The process comes from a German practice called "lüften," which means "airing out," according to Time. German homes typically ...

Opening windows for just 10 minutes could help improve indoor air, experts say, as the “house burping” trend grows.

Apparently we should all be burping our houses like the Germans, but Em would like to point out why that isn't exactly possible for everyone.

House burping, or the German practice of lüften, asks that you open the windows of your home to invite fresh air indoors.

This tradition may be trending, but it's nothing new.

American TikTok creators are suddenly reminding each other to “burp” their houses by opening windows to let in fresh air as a key component in the housecleaning process.