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How Better Air Helps

Your home's air is more complex than you might think. Learn how you can make it better.

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    A Clean Home

    Tips and tricks for a cleaner home and improved indoor air quality.

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    Pets

    Pets impact your indoor air - learn what you can do so you, and your pet, breathe a little easier.

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    Allergens

    Helpful tips to capture allergens in your home's air.

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    New Home

    Take charge of your new home's air quality and efficiency, whether it's a new build or just new to you.

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    Construction & Remodeling

    Construction creates dust and particles, learn how to improve your air while also improving your space.

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    Entertaining & Cooking

    A cozy home has a cost. Learn more about how cooking, candles, and fireplaces affect your air.

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    Healthy Home

    Keep your home cleaner & healthier by improving your indoor air quality.

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    New Baby

    Make sure your air is optimal for your family's newest addition.

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    Weather & Environment

    Where you live affects your air, learn what you can do in response to weather, climate, and natural disasters.

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  1. Air quality,allergies,pollen,summer,air purifier,HVAC filter,fall allergy season
  2. Air quality in schools,Allergy friendly,Allergy action plan,Air quality,Indoor air quality
  3. Bedroom Cleaning Routine,Indoor Air Quality,Dust-Free Bedroom,HEPA Filter Benefits,Air Purifier for Bedroom,Allergen Reduction
  • We’re here to talk about the effects of tree, weed and grass pollen and how to manage the symptoms.

    April 22, 2022

    3 Types of Pollen in the Air

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

    April 22, 2022 Allergies Healthy Home 3 Types of Pollen in the Air
  • Here are some questions to ask yourself before you buy your next filter.

    October 24, 2019

    Air Particle Breakdown: What Can Your Filter Capture?

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

    October 24, 2019 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies Air Particle Breakdown: What Can Your Filter Capture?
  • 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.

    September 23, 2020

    Fall Allergy Triggers and Seasonal To-Dos

    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.

    September 23, 2020 ,Allergies Fall Allergy Triggers and Seasonal To-Dos
  • Woman in a mask on a park bench

    October 19, 2021

    Do Longer Summers Affect Fall Allergy Season?

    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.

    October 19, 2021 ,Allergies Air quality,allergies,pollen,summer,air purifier,HVAC filter,fall allergy season Do Longer Summers Affect Fall Allergy Season?
  • When you head out on your well-deserved vacation, the last thing you want to do is spend the whole trip managing allergies. These allergen-busting to-dos help you focus on having fun—not the sniffles.

    February 25, 2022

    No Allergy Vacation: Don’t Let Allergens Ruin Spring Break

    Before your family hits the road, complete these allergen-busting tasks ahead of time to help everyone feel their best on vacation.

    February 25, 2022 Allergies air quality,spring break,allergies,allergy,vacation No Allergy Vacation: Don’t Let Allergens Ruin Spring Break
  • You can always control the air in your home, but getting cleaner air in your child’s school can be more complicated. These tips for parents can help bring cleaner air to the classroom.

    July 15, 2022

    How to Make Your Schools More Allergy-Friendly

    Take your indoor air quality advocacy to the next level with tips from the American Lung Association’s Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative.

    July 15, 2022 Allergies Air quality in schools,Allergy friendly,Allergy action plan,Air quality,Indoor air quality How to Make Your Schools More Allergy-Friendly
  • If allergies are keeping you up, try these remedies to get more zzzs. Image of a mother waking up her daughter.

    April 05, 2023

    How to Mitigate Allergens in Your Bedroom

    If allergies are keeping you up, try these remedies to get more zzzs. Image of a mother waking up her daughter.

    April 05, 2023 Allergies Indoor allergens,Nighttime allergies How to Mitigate Allergens in Your Bedroom
  • We’re answering your top questions about fall allergy season. A woman and son racking leaves in their backyard. A wheelbarrow is in the background.

    July 30, 2024

    Your Top Fall Allergen Questions, Answered

    Get ahead of fall allergies by understanding how and when they emerge.

    July 30, 2024 Allergies,Weather & Environment Fall allergies,Fall allergens Your Top Fall Allergen Questions, Answered
  • A woman smiling in bed with her dog.

    February 14, 2025

    From Dust to Dawn: Bedroom Cleaning Routines

    Follow these simple steps to improve the air quality in your bedroom.

    February 14, 2025 A Clean Home,Allergies,Health & Wellness Bedroom Cleaning Routine,Indoor Air Quality,Dust-Free Bedroom,HEPA Filter Benefits,Air Purifier for Bedroom,Allergen Reduction From Dust to Dawn: Bedroom Cleaning Routines
  • Woman sits outside during spring, reading and enjoying the spring weather.

    March 12, 2025

    Allergy-Friendly Gardening: How To Prepare

    Learn to transform your garden into an allergy-safe haven with strategic plant choices, smart lawn care and methods to minimize pollen exposure effectively.

