{"id":209148,"date":"2021-05-04T16:39:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T16:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=209148"},"modified":"2021-06-09T16:56:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T16:56:20","slug":"breathe-easier-at-home-with-these-5-expert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/breathe-easier-at-home-with-these-5-expert-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Breathe Easier at Home with These 5 Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When high humidity allows mold spores to thrive, or during a major remodel\u2014when off-gassing from building materials fills the air with toxic chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs)\u2014indoor pollution can be many times worse. Add in the fact that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors<\/a><\/span> (even without any stay-at-home pandemic orders in place), and you see why indoor air quality is such an important part of any home wellness strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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To help you clear the air, we called on the home pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute, as well as industry partners at\u00a0York<\/a>\u00a0Heating and Cooling\u2014many of whose products are backed by the\u00a0Good Housekeeping Seal<\/a><\/span>\u2014and\u00a0Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(AAFA), to weigh in on the topic. Their advice includes steps you can take right away, plus things to consider with your next home improvement project.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n