{"id":403062,"date":"2026-05-18T06:36:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?p=403062"},"modified":"2026-05-18T06:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T06:36:30","slug":"the-role-of-cleaning-products-in-indoor-air-quality-choosing-the-right-products-for-a-healthier-home-during-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/the-role-of-cleaning-products-in-indoor-air-quality-choosing-the-right-products-for-a-healthier-home-during-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Cleaning Products in Indoor Air Quality: Choosing the Right Products for a Healthier Home During Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div class=\"root\">\n<div class=\"grid w-full overflow-hidden print:!h-auto print:overflow-visible print:block\">\n<div class=\"flex min-h-0 min-w-0 w-full overflow-x-clip relative overflow-y-clip print:!overflow-visible\">\n<div class=\"dframe-root draggable-none\" data-frame-mode=\"chat\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"dframe-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"dframe-pane-host flex-1 min-h-0 relative isolate\" data-pane-count=\"1\" data-cmd-held=\"\">\n<div class=\"dframe-pane dframe-pane-primary min-w-0 relative flex flex-col\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Primary pane\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 min-h-0 relative flex flex-col overflow-x-clip overflow-y-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 h-full w-full overflow-hidden max-md:relative md:-mt-&#091;var(--df-header-h,0px)&#093; 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fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\"><em>How Choosing Independently Certified Cleaning Products Can Reduce Allergens and Support Healthier Indoor Environments<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, designated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)<\/a> since 1984 to raise awareness about the wide impact of asthma and allergies and to highlight the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of these conditions. With more than 106 million Americans affected by asthma and allergies, and with symptoms often peaking in spring, May is a meaningful moment to consider how the everyday products we use shape the air we breathe at home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Across this Awareness Month series, we have explored how paint, HVAC filters, portable air cleaners, and bedding all contribute to indoor air quality (IAQ). Cleaning products are another essential piece of that picture. They are central to managing allergens and maintaining a healthy home environment, especially for those with asthma or allergies, but the products themselves can also influence air quality, for better or worse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Choosing Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae cleaning products and maintaining an effective cleaning routine can significantly improve IAQ, helping to reduce allergens and potentially harmful chemicals that can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions. In this article, we explore how cleaning products and whole-home solutions impact IAQ, why choosing science-backed products matters, and we introduce our Certified cleaning product partners.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Why Cleaning Matters for Better Indoor Air Quality<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">We spend the majority of our time indoors, so the quality of the air we breathe at home is essential to our wellbeing. Poor IAQ can be caused by common allergens like dust mite allergen, pet dander, and pollen, as well as chemicals from cleaning products themselves. For individuals with asthma or allergies, exposure to these airborne pollutants can trigger symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing. Even for those without respiratory conditions, long-term exposure to poor IAQ can lead to headaches, fatigue, and other health concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Reducing allergens and avoiding harmful chemicals in cleaning products can improve IAQ and create a healthier environment for everyone in the home.This is especially relevant when you consider that research has consistently identified harmful chemicals, including flame retardants and phthalates, in the vast majority of household dust samples tested across U.S. homes, and that indoor air pollutant levels can be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor levels.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">How Effective Cleaning Routines Affect Indoor Air Quality<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Maintaining a regular cleaning routine is fundamental for improving IAQ by eliminating dirt, dust, and allergens that accumulate on surfaces. Cleaning for health, not just appearance, is key.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Regular dusting with a moist cloth helps remove dust and allergens from hard surfaces without redistributing them into the air. Vacuuming with a validated high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is also essential for reducing allergens from carpets and floors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Proper ventilation is important during and after cleaning to help ensure harmful chemicals and particles do not remain in the air. Following the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions for cleaning products can also help avoid the release of pollutants caused by chemical reactions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">In addition to regular cleaning, preventing mold growth is crucial for maintaining good IAQ. Mold can thrive in damp environments, making it essential to remove any mold-damaged materials and thoroughly clean affected areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Reducing clutter is another important step, as clutter can harbor dust and allergens, making cleaning more difficult and allowing particles to become airborne. By decluttering and organizing your space, you make it easier to clean effectively and reduce potential allergens in your home.