Self-quarantine is a preventive measure taken against the spread of COVID-19. Quarantine by definition is for those who are reasonably suspicious of being infected with the virus. On the other hand, people, who are healthy, should continue observing social distancing. Washing our hands at regular intervals, stepping out of the house with a mask, maintaining social distance is the new way of life. While taking care of personal health, many are ensuring they remain productive during this lockdown and are involving themselves in activities such as reading, dancing, cleaning their house, etc. Of all these activities, we will be focusing our attention on ‘cleaning our house’ in this blog.

In such times of uncertainty, the health of our family becomes a top priority. By eliminating harmful toxins from our house, we will give our immune system and our family one less enemy to fight against! Following are some tips to clean your house during this self-quarantine period –

• While there are many cleaning products easily available in the market to clean our household possessions, they are known to contain many chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Thus, the first thing you got to do is throw these toxic products out of the house. Go natural!
• Wear gloves and ensure you have good ventilation while you dust and clean the house.
• For hard surface products such as doorknobs, tables, desks, etc. always remember to clean the surface first and disinfect later. 
• For soft and porous products, wash them thoroughly with warm water and then dry.

While these tips help you clean all your possessions at home, one question that still remains unanswered is, how do you clean the air at your home?

Cleaning Air at Home

Till now, many of us have used incense sticks as an air freshener, unaware of its psychological benefits such as calming our state of mind. Incense sticks are widely used to make daily routine tasks more delightful, for better concentration during meditation, for the spiritual connection while praying and many more such tasks. But does anyone know incense stick can be used to purify air quality?

Many studies have proved the antibacterial powers of incense sticks. They are known to have reduced bacteria in the air, disinfect, and at the same time, purify the air and maintain the same levels of purity for 24 hours. Incense sticks are capable of completely eliminating diverse pathogenic bacteria from the air within closed spaces. But with so many low-quality incense sticks available in the market, how do you choose the one that resonates with your requirements?

Choosing the Correct Incense

There are low-quality incense sticks available in the market that are harmful to your health. These incense sticks, if burnt, acts as a pollutant and can prove dangerous if inhaled over a long period of time. Thus, it is important to choose high-quality incense sticks manufacturer for your home, as they are non-toxic and apart from the pleasant aroma, purify the air and ensures a healthy environment at home.

Why Hem Incense Stick?

HEM incense sticks are handcrafted to diffuse a mesmerizing fragrance that lingers longer and leaves you spellbound with its purity. Apart from its fragrance, they act as a perfect companion during meditation or a quiet reflection.

HEM Incense Sticks make it easier to switch to the natural purification of air. The natural ingredients blended together in precise proportions release fragrance that leaves everyone feeling calm and relaxed. They also act as organic disinfectants that drive away insects.  They are suitable for everyday purposes at your homes, offices, shops, during daily prayer, meditation or yoga, or during auspicious occasions to spread fragrance, diffuse unpleasant odors and purify the air around.

The value and acceptance of incense sticks have been known since the beginning of the Indian civilization and has found mention in the ancient Indian Vedic literature. Incense burning is a tradition at all religious rites, social events, and for festive occasions. Incense sticks fragrance creates the perfect setting for auspicious rituals by filling the surrounding air with pleasant smell signifying purity.

Cone Incenses

Cone Incenses as the name suggests is a conical shaped mass of hardened incense. Incense cones release a different smell than the stick variants because there is no burning of the stick along with the actual incense ingredients. Incense cones are used mainly during meditation practices around the world because of its therapeutic benefits. Its pure incense form emits a more homogeneous aroma that has several uses such as purifying a space prior to the commencement of a meditation session. Incense cones are also often incorporated in many Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies.

It’s time you look at an incense stick with an all-new different purpose. Whatever be your use, always choose a non-toxic, all-natural, and hand-rolled sticks that fulfill your purpose and takes uplifts your mood like HEM Incense Sticks Manufacturers. To learn more about the benefits of our Incense Sticks, click here.