Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality



Here are some green living tips for ridding your home of the toxins that can contribute to poor indoor air quality.

Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is often found in the finishing products used on wood furniture, particle board furniture, and cabinetry. When purchasing kitchen cabinets, wood paneling, or other similar items, be sure to inquire about the formaldehyde content. Read more about the dangers of formaldehyde.

Mold & Mildew: Poor air quality caused by mold and mildew can cause serious respiratory problems for some people. If you want to reduce the risk of mold in your home, make sure you properly maintain the filters in all of your household appliances, including humidifiers, air conditioners, and air purifiers. In addition, shower curtains can sometimes be a source of mold and mildew. Read more about the dangers of mold in your home.

Dust: Too much dust can reduce the air quality in your home. If you want to reduce dust, consider replacing your drapes and curtains with window blinds, and replacing your carpet with hardwood flooring. Learn more about reducing dust in your home.

Visit the EPA for more about improving indoor air quality.

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by Traci Latoz
Sep 29, 2008 in Green Home, Green Tips
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2 comments

1 Steve Pollan { 10.01.08 at 12:48 pm }

Dwyer Products manufactures kitchen cabinets that are GreenGuard Certified for Indoor Air Quality. Our cabinets provide LEED credits under Indoor Environmental Quality. The Dwyer cabinet has a cabinet box made from steel. The doors can be provided in steel or from Thermofoil. The Thermofoil door is a 3/4″ mdf board the has a woodgrain vinyl finish vacuum formed to the wood core. The cabinets have full overlay doors with Grasse six way adjustable Euro hinge. In addition to steel Dwyer also provides GreenGuard kitchen cabinets made from stainless steel and powder finished aluminum.

2 Anne Karine { 10.02.08 at 5:14 pm }

Awesome, it’s always great to here about quality green products.

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