Healthy Home

Clean air, safe water, and a comfortable environment are all crucial for a healthy home. To create a space that supports both your physical and mental well-being, it’s important to minimize allergens, reduce toxins, and organize your home to your liking. Simple changes, like improving ventilation and using cleaning products with reduced amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fragrances, irritants, and flammable ingredients, can significantly impact your health and quality of life.


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Common Questions & Answers

How can I improve indoor air quality?
Use air purifiers, ventilate regularly, and avoid smoking indoors.
Common toxins include VOCs, lead, pesticides, mold, secondhand smoke, indoor particulate matter, and more.
Clean and vacuum regularly, use allergen-proof covers, control humidity, and use an air purifier.
Use a mold test kit or hire a professional inspector.
Insulate, seal drafts, and use energy-efficient appliances.
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Resources
  1. Improving Indoor Air Quality. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. March 5, 2025.
  2. Cleaning Supplies and Household Chemicals. American Lung Association.