I am literally the only witch in the world who is allergic to incense, so to purify my house I throw salt in doors and windows, the truth I do not know if it works but it’s all I can do.
I’m terribly sensitive to the smoke but not the actual scents. So I can burn a lavender candle or use frankincense oil in a diffuser with no problem but start sneezing a coughing the moment smoke is involved. So you aren’t alone.
I purify using Khernips or lustral water which I usually make by briefly lighting a bay leaf and throwing it into salt water then sprinkling the water around. I also have a couple of different bells and use sound a lot. Those are my go to methods. You can also sweep bad energy away with a besom or even use a good purifying floor wash. (for carpets - mix lavender and baking soda, sprinkle it then vacuum it up.) You can learn the LBRP to help clear a space.
There are lots of ways to cleanse and purify that don’t involve incense or smoke. Even if you like incense, it’s good to become familiar with them in case your in a situation where you can’t fall back on a bundle of smoldering sage to cleanse your space.
The only way I knew how to cleanse a space was sea salt in every corner since that’s how my grandma does it!
There are so many ways to send bad energy running that doesn’t include smoke or incense. I still use sea salt or salt in moon water and spray it because I don’t want my cats getting sick from anything I may burn
honestly the best thing about glasses and having really bad eyesight is that all you have to do is take them off if theres something you dont want to see
