More than 60 million Americans have asthma and allergies … and it’s likely some of them will visit your home this holiday season. When triggers can lurk anywhere and everywhere, it’s important to take steps to ensure your home […]
Vacuums and vacuuming are an important piece to an overall concept of a healthy home. Certified asthma & allergy friendly® vacuums help remove allergens from carpet, keep […]
Allergen removal, reduction, and avoidance in the home are now accepted (page 23) as vital parts of an effective asthma and allergy management plan. That means families like yours can help reduce exposure to your triggers by simply working to create […]
Asthma and allergy management begins by controlling your indoor environment. And indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a key role in the quality of life for families like yours living with asthma and allergies.
You know to […]
Itasca, IL (Oct. 8, 2015): AeraMax® Professional announced today it is the first commercial-grade air purifier to earn asthma & allergy friendlyTM Certification from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of […]
The similarities between symptoms of the flu or cold and nasal allergies—a.k.a. allergic rhinitis, indoor or outdoor allergies, seasonal allergies, or hay fever—can cause confusion. It can even cause you to make the wrong diagnosis and treat your symptoms […]
Fall can be hard for families like yours that are living with asthma and allergies. As global warming conditions boost ragweed levels each year, fall storms and tornadoes also pick up and disperse ragweed and other allergens.
The most common […]
Ever wonder why after you clean, clean, and clean some more, there’s still dust coating that nightstand a few days later? There are several possibilities as to why dust accumulation could creep up on you so quickly. […]
Did you know that you spend one-third of your time in the bedroom? So creating a healthy environment, and reducing your exposure to allergens and irritants in that space, are vital to a multi-faceted asthma or allergy management plan.
As I’ve mentioned before, hard-surface flooring is best suited for those with asthma and allergies because wall-to-wall carpeting is a common home for dust mites that can trigger an allergic reaction in many people. Carpet is also difficult […]
If there’s one thing I stress over and over again, it’s that not all household products are equal. Humidifiers are no different. They can be a breeding ground for bacteria, which can be circulated around the room and into the air you […]
Allergen removal, reduction, and avoidance in the home are now accepted as a vital part of an effective asthma and allergy management plan. That means families living with asthma and allergies can help reduce exposure to their triggers […]
The back to school season is stressful for any parent. You have to buy new clothes, new supplies, and new lunch boxes. Not to mention you have to figure out afterschool care. […]
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
Part 5 is finally here. I’m finally going to […]
If you’ve ever been in a freshly-painted room, you probably know that the strong fumes and odors can irritate your eyes, skin, and airways. This is largely due to potentially harmful chemicals—a.k.a. volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—commonly […]
Natura Helps Families Avoid Common Triggers While Painting
July 14, 2015 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
MONTVALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benjamin Moore, North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand, today announced its most environmentally friendly paint, Natura®, has been Certified asthma & allergy friendly® by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). […]
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
The third post of this five-part series about […]
Earlier in the month we talked about one way to reduce asthma and allergy triggers in your carpet. But the
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
The second post of this five-part series […]
You’ve probably heard many times before that hard-surface flooring is best suited for reducing asthma and allergy triggers in your home. But what if you can’t rip up the carpet because you live in an apartment or because it’s too […]
This is the peak season for do-it-yourself projects, and maybe you already have your tape measure in hand, ready to tackle a bathroom remodel, open up the floor plan or finally reimagine that unfinished basement. There are plenty of considerations to […]
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
The first post […]
It’s wedding season once again and it seems like everyone you know is getting married.
Since asthma and allergies affects 1 out of 5 Americans, and over 50% of U.S. households, odds are the new couple […]
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
I think it’s important to […]
After a long winter, warmer weather is finally here! Thank goodness, right? That probably means you are soaking up the sun, the kids are playing outside, and your neighbors are hosting outdoor grilling parties.
Oh, and you’re probably sneezing, itching your eyes, and blowing […]
Who am I?
The name’s Bert. You may have seen me around before. My face is on the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Mark that’s on thousands of product packages, on national TV commercials, and in every major store across the […]
Newly Certified Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner® is a “Friendly” Option for Millions of People Living with Asthma, Allergies
(April 22, 2015 – Washington, DC) PRNewswire/USNewswire – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announced today that Bona Free & Simple Hardwood Floor Cleaner® has earned AAFA’s asthma & allergy friendly® […]
The asthma & allergy friendly ® Certification Program is pleased to announce the addition of a critical new member to our team. Ms. Alicia Elkin has joined the Certification Program as Brand Manager
Alicia works in AAFA’s headquarters near Washington, DC
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An air filtration machine (which manufacturers often call a “purifier”) may help remove irritants from the air. But not all models are that useful — or even healthy. What to consider — and avoid — when shopping.
CADR (clean air delivery rate) delineates the maximum square footage recommended in which to use the […]
Samsung’s First Ever Upright Vacuum Transforms Consumers’ Floor Care Routine
Easy to maneuver hybrid model features premium design that gives the gift of time;Canister vacuum also makes cleaning easier and more convenient than ever
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., America’s fastest growing appliance brand1, announced the world’s first Motion Sync Design® Upright Vacuum (VU7000) is now […]
While Efforts to Clean Surfaces and Hands Continue, New Report Finds Only 13 Percent of Americans Protect the Air They Breathe; Fellowes Introduces Four Step Process
ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Washing your hands and disinfecting indoor surfaces are not enough to protect your home this cold and flu season. Indoor air is up to […]
ITASCA, Ill., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Fellowes®, Inc., announced today its newest home product innovation, the AeraMax® line of air purifiers. With state-of-the-art technology that automatically monitors air and adjusts its settings, the new AeraMax series helps families breathe easier in their homes – where air is up to […]
Newly Certified HEPA Portable Room Air Filters Will Help Millions of People Make More Educated Choices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program announced today that it has certified the Fellowes® AeraMax line of air purifiers. The certification program, administered by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), was […]
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — With people spending, on average, about 93% of their time indoors, it’s more important than ever to be conscious of Indoor Air Quality. Selecting flooring is about more than just choosing the right color and design–health should be a primary consideration. Tarkett, the leading provider of innovative […]
New Study Proves Stanley Steemer Process Removes Up To 97 Percent of Surface Allergens and Significant Amount of Airborne Allergens
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Welcome news for asthma and allergy sufferers as results from a new study confirm […]
All-in-One Model – Certified asthma & allergy friendly® by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – Brings Innovative Clothing Care Option to More Consumers
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 20 /PRNewswire/ — The first day of spring welcomes the start of allergy season. To help those suffering from common household allergies, LG Electronics today announced the […]