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">How Cleaning Products Impact Indoor Air Quality<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Cleaning products can impact IAQ in two main ways: through the removal or redistribution of allergens, and through the release of chemicals, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs).<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Allergen Removal:<\/strong> Cleaning products remove allergens from surfaces such as countertops, floors, and fabrics. Effective products capture and remove allergens without sending them back into the air.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Chemical Emissions:<\/strong> Many cleaning products release VOCs into the air, which can contribute to poor IAQ. VOCs are chemicals that easily become gases and can lead to both short-term and long-term health concerns.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Hard Surface Cleaning Products<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Hard surface cleaning products are commonly used to clean areas such as kitchen counters, bathrooms, and floors. However, not all cleaning products are created equal in terms of their impact on IAQ. The <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification Program certifies hard surface cleaning products that meet stringent standards, making them a more suitable choice for those with asthma and allergies, and a wise choice for better indoor air for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">To achieve <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification, hard surface cleaning products must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Allergen Removal:<\/strong> The product must remove over 85% of allergens from hard surfaces, ensuring that allergens like dust mite debris, pet dander, and pollen are effectively removed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Air Quality:<\/strong> The product must clean surfaces without increasing the amount of allergen and dust in the air above certification thresholds, ensuring that allergens are removed rather than redistributed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Ingredient Review:<\/strong> All ingredients in the product are reviewed to ensure that any sensitizing chemicals are either not present or present at levels low enough not to cause concern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>VOC Emissions:<\/strong> The product&#8217;s VOC emissions must be below the certification limits, ensuring minimal impact on IAQ.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_402177\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402177\" class=\"size-large wp-image-402177\" src=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic explaining how hard surface cleaning products are certified asthma &amp; allergy friendly\u00ae through allergen removal, air quality protection, ingredient review, and VOC emissions testing.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-200x140.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-400x281.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-800x561.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/asthma-allergy-friendly-hard-surface-cleaning-certification.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-402177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What does it take for a hard surface cleaner to become Certified<strong> Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong>? It must pass rigorous testing for allergen removal, ingredient safety, and VOC emissions to support healthier indoor air.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Laundry Detergents<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Laundry detergents also play a central role in IAQ, especially as fabrics can trap allergens like dust mite allergen and pet dander. The <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification Program subjects laundry detergents to biological, physical, and chemical testing to ensure they are effective in reducing allergens without contributing to poor IAQ.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Certified laundry detergents are tested for the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Allergen and Dust Removal:<\/strong> Laundry detergents are assessed for their ability to remove allergens from fabrics. This involves testing fabrics seeded with allergen-containing dust and comparing them to unwashed controls to ensure significant allergen reduction post-washing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Ingredient Review:<\/strong> The chemicals used in the laundry detergent are carefully reviewed to ensure they are non-sensitizing and non-allergenic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>VOC Emissions:<\/strong> Laundry detergents are tested in an environmentally controlled chamber to measure the VOCs released over a 14-day period. Certification requires VOC levels to remain below strict certification limits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Post-Wash Analysis:<\/strong> After washing, the levels of any residual allergenic, irritant, or banned chemicals left on the fabric must be either not present or at low enough levels not to be of concern.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_402175\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402175\" class=\"size-large wp-image-402175\" src=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic showing how laundry detergent qualifies for Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae Certification through allergen removal, ingredient review, VOC emissions testing, and post-wash analysis.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-200x138.jpg 200w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-600x414.jpg 600w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-800x553.