    March 12, 2025 Allergies Allergy-Friendly Gardening,Low-Pollen Plants,Lawn Care for Allergies,Pollen Reduction Techniques,Outdoor Allergy Prevention,Seasonal Allergy Preparedness,Native Plants for Allergies Allergy-Friendly Gardening: How To Prepare
  • Image of a city with the title “2025 Allergy Capitals”

    May 29, 2025

    2025 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Allergy Capitals: Pollen and Air Quality Trends

    Discover how climate change impacts air quality and allergy seasons. Learn about top allergy cities from the 2025 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Allergy Capitals report and tips for healthier indoor air.

    May 29, 2025 Allergies 2025 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Allergy Capitals: Pollen and Air Quality Trends
  • To help prevent moisture, open windows and use fans, taking extra care in the kitchen and bathroom.

    July 10, 2018

    Mold and Moisture Prevention: How to Reduce Humidity in House

    How to spot—and address—mold and other moisture issues.

    July 10, 2018 Construction & Remodeling,Allergies Allergies Mold and Moisture Prevention: How to Reduce Humidity in House
  • The longer you delay dusting, the worse (and more time-consuming) the task becomes. It’s much easier to break it down into a list of smaller areas you can dust throughout the week.

    November 13, 2018

    Dust Removal 101: 5 Habits to Add to Your Daily Routine

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

    November 13, 2018 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies Dust Removal 101: 5 Habits to Add to Your Daily Routine
  • We analyze the differences between cats and dogs, and explore which is the healthier choice for your home’s indoor air quality.

    March 15, 2019

    Cats vs. Dogs: Which Is Easier on Air Quality?

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

    March 15, 2019 Pets,Allergies Allergies Cats vs. Dogs: Which Is Easier on Air Quality?
  • Enjoy the flowers and songbirds, but take a pass on the sniffling and itching, with these tips for combating seasonal allergies.

    March 15, 2019

    Spring Allergy Lessons and How to Reduce Triggers

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

    March 15, 2019 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies Spring Allergy Lessons and How to Reduce Triggers
  • From ceiling fans to air vents, here’s how to tackle seven spots that are hard to reach.

    March 15, 2019

    7 Hard-to-Reach Spots to Clean This Spring

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

    March 15, 2019 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies 7 Hard-to-Reach Spots to Clean This Spring
  • Michele Cassalia, director of marketing for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, shares why indoor air quality is crucial to a healthy home and offers tips to help you clear the air.

    August 26, 2019

    Expert Advice: How to Refresh Your Indoor Air

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

    August 26, 2019 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies Expert Advice: How to Refresh Your Indoor Air
  • Find out what the AAFA has to say about this year’s fall allergy outlook.

    October 24, 2019

    Ask the Expert: Fall Allergy Outlook

    Read the AAFA’s predictions for autumnal allergies—plus what you can do to combat them.

    October 24, 2019 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies Ask the Expert: Fall Allergy Outlook
  • Understand the basics of humidity to better prevent it from causing mold, mildew and other issues in your home.

    August 22, 2020

    Learn indoor humidity basics

    Aim for home humidity control and improved air quality.

    August 22, 2020 Weather & Environment,Allergies ,Allergies Learn indoor humidity basics
  • Common Allergy Mistakes to Stop Making Now

    Common Allergy Mistakes to Stop Making Now

    Five daily habits that can spell respiratory disaster.

    December 1, 1901 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies Common Allergy Mistakes to Stop Making Now
  • The number one maintenance task for AC efficiency, according to the U.S. Department of Energy: Change air filters regularly.

    August 01, 2018

    7 Allergy-Busting Tips for Fall

    Don’t let itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose keep you from enjoying the season.

    August 01, 2018 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies 7 Allergy-Busting Tips for Fall
  • You can check humidity levels with a tool called a hygrometer. Digital versions are available at home supply stores for about $15.

    September 01, 2018

    Really Gross Facts About Mold

    Debunking seven common mold myths.

    September 01, 2018 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies Really Gross Facts About Mold
  • TYou can check humidity levels with a tool called a hygrometer. Digital versions are available at home supply stores for about $15.

    October 10, 2018

    5 Ways to Celebrate National Indoor Air Quality Month

    Get cleaner air at home this October with these five tasks to improve indoor air quality.

    October 10, 2018 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies 5 Ways to Celebrate National Indoor Air Quality Month
  • It’s not pet fur or hair that people are allergic to, but rather the dander, or proteins found in animals’ shed skin.

    February 15, 2019

    What You Should Know About Pet Dander Allergies

    Of course we love our furry and feathered friends. Their dander? Not so much. Read on for the scoop on pet dander, and the best ways to keep it at bay.

