Amazon Prime Day 2026! Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Promotions
Prime Day 2026 is here, and so are exclusive deals from brands independently certified to support healthier indoor air. Shop smarter this Prime Day.
A Month Dedicated to Healthier Homes: What the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Did for Awareness Month 2026
May is the month when the asthma and allergy community comes together. Here is a look back at how the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program marked Awareness Month 2026, from a new certified product category and expert webinars to community events in Chicago and the work of our patient advocacy partner AAFA.
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program Teams with Chicago Asthma Consortium to Advance Community Asthma Education
On May 21, the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program returned to Chicago to support the Chicago Asthma Consortium's 2026 Community Health Worker Educational Forum, equipping community health workers with practical asthma education tools and outreach resources for families across the city.
Inspired by Nature: Climate Change and the Air We Breathe Indoors
This World Environment Day, UNEP's theme is "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future." For the 106 million Americans with asthma and allergies, climate change is reshaping the air they breathe, indoors and out.
Breathe Better at School and Work: Indoor Air Quality Matters This Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we look at the indoor environments where Americans spend the most time, schools and workplaces, and how Certified products can support healthier indoor air.
The Role of Insulation in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Insulation for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, discover how the materials behind your walls shape the air you breathe. Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified insulation, including Knauf North America's growing portfolio, is independently tested for VOC emissions, mold resistance, and dust levels, supporting healthier indoor environments.
The Role of Vacuum Cleaners in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Vacuum for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, discover how the vacuum you choose shapes the air in your home. Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified vacuum cleaners are independently tested to remove allergens, contain them within the unit, and maintain performance over time.
Cleaner Air, Stronger Buildings, Healthier Homes: A Spotlight on May’s Observances
Three May observances, one shared focus: the air inside our homes. For the 106 million Americans affected by asthma and allergies, the products we bring into our living spaces shape what we breathe. Here's how Certified portable air cleaners, insulation, and paint can help.
The Role of Whole Home Air Cleaners in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right System for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, discover how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified whole home air cleaners reduce airborne allergens across every room with central forced-air systems. Featuring Certified partners Trane CleanEffects™ and American Standard AccuClean™, learn what independent testing actually measures and why it matters for healthier indoor air at home.
The Role of Flooring in Indoor Air Quality: Building Healthier Spaces from the Ground Up During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, discover how the floor beneath your feet shapes the air you breathe. From low-VOC resilient flooring to the world's first Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified treated carpet (Mohawk's SmartStrand® with Pur-Ease™), independent certification gives consumers and specifiers a science-backed way to build healthier spaces from the ground up.
The Role of Cleaning Products in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Products for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, learn how the cleaning products under your sink shape the air inside your home. From hard surface cleaners to laundry detergents and dusters, discover why Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified products from trusted partners Renegade Brands and Guardsman support a whole-home approach to healthier indoor air.
How Certified Washing Machines Support Better Indoor Air Quality This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, discover how Certified washing machines help reduce dust mite allergen, pet dander, and pollen from fabrics, supporting healthier indoor air.
The Role of Bedding in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Bedding for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, learn how the bedding we sleep on each night shapes the air in our bedrooms. From dust mites to chemical treatments, discover why Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified bedding from trusted partners makes a meaningful difference.
Treated Carpet and Indoor Air Quality: A Fresh Look at Soft Flooring
Most of us spend around 90% of our time indoors, where flooring is one of the surfaces we interact with most. As we mark Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we take a fresh look at treated carpet: what it actually is, why indoor air quality matters, and what the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program measures.
The Role of HVAC Filters in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Filter for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This May, as we observe Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and National Clean Air Month, discover how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified HVAC filters reduce pollen, dust mite allergen, and pet dander in your home. Learn what independent certification actually tests, and why "hypoallergenic" labels alone are not enough.
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: The Power of Portable Air Cleaners for Healthier Indoor Air
This Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, discover how Certified portable air cleaners can transform your indoor air. Our latest article explains what to look for in a scientifically validated device and introduces our new Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification sub-category for compact air cleaners designed for smaller spaces like bedrooms, nurseries, and home offices.
The Role of Paint in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Paint for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
This May marks both Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and Building Safety Month, with its 2026 "Built to Last" theme. Discover how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified paints reduce VOC emissions, support healthier homes, schools, and workplaces, and align with LEED and WELL Building Standard requirements for low-emitting materials.
