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   Experts tout benefits of ‘house burping’   
      
   Alex Perry   
      
   Cincinnati Enquirer   
      
   USA TODAY NETWORK   
      
   It feels a little bit like spring in some parts of the country, and a   
   breath of fresh air could bring benefits to both residents and their   
   homes, thanks to a traditional German practice that’s ideal for the   
   winter cold and flu season.   
      
   The practice known as 'house burping' became a popular method in Germany   
   to help limit airborne virus particles such as COVID-19 and lower the   
   risk of respiratory infections. Experts say it also offers several other   
   health benefits and can make indoor spaces feel more comfortable.   
      
   Burping the home, 'lüften,' is the German practice of opening windows to   
   let fresh air circulate and improve indoor air quality. According to   
   experts, house burping can bring benefits to residents’ health, comfort   
   and indoor hygiene.   
      
   Regular ventilation replaces stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air,   
   especially during cold months when people stay inside more. The practice   
   works especially well in winter because it quickly refreshes indoor air   
   without significant heat loss, according to House Beautiful.   
      
   'Adding volumes of outdoor air by opening windows will lower   
   concentrations of indoor air contaminants that can make you and your   
   family sick,' Tony Abate, a certified indoor environmentalist, told the   
   publication.   
      
   While house burping can be especially helpful in winter, it may not be   
   ideal during extreme heat, high-pollen seasons or for those who live   
   near heavy traffic, House Beautiful noted.   
      
   Health benefits of house burping   
      
   House burping can help remove contaminants such as carbon dioxide   
   buildup, dust, allergens and gases from cleaning products and air   
   fresheners from the home. Ventilation also helps to reduce humidity and   
   the risk of mold and mildew, especially when showering and cooking.   
      
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