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Home air-quality basics

Simple things you can do between professional cleanings. These are categories, not brand endorsements; links open an Amazon search so you can compare. Check the filter size printed on your current filter and your equipment manual before you buy.

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Filters and air cleaners

Search on AmazonHVAC air filters (MERV 8 to 13)Match the exact size printed on your old filter's frame. Higher MERV catches finer particles but can restrict airflow on some systems, so check your system's manual. Search on AmazonA portable HEPA air purifierSize it to the room by comparing its CADR rating with the room's square footage. Skip cleaners that make ozone.

Safety and monitoring

Search on AmazonCarbon monoxide alarmsPut one on every level and outside sleeping areas, and replace each unit by the date printed on it. Search on AmazonAn indoor humidity monitorIndoor humidity of roughly 30 to 50 percent helps limit mold and dust mites.

Vents and fans

Search on AmazonA dryer vent cleaning brush kitLint in a dryer vent is a fire risk. A long flexible brush reaches most short runs; long or rooftop runs are a job for a pro. Search on AmazonA quiet bathroom exhaust fanCompare the CFM rating with the bathroom's size and the sones rating for noise. New wiring may need an electrician.

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