Reduce the Risk ofIndoor Air Pollution: The more time we spend indoors, the more mindful we should be about the quality of the air in the enclosed environments we share. Controlling and improving indoor air quality can be a major factor in reducing the risk of exposure to airborne pollutants such as allergens and other causes of respiratory illness. Here are four effective steps you can take:•Remove damp carpeting, toxic solvents,paints, oily rags and cleaning products that may accumulate in the house. Seal up exposed insulation and clean up mould.•Ensure your home is well ventilated by using proper exhaust fans when cooking,bathing, showering, or operating any fuel burning unit. (Note that some furnaces have built-in venting.)•Regularly dust hard surfaces, vacuum upholstery and beat/shake out rugs and drapery.•Take steps to clean your air through portable units and/or whole-home HEPA filtration/circulation, and be sure to change/clean them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.