    February 15, 2019 Pets,Allergies Allergies What You Should Know About Pet Dander Allergies
  • Surprising pet allergy facts

    February 11, 2022

    8 Surprising Facts About Pet Allergies

    Why your furry friends can make allergy symptoms so difficult to manage.

    February 11, 2022 Pets,Allergies Allergies 8 Surprising Facts About Pet Allergies
  • Dusting tips and techniques

    Fast and Easy Ways to Zap Dust

    Super-simple and seriously fast tricks keep your home’s nooks and crannies dust-free.

    December 1, 1901 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies Fast and Easy Ways to Zap Dust
  • Pet and Child Sleeping

    7 Tips to Combat Pet Allergies

    When it comes to pets and allergies, you can have your cake and eat it, too. Enlist these strategies now.

    December 1, 1901 Pets,Allergies Allergies 7 Tips to Combat Pet Allergies
  • Laundry

    The Ultimate Guide to Deep Clean Your Bedding

    Destroy dust mites with better laundry habits.

    December 1, 1901 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies The Ultimate Guide to Deep Clean Your Bedding
  • 6 Spots You’re Probably Forgetting to Dust

    6 Spots You’re Probably Forgetting to Dust

    Dust can be sneaky. Tackle the places dust likes to hide to improve your home’s cleanliness.

    December 1, 1901 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies 6 Spots You’re Probably Forgetting to Dust
  • Sliding Door

    It’s Beautiful Outside: Should Your Home Windows be Open or Closed for Optimal Indoor Air Quality?

    Don’t just cool things down—improve indoor air quality with a smarter ventilation strategy.

    December 1, 1901 Weather & Environment,Allergies Allergies It’s Beautiful Outside: Should Your Home Windows be Open or Closed for Optimal Indoor Air Quality?
  • The right way to wash fabrics

    March 31, 2017

    Your Guide to Cleaning Special Fabrics and Controlling Dust Mites

    The method you use matters.

    March 31, 2017 A Clean Home,Allergies Allergies Your Guide to Cleaning Special Fabrics and Controlling Dust Mites
  • Change your air filter at least every three months

    May 01, 2017

    How to Spring Clean Your Air

    Is your home’s air as clean as it can be?

    May 01, 2017 A Clean Home,Allergies Allergies How to Spring Clean Your Air
  • Check the pollen count before stepping outside if you suffer spring allergies

    May 01, 2017

    5 Ways to Fight Spring Allergens

    Arm yourself with these symptom-reducing tips this season.

    May 01, 2017 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies 5 Ways to Fight Spring Allergens
  • Leave the bed unmade to reduce dust mites

    May 01, 2017

    4 Rooms Where Asthma Triggers Lurk

    Fight these triggers on the home front room by room.

    May 01, 2017 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies 4 Rooms Where Asthma Triggers Lurk
  • Dog dander can help boost your child’s immunity

    July 01, 2017

    The Positive Link Between Pets and Allergens

    The bacteria that call your dog “home” could boost immunity for kids.

    July 01, 2017 Pets,Allergies Allergies The Positive Link Between Pets and Allergens
  • Make an informed choice when deciding between natural and synthetic materials.

    August 01, 2017

    Why Your Home Air Filter’s MPR Matters

    Check out the differences between natural fibers and synthetic materials before picking out your next bedding.

    August 01, 2017 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies Why Your Home Air Filter’s MPR Matters
  • Tackle your home’s toughest spots to clean.

    August 01, 2017

    How to Clean Nooks and Crannies

    Ready for some serious sparkle? Dive into a detailed cleaning of these hard-to-get areas of your home.

    August 01, 2017 A Clean Home,Allergies Allergies How to Clean Nooks and Crannies
  • Add a mat both inside and outside of your front door to avoid tracking in pollutants and bacteria.

    February 01, 2018

    Prevent Pollutants from Invading Your Home

    Four ways to make your entryway the first line of defense.

    February 01, 2018 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies Prevent Pollutants from Invading Your Home
  • Divide dusting duties throughout the week to make the chore more manageable.

    February 01, 2018

    How to Clean Dust One Day at a Time

    Just a few minutes of light dusting Monday through Friday can turn this chore from dreaded into (almost) delightful.

    February 01, 2018 A Clean Home,Allergies Allergies How to Clean Dust One Day at a Time
  • Don't suffer through spring allergies this season.

    February 01, 2018

    7 Strategies to Outsmart Spring Allergies

    Tips to face pollen, dust and mold head-on this season.

    February 01, 2018 Healthly Home,Allergies Allergies 7 Strategies to Outsmart Spring Allergies
  • By keeping a tidy home, you’ll reduce pollutants, make cleaning easier and improve your air.

    May 01, 2018

    12 Ways to Clear Clutter in Your Home

    Explore four main culprits and how to clean up the mess for better indoor air.

    May 01, 2018 A Clean Home,Allergies ,Allergies 12 Ways to Clear Clutter in Your Home
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