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The best thing you can do is open a window for at least a brief amount of time each day (if you live near traffic or pollution, open the window in the early morning when the air is cleaner before traffic starts). If you have an air conditioner, it will act as a filter, taking large particles out of the air before it comes into the home. (Be sure to change or clean the filter regularly or it won't work as well.) You can also buy house plants that actually detoxify the air. Regular vacuuming and damp-dusting will help reduce smaller particles and actually Improve Your Indoor Air. Avoid pollutants such as common household cleaners, scented candles, mold, and fumes from carpets, furniture, and paint. There are many ways to attain Healthier Indoor Air and prevent the rise of illnesses like asthma. Even if you don’t have asthma, our blog on How to Create Better Breathing Space will provide you with useful information.

Please visit the Health e House section of our site to read more about air quality and how you can keep your indoor air "cleaner."

You can also call the EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Line at (800) 438-4318.