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Air Cleaner
Air Cleaners 101
Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.
Asthma-Easing Checklist
Clearing your home of asthma triggers.
Caution Near Flood Water
EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.
Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air
Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.
Don't Trash Your Computer: Recycle!
Donate used computers for reuse.
Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc
EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
Steps to safe management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste Products
Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.
Indoor Air Quality
Is Your House Holding its Breath?
Create a plan for ventilation whether building, remodeling or leaving things as they are.
It's Fall - Hunting Season for the Indoor Killer: Radon
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Jail Time for Asbestos Removal Violations
Phoenixville business owner sentenced for using improper practices to remove asbestos at homes and businesses.
Kid Safety in Disaster Areas
EPA offers guidance to caregivers with children returning to hurricane-impacted areas
Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must
EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.
Majority Hold Door Open for Asthma Triggers
More than 70 percent could better manage asthma triggers, EPA survey finds.
New Web Site in Chinese Addresses Home and Environmental Concerns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.
New Web Site is Totally Radioactive
A new animated, interactive Web site from EPA identifies everyday exposures to radiation, including in the home.
Nonsmokers Can Get Preventable Lung Cancer — at Home?
You can't see it. You can't smell it. But you can take steps against radon in your home, starting with an inexpensive test.
Harmful Chemicals
Poisonous Intruders
An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
Protect Yourself When Removing Mold
What to wear when removing mold from your home.
Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.