Things to do around the home:
- Dust and vacuum thoroughly and regularly.
- Change heating and cooling filters regularly, and have your heating and cooling system cleaned professionally on a regular basis.
- Replace your carpeting with flooring that does not emit off-gassing. Consider using FSC laminate flooring, which have low VOC emissions.
- Use natural cleaning products instead of synthetic chemicals.
- Wash linens and towels in hot water to kill dust mites. Moreover, use allergen-impermeable covers on mattresses and pillows.
- Use non-toxic paints throughout your home when remodelling or renovating. Water-based or non-solvent based finishes are a preferred alternative.
- Control humidity through balanced ventilation and pressure. Humid weather conditions encourage mould growth, and mould spores in indoor air can worsen allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems.
