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Evidence-based articles, room-by-room guides and standards documents from AAFA and Allergy Standards Limited.

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
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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
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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
AAFA advocates at Rhode Island Senate supporting indoor air quality improvements in schools

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.
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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
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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®
Map from the AAFA Allergy Capitals® 2026 report showing the most and least challenging U.S. cities for seasonal pollen allergies

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