Affordable Strategies For Cleaning Your Air If You Have A Gas Stove - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica emphasizes that while full electrification of home appliances remains the most effective long-term solution to reduce indoor air pollution from gas stoves and other methane gas appliances, many households face barriers to this transition. As an interim approach, affordable strategies focusing on improved ventilation and air filtration can significantly reduce exposure to harmful combustion byproducts such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, benzene, formaldehyde, and fine particulate matter. Key ventilation measures include using properly vented range hoods, opening windows, or employing window fans during and shortly after cooking to dilute and remove pollutants. In addition to ventilation, air filtration plays a critical role in capturing indoor pollutants. Portable HEPA air purifiers, often available for under $100, effectively reduce fine particulate matter, while units with activated carbon filters can adsorb some gaseous pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, though their effectiveness varies. Behavioral changes—such as cooking on back burners under hoods, using lids, and avoiding high-temperature frying—also help