Over the last few years, essential oil diffusers have become synonymous with wellness—and have even been marketed as a trendy new way to improve the quality of our air. But are these aromatherapy diffusers actually essential for better air overall? It might be time to shift your focus from air diffusers to Healthy Air!

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Essential Oil Diffusers and Air Quality: Fact or Fiction?

Do aromatherapy diffusers improve air quality? There’s no evidence to prove that these air diffusers have a positive impact on Indoor Air Quality at all! And while they may fill your air with pleasant, calming scents, there’s only true way to ensure you and your family are breathing the healthiest air possible: AprilAire whole-house Healthy Air solutions! For combatting dry air, humidity control solutions like the AprilAire Whole-House Humidifier can make all the difference. For air filtration, AprilAire Whole-House Air Purifiers and MERV 16 Air Filters do the trick.

The Risks Associated With Aromatherapy Diffusers

Essential oils alone are known to have some benefits, such as relieving pain, nausea, or stress. However, these benefits often come with side effects, including increased chance of chemical burns, allergic reactions, and . . . yes . . . respiratory issues.

Not only that, but they can put your Indoor Air Quality at risk! In fact, a study once found that some essential oils and essential oil diffusers emit VOCs (or volatile organic compounds )—from ethanol to acetone—into the air when diffused.

To avoid potential risks and dangers, it’s important to use air diffusers and oils properly.

Using Essential Oil Diffusers Around Children

With the potential to emit harmful VOCs into your home and put your Indoor Air Quality at risk, most pediatric providers do not recommend the use of essential oil diffusers around young children, especially babies. For improving the air your baby breathes, consider a baby humidifier.

Before using essential oils and aromatherapy diffusers to address health concerns, consult with your child’s provider to ensure you’re caring for their needs in the safest possible way.

Important Safety Tips for Air Diffuser Users

While there is a lot of third-party evidence around essential oil diffusers and their effectiveness, there is very little research to back the efficacy of these oils in general. As their contents and quality are not regulated or monitored by any governing agencies, there’s currently no way to tell if the oil’s contents truly match its label.

Improving your Indoor Air Quality is possible with trusted solutions, like the AprilAire Healthy Air System®. For advice and information about the right solutions for your family, contact your local AprilAire Healthy Air Professional to get started.

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