Every October, IAQ Month is a good prompt to think about the air inside our own homes. From changing your air filters to choosing Certified paint and flooring, these 11 simple tips cover the small habits and product choices that make the biggest difference to your indoor air quality.
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program has named Sharnell Weathersby, Senior Brand Manager at Kleenex® Air Filters, its May Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month Honoree. Weathersby and the Kleenex® Air Filters team receive the Community Impact & Leadership Award for donating certified MERV 13 filters to underserved communities across the US, from Southern California wildfire relief to a nationwide giveaway spanning seven cities.
September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that emergencies can strike without warning. For people with asthma and allergies, protecting indoor air quality is a critical piece of preparedness. Learn how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified products—from air purifiers to HVAC filters and dehumidifiers—help families, schools, and workplaces build resilience before, during, and after disasters.
September is National Healthy Aging Month, a good reminder that indoor air quality plays a central role in resident health and wellbeing. Discover why IAQ matters in senior living facilities and how Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified paint, bedding, and air purifiers are already helping support healthier, more comfortable environments for older adults.
AAFA's 2026 Asthma Capitals® report highlights the cities where the asthma burden is heaviest. Our Certified partners are helping change that. Here's how 3M Filtrete™, Alen, Tarkett, Knauf, Rabbit Air, Kleenex®, and more are putting Certified products to work in the communities that need them most.
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program congratulates Certified partners Benjamin Moore and Filtrete™ Brand on being named to Green Builder Media's 2026 Sustainable Products of the Year list — recognizing Benjamin Moore's Certified Eco Spec® paint and the new Filtrete™ Refillable Air Filter Kit for supporting healthier indoor air.
A recent episode of Around the House with Eric G® explores indoor air quality — and spotlights Mohawk's Pur-Ease™ carpet, the first treated carpet to earn Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification.
In a new press release, Alen shares why consumers are turning to independently tested air purification, including its certified BreatheSmart range.
Prime Day 2026 is here, and so are exclusive deals from brands independently certified to support healthier indoor air. Shop smarter this Prime Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 highlights how simple actions like cleaning, ventilation, and choosing Certified products can improve indoor air quality and support healthier living environments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leah McInerney shares highlights from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program trade mission, connecting partners, healthcare professionals, and retailers focused on indoor air quality.
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 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 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.