If you’re spending more time indoors, you might begin noticing things about your home that you didn’t notice before. Maybe it’s that crack in the bathroom tile, the ash mark on the wall near your candles, or the blanket of stagnant air floating around you.John McKeon, MD, CEO of Allergy Standards, a company that certifies air purifiers as allergy and asthma friendly for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), says that having good indoor air quality is an important part of living in a healthy home.
If you know your triggers, it’s also possible to reduce the amount of allergens in your indoor air by doing things like vacuuming more, getting rid of pests, and installing a humidifier or dehumidifier, depending on your space’s needs.