven to remove up to 99% of all airborne contaminants as small as 0.1 microns.

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