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<v ->Everybody knows that air pollution is bad for your health,</v>

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but did you know

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that air quality is often worse indoors than outdoors?

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You can improve the air quality in your home

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to make it safer, healthier,

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more comfortable, and more efficient.

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The most common indoor air pollutants

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include indoor cleaning chemicals, bacteria and viruses,

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volatile organic compounds from new paint,

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furniture, flooring, carpet and press board,

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humidity from cooking and bathing

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which encourages mold and mildew,

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exhaust gases from combustion appliances like furnaces

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and water heaters,

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naturally occurring pollutants like Radon gas,

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pesticides, pollen, wildfire smoke,

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and other pollution coming from outdoors.

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There are several ways to reduce indoor pollution.

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Eliminate the sources by using non-toxic cleaners,

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low VOC paints and carpets, and choosing furniture

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and other products that are certified by programs

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like United Laboratory's Green Guard.

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Instead of combustion appliances that use oil or gas,

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switch to electric appliances like heat pumps,

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heat pump water heaters, and electric or induction ranges.

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Next, improve ventilation

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to remove stale, dirty air from your home.

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Kitchen and bath exhaust fans are a good way

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to reduce humidity.

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Keep them clean, and test them with a sheet of paper

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to make sure they're exhausting stale air.

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Radon mitigation systems should be considered

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if Radon levels are over EPA recommended levels.

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These should be installed by professionals.

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Finally, use an air purifier.

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Choose one that's large enough

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for the square footage of your home.

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Also, make sure it has a true HEPA filter

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for capturing particulate,

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and an activated carbon filter for odors and gases.

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You can also get some of the same benefits

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from an air purifying true HEPA HVAC filter.

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By reducing indoor air pollution sources,

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and opting for good ventilation and air purification,

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you can make your home safer, healthier,

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more comfortable and more efficient.

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