Air pollution can be as big and as unhealthy a problem within any indoor environment, especially within your home, in the same way that it is outdoors.

The air in your home can be as polluted and as big a threat to your family’s health as the smog in your city makes its way into your family home. Allergies, asthma and other breathing problems caused by indoor air pollution are increasing. Making sure that you have clean air in your home can make you and your family healthier.

• Dusting can make the pollution in your home worse by putting dust in the air so throw out the feather dusters and dust rags. Instead use a vacuum so that the dust gets picked up and taken away. Get a small handheld vacuum or a model with a long hose so you can remove dust from all the nooks and crannies. Covering your vacuum nozzle with a rag can help remove dust.
• Replace your carpeting with hardwood floors or tiles. Carpets hold dust and can be hard to clean. If you want to keep your carpets and rugs deep clean them two or three times a year to reduce dust.
• Attach an air purifier to your heating or cooling system to keep the air clean.
• Set the washing machine on hot when you wash linens and bed clothes to kill dust mites and their eggs. Wash all the clothing in closet and all of your linens on a regular basis.
• Increase the humidity in the air in your home to 50% by using a humidifier or humidifiers. You can get a humidifier that attaches to your heating or cooling system to increase moisture in the entire house.
• Books, magazines and paperwork attract a lot of dust. Keep bookshelves to a minimum and don’t store books in a bedroom. Reduce dust by storing paperwork and magazines in filing cabinets or plastic tubs. Eliminate paper work by keeping all records on your computer.
• Vacuum every part of the home at least once a week. In particular vacuum off stuffed animals, furniture, books and shelves that attract dust. Don’t forget to vacuum heating vents and air conditioners.
• If you have a forced air heating system hire a professional service to clean out the ducts. Heating ducts can get filled with dust and debris that can make you sick.

Clean Indoor Air is a post from: Cape Cod House Remodeling