Indoor Air Quality Management During the Pandemic

Hurricanes, wildfires and severe winter weather can be devastating to your indoor air quality. Here’s how to take control of the stormy situation and improve your home’s air.

Have some fun in the sun, but make sure to take care of your home’s air this summer! Here are four indoor air quality reminders for the summer season.

How much do you know about the material that helps your family breathe cleaner air?

Walk through our home tour so you can optimize the best air quality this season.

Get prepped for autumn with these seven air aware steps.

As you turn your clocks back, it’s also the perfect time to address some important home maintenance tasks.

Find out what kinds of pollen your Filtrete™ Filter might be capturing.

It’s time to find out what your filter is actually trapping.

Familiarizing yourself with some HVAC basics can help maximize the comfort in your home.

As you assess home improvement and construction projects this year and beyond, consider a new material for your roof.

Seven ways to build confidence and make the most of your first home.

Enhance your path to better air quality and customize your smart home experience by connecting your Filtrete™ Smart App to other products and services in IFTTT. This simple integration is one way we’re working to give you greater insight into indoor air quality and filter life at home.

Smog, exhaust particles and other outdoor air pollutants can be just as harmful for animals as they are for humans.¹ Here are some ways to help keep your furry friends safe when the air quality isn’t.

With a new season comes new allergens in the outdoor air that may trigger sensitive individuals in your household. Here, learn about steps you can take to get your HVAC filter and indoor air ready for fall.

Here, you’ll find a list of air quality must-haves that can help keep your indoor air fresher during the fall and winter.

Learning the facts about air quality can help you get cleaner air in a smarter way.

Natural disasters like wildfires can have a big effect on indoor and outdoor air quality. Here’s what to do if going outside isn’t a good option.

These must-dos can help you better manage indoor air quality during the pandemic.

If your home has an HVAC system, it’s important to understand how it works, so you can use it effectively and keep it in good working condition.

If someone in your house contracts COVID-19 or is at high risk, creating a sealed-off and well-ventilated space for them can help reduce exposure of unwanted virus particles between those in the home.

When the season changes, so can your indoor air quality. Our to-do list can help you gear up for improved indoor air quality all season long.

If you or someone in your house is sensitive to allergens, you want to go the extra mile to get cleaner indoor air. Here’s how upgrading to a higher microparticle performance rating (MPR) can help improve indoor air quality.

No one wants to come home from a vacation to a musty-smelling house. Here are seven ways to get your home ready for vacation so you can come home to fresh air.

Breathe easier with a deep-cleaning schedule that tackles pollutants in your couches, carpeting and curtains.

Add things like cooking oils with low smoke points and grime-busting cleaning products to your grocery list, so you can better care for your air at home.

Whether you’re buying or renting, dealing with pet odors left from someone else’s furry friend is no fun—especially if you’re sensitive to pet allergens. Read this advice for cleaning your air up after a previous owner or tenant.

Flooding can do major damage to your home’s fixtures, but it can also do damage to your indoor air. Here’s how you can improve indoor air quality when you’re dealing with mold, mildew or dirty water after a flood.

We can’t always control the construction around us—or the airborne particles it kicks up. Here’s how to keep your indoor air clean if construction is adding especially large amounts of particles, like dust and vehicle exhaust, into outdoor air.

If you dread dealing with fall allergens, longer summers might sound like a lifesaver — but more warm days might have a different effect on pesky pollen than you think.

When you don’t have access to the central HVAC system where you live or work, here’s how to take control to improve indoor air quality.

If your house uses a boiler and radiators for heat, you might be wondering — do I need an air filter? Here’s the lowdown on how to clean your air when you don’t have an HVAC system.

Germ alert! Get ready to think twice about the surfaces you come in contact with every day. Knowing where germs reside can help keep your family healthier.

Chip away at some major seasonal chores, one weekend at a time.

Keep particles at bay with these tips and tricks.

Ways to minimize the impact of biological pollutants in your home.

Determine which you have, how to treat it and the best ways to keep your family healthier this cold and flu season.

Target these areas in your home to save money on heating and cooling bills.

Make sure your blinds are as clean as the rest of your home with these easy-to-tackle tips.

Make a resolution to incorporate healthier home habits in the New Year.

Four simple hacks will whip your place into shape for last-minute arrivals.

Prevent mold growth and other unhealthy problems with these tips.

Your bathroom cleaning routine might be ready for a refresh.

Answer five questions to learn more about your energy-efficiency habits.

Do everything you can to keep your home healthier this school year by stocking up on cleaning and disinfecting essentials.

Use these five tips to reduce your pet’s impact on the indoor air quality of your home.

Preventative tips to help keep sneezes and coughs under control.

Sure, you understand that radon is dangerous. But there’s a more important fact about the cancer-causing gas that you should know: Whether or not it’s in your home.

