Most of the candles on the market are made out of paraffin wax and scented with synthetic fragrances. While they might smell good, the chemicals they emit while burning can irritate respiratory tracts and even trigger asthma. For better air quality, choose candles made from soybean, palm, hemp, or beeswax.

Read more in: Holidays can cause surprisingly bad air in your home

All 25 Days for Healthier Homes and Offices tips

December marks the time of the year when we start thinking about new beginnings. A lot of New Year’s resolutions are about our own health, but we also wanted to share daily advice that can help you jump into 2015 with a healthy home or office.

Starting with December 1, we’ll post a small, practical tip every day up until Christmas:

• December 1: choosing candles that won’t leave you out of breath
• December 2: open the windows during long meetings to avoid headaches
• December 3: clear the air in your bedroom before going to sleep
• December 4: the right humidity can make you feel warmer at lower heating costs
• December 5: use humidity to fight colds and flu
• December 6: don’t help molds grow at high humidity levels
• December 7: keep your bedroom cool
• December 8: is your headache weather related?
• December 9: avoid dry air in your bedroom
• December 10: find out what’s polluting the air you breathe
• December 11: houseplants aren’t miracle workers
• December 12: don’t turn your house into a sealed plastic bag during winter
• December 13: don’t neglect the outdoors during colder days
• December 14: prevent asthma attacks caused by the Christmas tree syndrome
• December 15: a bit of noise might be good for creativity, but not for focus
• December 16: choose non-toxic Hanukkah candles
• December 17: attached to an old carpet? Make sure it’s not suffocating you!
• December 18: be more productive at the right temperature
• December 19: embrace the dark side of your bedroom for better sleep
• December 20: don’t trade your air quality for a clean house
• December 21: the right range hood can keep your kitchen healthier while cooking
• December 22: get enough light during the day and sleep better
• December 23: keep the fire burning slow and hot
• December 24: a short power nap can recharge you in the afternoon
• December 25: spend Christmas with the people you care about the most

As we get closer to our Sleep update, we’re gradually releasing new features for the app and the Cubes. Today we’ve refreshed our web app with a slightly different main screen, the ability to dig into details for each measurement across all rooms, and improved navigation.

You can read more about the latest app refresh in the CubeSensors Guides. We hope you like the change!