New Yorkers Are Urged to ‘Burp’ Their Homes Before The Next Storm

New York residents are strongly encouraged to burp their homes this winter, especially before the next snow storm arrives.

Before we do anything we need to figure out what "burping" a home means. According to the dictionary, burping means, "noisily release air from the stomach through the mouth" or "the act or an instance of belching". Belching means, "to help (a baby) expel gas from the stomach especially by patting or rubbing the baby's back". Ok but how does this apply to a home?

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The practice of burping a home traces back to Germany but they call it Luften. Luften, or burping, is the act of opening windows and doors to allow the stuffy and stale indoor air to leave the home and replace it with fresh outdoor air, even in the winter months.

Read more; New Yorkers Should Place A Quarter In the Freezer This Winter

Experts suggest burping your home for 10 minutes a day, every day. Think about it, aside from coming and going out the front door, your home has probably been closed up since September. So, what are the benefits to burping your home?

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Step 1 - Burp Your Home

• Open your windows and doors for approximately 10 minutes
• In this time your old, stale air will be replaced with fresh air
• Close your windows and doors, duh
• The more often you do this, the better air quality in your home

Health Benefits

• Burping your home will improve your air quality
• Reduces the amount of carbon dioxide, allergens, and other pollutants
• Burping your home can also help reduce mold in the home
• Releases humidity that causes condensation and mold growth