How does your area measure up when it comes to air pollution?

Get the most out of your next inspection appointment by asking these questions.

If you’re building a new home from the ground up, what considerations should impact design as it relates to air quality?

Insider tips to implement when your thermostat isn’t working.

Becoming a homeowner for the first time can be overwhelming. Here are four tips to help you take charge and take care of your home’s air quality.

Four air-aware questions to ask before purchasing a new house.

Summertime temperatures bring higher risks for your pets. Brush up on these ways to keep your furry friends safe this season.

Climate change and high temperatures are related—here’s how, and what you can do to care for your home’s air.

What you need to know to choose the device and filter that’s right for your home.

Apartments are a great option for many people. But even smaller living spaces may need an air quality boost.

Four asbestos-related questions answered so you can be more aware of this group of naturally-occuring mineral fibers.

Should you change your HVAC filter regularly? Or are air ducts one of the biggest sources of dust and dirt in our homes? We’re here to separate fact from fiction when it comes to air duct cleaning.

A look at the relationship between tobacco smoke and indoor air quality.

Power your house clean with pet-friendly cleaning products that actually do the job and keep your pets safe.

Learn what 3M and Filtrete™ Brand are doing to help during the COVID-19 outbreak, discover the difference between N95 respirators and face masks, and what you can do to help protect yourself and others.

Air filters can’t do all the heavy lifting, but they can help you work smarter—not harder—to battle common air offenders as you spend more time at home.

Reset your indoor air quality with these seven tips to become more air aware.

If you’re spending more time at home than ever before (working from home, cooking, cleaning, socializing, sleeping and relaxing), don’t overlook air and odor pests that could be lingering in your indoor air.

Many cities reported their highest levels of ozone and particle pollution ever. Is yours one of them?

Key things to know about spring allergens, and ways to minimize them while spending more time indoors during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Now is a great time for a science lesson on indoor air quality. We pulled together some useful information and fun activities for parents and children to do together to up their air IQ.

Air purifiers and humidifiers can both help improve the air for your baby, but not in the same way.

Entertaining at home might feel different this winter. Here are some tips for getting better air quality at home—whether or not you’re having people over.

This year, add better air quality to your list of New Year's Resolutions. Simple steps like replacing your HVAC filter, dusting often and learning about air quality will help you start 2021 on the right foot.

Filtrete™ Smart Air Purifiers are here to make clearing the air easier with True HEPA filters, smart home integration and easy-to-monitor air quality alerts.

Read highlights from the American Lung Association’s 2021 State of the Air Report, including unhealthy air statistics, the cities with the cleanest air and the cities with the most polluted air.

Wondering how drier air affects your indoor air quality? How pollution in the home increases when you spend more time inside? We’re here to help you find the answers you need as winter comes to a head.

Thanks to our Smart technology, taking control of your indoor air is easier than ever. Here, we share five reasons to choose a Filtrete™ Smart Air Filter.

Wondering how the change in season affects air quality? Learn the ins and outs of winter smog and what you can do to reduce your own emissions.

It’s time to kick the living styles and daily habits that could be putting a dent in your home’s indoor air quality.

Use this work week checklist to tackle household dusting with ease.

Thirty days’ worth of small tasks that can add up to big results.

Your cleaning supplies and maintenance routines may harm your home’s air. Here are five worry-free alternatives to try.

Finally, an answer to the age-old debate—when it comes to air quality, that is.

Enjoy the flowers and songbirds, but take a pass on the sniffling and itching, with these tips for combating seasonal allergies.

Smart tips to help your family breathe easier during construction projects.

Seven tasks to add to your annual post-winter cleaning routine.

If you could take an extra step to boost your indoor air quality, would you?

From ceiling fans to door frames, don’t forget about these oft-overlooked areas.

When did you last examine the strength of your filter’s MPR?

Home size, room size and HVAC slot size will impact the amount and type of filters you’ll need.

Help protect your home from these pesky little pests with cleaner air tips and tricks.

Don’t let the size fool you— microscopic in size, particulate matter is a big deal on your air quality. Here’s how you can mitigate its potential impact.

Saving on energy costs doesn't have to require a massive overhaul of your home. Here are some simple ways to save.

If you’re building a new home from the ground up, what considerations should impact design as it relates to air quality?

Prevent the pollution of your indoor air by learning more about the dangers of these common household products.

Breathe easier with these tips from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Give your floors some love and attention with our tips for rug care.

Here’s what you need to know about this odor- and gas-eliminating filtration method.

Think you know a lot about air pollution? Put your home-health, air awareness knowledge to the test with this five-question quiz.

Hey, parents! Brush up on theses basics with your kids to help keep the air cleaner and fresher.

How familiar are you with your filter’s ability to capture particles? Read on for considerations to keep in mind before buying your next filter.