Another reason to open your windows

For example, laundry dried in the sun releases the same molecules found in cardamom, citrus, and rose. ⁠

Essentially, the sun's rays excite the water and other molecules on laundry, combining them into new shapes and smells. The same thing happens when it's sunny after a rainstorm, when the world smells fresh. ⁠

Norwegian home designed by Casper and Lexie Mork-Ulnes. Photo by Bruce Damonte. Architecture by Mork Ulnes.

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Dr. Meg Christensen is the founder and owner of Interior Medicine. She provides evidence-based guidance on creating healthier homes through transparent material analysis and peer-reviewed research to help you make informed decisions about household products.

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