Need to Know Back to School Tips for Asthma and Allergy Parents
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. […]
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Certification Program’s Impact: Part 5
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 […]
Certified Products Feature: Benjamin Moore® Natura® Premium Interior Paint
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 […]
Benjamin Moore Natura® Now Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly™
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). […]
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Certification Program’s Impact: Part 4
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 […]
Certified Service Feature: Stanley Steemer’s Carpet Cleaning Service
** NOTE: As of 2020, Stanley Steemer is no longer Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® **
Earlier in the month we talked about one way to reduce asthma and allergy triggers in your carpet. But the
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Certification Program’s Impact: Part 3
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
The second post of this five-part series […]
Certified Products Feature: Samsung VU3000 Lift & Clean
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 […]
5 home-renovation tips that will reduce asthma and allergy triggers in your home
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 […]
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Certification Program’s Impact: Part 2
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
The first post […]
What to Get the Asthma and Allergy Sufferers for Their Wedding Gift this Season
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 […]
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Certification Program’s Impact: Part 1
This is a five-part blog series about the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program’s impact.
I think it’s important to […]
How to Keep Spring’s “Pollen Tsunami” from Getting Inside Your Home
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 […]
Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ Certification Program Launches New Blog Hosted By Me, Bert
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 […]
Cleaning Hardwood Floors Is Now Easier For Families With Asthma And Allergies
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® […]
Certification Program Team Welcomes A New Member
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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How to Buy an Air Purifier
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.
What to Look For
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
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 […]
New Study Finds Americans Aren’t Doing Enough to Prevent Cold & Flu
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 […]
New Fellowes Air Purifiers Combat Polluted Indoor Air
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 […]