World Asthma Day 2026: Ensuring Access to Anti-Inflammatory Inhalers for All
World Asthma Day 2026 puts the spotlight on the urgent need for anti-inflammatory inhaler access worldwide. Learn why inhaled corticosteroids matter, and how a healthier indoor environment supports better asthma control every day.
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month: The Power of Community
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Join us as we explore the power of community and the role of Certified products in healthier indoor spaces.
National Healthy Homes Month 2026
National Healthy Homes Month highlights how simple actions like cleaning, ventilation, and choosing Certified products can improve indoor air quality and support healthier living environments.
Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet, Our Air
On 22 April, the world marks Earth Day 2026 under the theme Our Power, Our Planet™. AAFA's latest Allergy Capitals® report shows climate change is redrawing the map of seasonal allergies across the US. Here is what it means, and where our power really lies: the indoor air we can control.
Press Release: World’s First Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified Treated Carpet: Mohawk SmartStrand® Carpet Styles Enhanced with Pur-Ease™ Technology
Mohawk’s SmartStrand® carpet with Pur-Ease™ technology is now Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified, independently tested to reduce common allergens and support a healthier indoor environment for everyday living.
National Healthy Schools Day: Time to Focus on Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Students spend up to 1,000 hours in school each year, and the quality of the indoor environment plays a key role in how they feel, focus, and learn. This article explores the impact of indoor air quality in schools and how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified products can help support healthier learning environments.
National Public Health Week: Policy Matters for People Living with Asthma and Allergies
From cleaner air in schools to better asthma support programmes, public health policy has a direct impact on everyday life. This National Public Health Week, we explore how advocacy is helping people manage asthma and allergies more effectively.
Wrapping Up Our February Trade Mission: Healthier Indoor Environments Across the U.S.
Leah McInerney shares highlights from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program trade mission, connecting partners, healthcare professionals, and retailers focused on indoor air quality.
Why Certified Paint Matters: Leah McInerney and Benjamin Moore Discuss Eco Spec®
Learn why certified paint matters for indoor air quality as Leah McInerney and Benjamin Moore’s Alfredo Valiente discuss Eco Spec® and third-party certification.
AAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® Report: What It Means for Managing Seasonal Allergies
AAFA’s 2026 Allergy Capitals® report ranks the most challenging U.S. cities for pollen allergies and highlights the environmental factors driving longer and more intense pollen seasons.
Sleep Awareness Week: How Your Bedding Can Support Better Sleep
Sleep Awareness Week is a reminder that bedding, indoor air quality and allergen control can influence sleep comfort. Learn how certified bedding can support a cleaner sleep environment.
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program at the Do it Best & True Value Spring Market
Leah McInerney and Dave Morrissey attended the Do it Best & True Value Spring Market, meeting with Certified partners including Benjamin Moore, True Value, Mohawk Flooring and 3M Filtrete and speaking about how certification helps retailers build customer trust.
Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program at AAAAI 2026
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program joined clinicians and researchers at the AAAAI 2026 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, showcasing Certified products designed to help reduce environmental triggers in the home.
Designing Healthier Homes: What We Saw at KBIS / IBS 2026
At KBIS and IBS 2026, we saw firsthand how smarter design, better materials and independently tested products are helping homeowners make more informed choices about their indoor environment.
Press Release: New Addendum Supports Evaluation of Emerging Carpet Technologies
A new addendum to the ASP-05-03 Textile Flooring Standard provides a performance-based pathway within the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program for evaluating emerging carpet technologies making defined allergen-related claims.
From Certification to Recognition: Celebrating Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Partners Recognised with Industry Awards
Independent certification matters. Explore how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® partners are earning trusted industry and media awards across air, sleep, and building product categories.
The Year Ahead: Our 2026 Calendar of Events
A new year brings new opportunities. As we turn the page to 2026, our strategic calendar outlines the key events and initiatives shaping the year ahead.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025: Save on Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Products
Discover exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® products, from bedding to air purifiers and air filters, for a healthier home.
Alen Expands Portfolio of Certified Air Purifiers with Asthma & Allergy Friendly® BreatheSmart 25i
Alen has expanded its Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® product line with the BreatheSmart 25i, scientifically tested to reduce airborne allergens and improve indoor air quality. Optimized for smaller spaces, it reflects Alen’s commitment to healthier indoor environments.