When high humidity allows mold spores to thrive, or during a major remodel—when off-gassing from building materials fills the air with toxic chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—indoor pollution can be many times worse. Add in the fact that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors (even without any stay-at-home pandemic orders [...]

In brief, this may well be the best Dyson upright corded vac for smaller homes. If you or someone at home are prone to allergies, the Dyson Small Ball Allergy Upright Cleaner is the best option. It will handle all your cleaning needs without any allergens lurking about, offer exceptional power (without fail!), and it's [...]

This all-in-one washer-dryer combo unit from LG Electronics boasts a spacious 4.5-cubic-foot capacity. It offers special TurboWash technology that can reduce wash times by as much as 30 minutes... Additionally, this model is CERTIFIED as asthma- and allergy-friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, thanks to its special Allergiene cycle that utilizes steam [...]

The long, dense fibers of shag carpets can trap pet fur and dander. This vacuum from Kenmore features four height adjustment levels to clean pet hair from bare floors and shag carpets. This pet-friendly and allergen-friendly vacuum is also CERTIFIED by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). It features a bagged, upright design [...]

The best vacuum for pet hair is also fitted with a washable and reusable filter and is CERTIFIED by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America as suitable for use in homes where there are people suffering from these ailments, thanks to its whole-machine HEPA filtration system. Read the full article on MerchDope.

Portable air conditioners are a pricier alternative to window units, though they’re also much easier to install and are typically more compact, so you can move the unit from room to room without much effort, noted John McKeon, MD, CEO of Allergy Standards — an organization that CERTIFIES products as “asthma and allergy-friendly,” among other things. [...]

For a home air purifier, the PuriCare 360 is pretty huge... The PuriCare 360 is CERTIFIED asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. It's also Energy Star certified and comes with a ten-year motor warranty and a one-year parts and labor warranty. Read the full article on PG mag.

The Dyson TP03 is a premium air purifier that’s claimed to remove 99% of bacteria, allergens, dust, pet dander and particles sized at 0.1 microns... The oscillation feature should ensure that it is purifying the entire room. This product has been CERTIFIED by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, which means people with asthma [...]

The [the LG WM4000HWA] option tackles large loads in less time by combining the rinse and spin cycles and spraying a detergent/water mixture directly onto your clothes. It can cut washing times in half, and it will clean a regular-sized load in just a half hour. There's also a steam setting to reduce common household [...]

If you or family members have allergies or asthma, you can also look for Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America air purifiers with this Certification are guaranteed to reduce allergens in the air in both carpeted and hard floor rooms. Examples of Asthma and Allergy Friendly CERTIFIED air purifiers include designated Dyson Pure Hot + Cool models, [...]

Take the above oasis, created by Los Angeles interior designer Allison Ochmanek Boesch, for example. She used Benjamin Moore's no-VOC, allergy-and-asthma-friendly Natura paint in Moonlight White in this Pacific Palisades, California, home Read the full article on Martha Stewart.

In fact, there are only a handful of portable air purifiers that are CERTIFIED to be allergy and asthma-friendly. Created by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), the Certification program puts various household products through rigorous testing to assess how well they remove allergens and improve indoor air quality. Read the full article [...]

[Natura Interior] acrylic paint is CERTIFIED asthma and allergy friendly. It has no VOCs, doesn’t off-gas, and leaves a smooth, color-saturated, sponge-washable finish. Read the full article on Real Simple.

Crown’s Breatheasy formula is Asthma and Allergy Friendly CERTIFIED with low VOC content and 99% solvent free. Crown also is the first paint manufacturer to have a packaging made from 100% recycled plastic. Read the full article on Homebuilding & Renovating.

While they may not be the most fashionable, this corded upright vacuum is packed with the sort of technology that James Dyson used to transform the world of vacuums. The ball design makes it easy to maneuver, while an easy-release wand and hose allow you to clean effortlessly under furniture or higher up. It also contains the [...]

You can also check to see if the air purifier is effective by making sure it has a seal from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). "The AAFA and ASL have teamed up to create a Certification program to help guide consumers to choose effective allergy and asthma-friendly [...]

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) operates the “asthma & allergy friendly” Certification program in collaboration with Allergy Standards Limited, an international scientific body. The program tests wood, not carpet, and it takes into account materials and chemicals used in manufacturing... Go to aafa.org and click on the Certified Products tab to find [...]

The activated carbon and HEPA filters capture 99.97 percent of allergens and pollutants as small as 0.3 microns, and it has a hassle-free, deep clean cycle that removes mineral build-up and bacteria at the touch of a button. Also worth noting: It's CERTIFIED asthma- and allergy-friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America... Read [...]

The AAFA Certifies household products as "asthma and allergy-friendly,” so it’s a great resource to help narrow down the best air purifiers, Bassett told us. The AeraMax 100 has been certified by the foundation. It's a portable air cleaner that removes 99.97% of airborne particles. Read the full article and see the products on MSN.

Suffering from allergies? As much as you think staying at home is the safest, it's actually likely that your indoor air quality is five times worse than the air outdoors. Read the full article on Product Nation.