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Why French Windows Stay Open in the Morning

Every French household airs the rooms for ten minutes each morning, whatever the season. It is called aerer, it is not optional, and it happens before the heating or cooling goes on.

Open two windows on opposite sides of your home tomorrow morning for ten minutes. Cross-ventilation empties the air faster than one window open for an hour.

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