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<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>Anna O'Donovan<\/a><\/span><\/span>2025-01-30T09:32:40+00:00<\/span>Asthma & Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certification Program Unveils New Branding to Enhance Consumer Awareness<\/a><\/h3>
The Asthma & Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certification Program has unveiled a rebranded Certification Mark, providing a clear sign of science-backed products that help create healthier indoor environments through rigorous testing and consumer empowerment.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Everything You Need to Know About Certification<\/h1>\n<\/div>
The facts about the program<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
Many products promise to help control allergens. But some products make false or exaggerated claims. This makes it hard for consumers to know the best products to buy.<\/p>\n
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America joined with Allergy Standards Limited to create the Asthma & Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> Certification Program. This program helps people make informed purchases for a healthier home. We test household products against strict standards. If products pass our tests, they earn the Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Download the Certified Products Guide<\/span><\/a><\/div>Certified Products<\/h1>\n<\/div>
We certify products for all rooms in your home. Please choose a category below to explore the 200+ products currently
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<\/div>Air Cleaners<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nIndoor air pollution is made up of small particles in the air and airborne allergens like pet dander and dust mite debris. Air cleanerspollution. must effectively remove and trap air<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Air Filters<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nHeating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and furnace filters are vital to control the indoor climate. Air filters must effectively remove and trap air pollution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Bedding<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nYou spend one-third of your time in the bedroom. So using Certified products to reduce your exposure to allergens and irritants in that space is an important part of an environmental control plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Cleaning Products<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nCleaning products can have harmful chemicals that worsen indoor air quality. Certified products meet strict standards for ingredients and their appropriate levels in the product.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Dehumidifiers<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nTo reduce growth of mold and dust mites, a home should be kept at a humidity level below 50%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Flooring<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nSome flooring and installation materials (e.g. adhesives) are potential sources of allergens and irritants. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) must remain below safe levels after installation in order to be Certified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Humidifiers<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nHomes in dry climates may need a humidifier to maintain humidity between 40-50%. But Certified humidifiers must sanitize the water during use to prevent mold growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Insulation<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nCertified fiberglass must be resistant to mold growth. During installation, the concentration of dust, airborne fiber and particle counts must not exceed our standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Laundry<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nCertified washing machines, tumble dryers and steam cleaners are proven through lab testing to reduce allergens that can collect on washable items, such as sheets, pillows, comforters, clothing, rugs and small plush toys.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Paint<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nIn order for a paint to become Certified, strict standards for appropriate levels must be met for physical performance, emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and allergenic and sensitizing chemicals must be as low as possible or non-existent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Pollen Screens<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nWindow mounted pollen screens are designed to allow ventilation, while removing the burden of pollen particles moving from outdoors into the indoor environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Professional Cleaning Services<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nTo assess cleaning services, we compare surface allergens before and after the cleaning; monitor airborne allergens before, during and after the cleaning; and test moisture levels in the carpet and relative humidity before and 24 hours after the cleaning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Toys<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nCertified toys must be easily cleaned to remove allergens like dust mites, withstand recommended cleaning techniques, keep color and not bleed from rubbing or saliva, contain no chemicals known to trigger asthma and allergy responses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>Vacuum Cleaners<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
<\/div>\nIf you have carpet, vacuuming once a week is important for minimizing allergens and irritants. Certified vacuums must meet strict standards to remove surface allergens and reduce exposure to airborne dust particles and allergens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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