Major indoor pollutants include environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke); radon; combustion products stemming from sources such as pet dander, pollen, molds, and dust mites; volatile organic compounds present in paints, cleaners, pesticides, copiers, printers, glues, and adhesives; lead dust from old, lead-based paints; and asbestos.

Here are five easy steps you can take to reduce pollution at home:
Vacuum and clean regularly. Wipe your feet on a doormat. Better yet, take your shoes off when you enter your home. Avoid smoke from wood stoves, fireplaces, and cigarettes. Use less toxic products for managing pest problems in your home and garden. Use fans or open windows to reduce moisture in bathrooms and kitchens and reduce build-up of indoor pollutants.

Air Cleaners

• facts about... Air Cleaners
  The basics of air cleaners, and local resources.
• EPA Indoor Air Facts: Residential Air Cleaners
  The basics of air pollution, and local resources.
• Ozone Air Pollution Fact Sheet
  Learn about the dangers of ozone.
• Problems With Ozone Generators
  Why to stay away from ozone-producing air cleaners.
• Ozone Generating Air Cleaners Backgrounder
  More information on these dangerous air cleaners.

Healthy House Progams

• The Master Home Environmentalist^TM is a volunteer-driven program designed to help people learn more about health risks from pollutants in their home by conducting free home assessments.
• New Holly Healthy House (1998-99)
  A partnership effort with Seattle Housing Authority and Dr. Subrato Chandra, Florida Solar Energy Center, to incorporate healthy housing features in Holly Park, an affordable public housing development.
• Healthy House (1997)
  A demonstration Healthy House built by Finkbeiner Development and Cambridge Homes in Renton, Washington.

Indoor Air Coalition of Washington

Indoor Air Pollution

• Air Pollution in Your Home?
  The ins and outs of some common indoor air pollutants, including how to control them.
• Indoor Air Pollution: Is It Hiding in Your Home?
  Get the details on indoor air pollution and air cleaners.
• Indoor Air Quality in Schools
  Ensuring a healthy breathing environment for children is of concern to all parents and teachers.
• Basic Steps For Improved Indoor Air Quality In Schools
  You can take steps to improve air quality in Washington schools.
• Candles
  Studies show that candle usage can create problems for your home's interior.
• Air Pollution And Your Health
  Learn about the most common pollutants and their health effects.
• Mold
  Molds are simple, microscopic organisms found indoors and outdoors.
• Dust Mites
  Dust mites are a possible source of allergens.
• Indoor Air Quality Links
  Related links for more information and referral.

Occupational Health