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Detergent-new-testing-infographic.jpg 1119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-402175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How does laundry detergent become Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong>? It must pass strict scientific testing across four key areas to support healthier homes<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Handheld Dusters<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Handheld dusting products and wipes are another cleaning tool that can influence IAQ. Dusting can often release particles into the air, but Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0handheld dusters are scientifically tested to remove allergens while minimizing airborne dust. Certified handheld dusters must remove allergens from surfaces effectively, maintain low airborne particle concentrations during use, contain constituents that are as low as possible in allergenic and sensitizing chemicals, and not emit VOCs above strict certification limits.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">A Whole-Home Approach to Cleaner Indoor Air<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">While surface cleaners, detergents, and dusters are central to allergen reduction, other Certified household products also play important roles in maintaining cleaner homes and healthier indoor air. The <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification Program now spans a wide range of products that, used together, support a whole-home approach to IAQ. Certified vacuum cleaners help capture allergens from carpets and floors using proven filtration, preventing particles from becoming airborne during cleaning. Certified portable air cleaners and whole-home air cleaners remove allergens and pollutants directly from the air, with strict limits on harmful ozone production. Certified HVAC filters reduce allergens and irritants from the air circulated through heating and cooling systems, with rigorous standards for allergen reduction, minimal fiber shedding, and effective sealing. Certified bedding helps reduce exposure to dust mite allergen and chemical residues in the bedroom, where we spend roughly one-third of our lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">By expanding the range of Certified solutions across surfaces, fabrics, and air, the <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification Program empowers consumers to address allergens and chemicals throughout the entire home, not just in one room or one product category.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Our Certified Cleaning Partners: Renegade Brands and Guardsman<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">We are proud to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/?s=renegade+&amp;sentence=1&amp;post_type=certified_products\">Renegade Brands<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/asthmaandallergyfriendly.com\/USA\/certified_products\/uncategorized\/guardsman-dusting-cloths\/\">Guardsman Dusting Cloths<\/a> as Certified cleaning product partners. Both are committed to improving IAQ through scientifically validated products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Renegade Brands:<\/strong> A Certified partner since 2021, Renegade Brands has continued to expand its range of Certified products over the past five years. Renegade Brands achieved an important milestone with the certification of Pro-Clean Pure Pro Laundry Detergent, the first commercial laundry detergent to earn the <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification. This is significant for facilities in healthcare, hospitality, and senior care, where indoor air quality and allergen reduction are especially important.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\"><strong>Guardsman Dusting Cloths:<\/strong> Guardsman has been a leader in furniture care since 1915 and has offered Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae dusting cloths since 2018, making them an established partner in the program. Guardsman cloths effectively remove allergens from surfaces while emitting extremely low levels of VOCs during use, helping to reduce allergen concentrations in the air. This makes them a great choice for individuals with asthma and allergies, and for any home where indoor air quality is a priority.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">The Importance of Third-Party Certification<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">In a market flooded with cleaning products, it is important to be aware that not all claims about health and indoor air quality are backed by science. Terms like &#8220;hypoallergenic&#8221; are often used as marketing tools, but they are largely unregulated and can be misleading. Manufacturers are free to use the term without needing to prove their claims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">This is where third-party certification becomes invaluable. Independent certifications, such as the <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae Certification Program, go beyond marketing claims by subjecting products to scientifically rigorous testing against published standards. By choosing products that are independently tested and certified, consumers can trust that they have been proven to perform as advertised.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-&#091;1.125rem&#093; font-bold\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">Cleaning products are a fundamental part of maintaining a healthier home, but the products we choose matter just as much as the routines we follow. Effective allergen removal, low VOC emissions, and carefully reviewed ingredients all contribute to a cleaning approach that supports better indoor air quality rather than working against it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-&#091;1.7&#093;\">By choosing Certified <strong>Asthma &amp; Allergy Friendly<\/strong>\u00ae products from trusted brands like Renegade Brands and Guardsman, alongside Certified solutions across vacuums, HVAC filters, air cleaners, and bedding, you can take meaningful steps toward reducing allergens and improving indoor air quality throughout your home. 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