Have You Burped Your House?: What’s Behind the New Health Trend

A growing trend inspired by the age-old German practice known as “luften,” meaning to air out by briefly opening the windows and letting the fresh air in, is picking up in the United States under a more blunt term, “house burping.” Air quality experts say the practice has real benefits including preventing mold, contaminants and carbon dioxide build-up. It is especially beneficially for Americans, who spend about 90% of their time indoors, according to the EPA. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

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