How and why do fragrance lamps clean the air?

Fragrance lamps are essentially lamps that spread aroma and at the same time eliminate bacteria and bad odors around thereby making your home or office surroundings clean and healthy. The special alcohol based fuel burns inside the lamp through the catalytic combustion process and deodorizes and purifies the air in the surroundings. Fragrance lamps can effectively remove indoor odors that arise from cooking, pets, cigarette smoke, and mildew.

It is important that the air around you in your home or office is fresh and clean as it has a direct impact on your health. This aspect is further emphasized as we tend to spend most of our time indoor be it at home or the office. An unhygienic environment caused by polluted indoor air can lead to allergies and increase the chance to diseases. It also enhances the growth of fungus and bacteria. Modern homes are built almost air tight and so they keep natural air-cleansing agents such as ozone and negative ions out while keep the contaminating agents inside. All this can be eliminated with the use of fragrance lamps.

Fragrance lamps were initially used for their antibacterial effects in hospitals and morgues, since maintaining a sterile environment in these areas is of utmost importance. Having made their way into homes and offices, they are now available in beautiful and elegant designs. As a result, they are not just regular deodorizing or cleansing agents, but have become part of home/office décor as well as beautiful collector items.

The essential oils used to burn the lamp are available in number of fragrances such as fruity, floral, spicy, and exotic, and you can choose one that most suits you. In order to enjoy the fragrance at its best and to completely purify the air, make sure you keep your lamp burning for about half and hour to forty five minute before extinguishing it.