How can I improve the quality of air in my home?
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is among the top five risks to public health, and indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outside air. However, there are many steps you can take for cleaner air:

• Minimize pollutants by keeping living or work areas as clean as possible with frequent dusting and vacuuming. At home, wash your sheets and bedding in hot water (to kill dust mites).
• Eliminate or reduce potential pollutants, such as the chemicals found in carpets and common household cleaners.
• Have the ducting in your home or office inspected to see if it needs to be cleaned, sealed or replaced. (The condition of your ductwork will determine what action you need to take.) Studies estimate that leaky ducts lose 10 to 30 percent of heated or cooled air, costing you money.
• Check out a whole-house purification system that can efficiently collect and remove 99.98 percent of such allergens as pollen, mold spores, smoke, dust, pet dander and bacteria.

The American College of Allergies estimates that 50 percent of all illnesses are caused or aggravated by poor indoor air quality. Reducing the amount of pollutants in the air is the most effective way to reduce your exposure to irritants and ensure you’ll breathe cleaner and healthier air.