{"id":1106,"date":"2022-08-08T01:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T05:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?page_id=1106"},"modified":"2025-01-10T11:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:10:13","slug":"healthier-home-indoor-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/prevent-allergies\/healthier-home-indoor-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthier Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Allergies T-Hero Section&#8221; module_class=&#8221;hero tert&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/aafa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AAFA-Website_Tertiary_Allergies.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1%||1%||true|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;2217&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_left&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Nav Parent Title&#8221; module_class=&#8221;tert-parent&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Allergies<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Breadcrumbs&#8221; module_class=&#8221;bcrumb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;font-size:16px;||color: #fff;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Main Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2%||2%||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221; Intro Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Healthier Home<\/h2>\n<p>Having good indoor air quality is an important part of having a healthy living space. People spend more than 90% of their time indoors, and your indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>We offer a free Asthma-Friendly Home Checklist (Available in <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/asthma-care-for-adults-lesson-2-asthma-triggers-home-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 1px; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf-24x24-2.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a> and <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/asthma-care-for-adults-lesson-2-asthma-triggers-home-checklist-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: 1px; margin-right: 1px; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pdf-24x24-2.png\" alt=\"Download PDF\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>) that can help you identify and reduce triggers. You can go through this list with everyone in your home that has asthma and allergies.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a renter, share this page or the printable checklist with your landlord.<br \/>Mouse over (or click if you&#8217;re on mobile) each area of the house for a helpful checklist to help you improve air quality and reduce asthma and allergy triggers in your home:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Healthy Home Map&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;.imp-tooltip li {||      font-size: 16px;||    line-height: 1;||  margin-bottom: 0.75rem||}&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div id=\"image-map-pro-1291\"><\/div>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Content&#8221; module_class=&#8221;secondary-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#505050&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#008c99&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;39px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3%||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You can improve your indoor air quality by cutting down the sources of allergens and asthma irritants throughout your home:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"cert-list\">\n<li>Improve air flow in your home \u2013 leave interior doors open, run exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid harmful products (like bleach and other harsh cleaners) as much as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae <\/strong>products<\/a> (bedding, vacuums, cleaning products, flooring, paint and more).<\/li>\n<li>Establish regular cleaning routines to remove <a title=\"dust mite allergy\" href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/insect-allergy\/dust-mite-allergy.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">dust<\/a>, <a title=\"pollen allergy\" href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pollen-allergy.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">pollen<\/a>, <a title=\"pet dander allergy\" href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/pet-allergy.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">animal dander<\/a> and <a title=\"mold allergy\" href=\"\/allergies\/types-of-allergies\/mold-allergy.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\">mold<\/a> from your home.<\/li>\n<li>Measure your home\u2019s humidity level and keep it below 50%. If you live in a wet climate, you may need a <em>dehumidifier.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Keep windows closed during peak pollen times or during times of high outdoor pollution.<\/li>\n<li>Remove items with strong scents like candles. Replace traditional scented candles with battery-powered ones.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, remove carpets and replace with\u202fsolid surface flooring.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your HVAC (furnace and air conditioning) system and replace the air filters as recommended by the manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li>Use portable air cleaners (air purifiers) in rooms where you spend the most time (remember to look for the Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Print&#8221; module_id=&#8221;print&#8221; module_class=&#8221;clearfix&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;5156&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/allergies\/prevent-allergies\/healthier-home-indoor-air-quality\/print\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Print post\"><svg class=\"WP-PrintIcon wp-print-icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6 2h8v4H6z\" \/><path d=\"M3 7h14v7h-3v-3H6v3H3z\" \/><path d=\"M6 12h8v6H6z\" \/><\/svg> Print post<\/a> [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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