# Keep Allergies at Bay With This Room by Room Approach to Improved Indoor Air Quality

> Use these room-by-room steps to help allergy-proof your home and improve your indoor air quality.

![indoor air quality, Framingham, Massachusetts](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/air-purification.jpg)The quality of air in your Massachusetts home can affect your health in a number of ways, but even more so if you suffer from environmental allergies.

![indoor air quality, Framingham, Massachusetts](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/air-purification.jpg)

Here are some room-by-room steps you can take to help allergy-proof your home and improve your [indoor air quality](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/indoor-air-quality-testing.html).

**Basement**

- **Flooring:** Remove moldy carpeting and replace with concrete, linoleum or vinyl.
- **Control humidity:** Use a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture and clean the unit weekly to prevent the growth of [mold](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/moisture-fighting-strategies.html) and mildew.
- **Check for leaks:** Regularly inspect the foundation and windows for signs of water leakage or damage.

**Bathroom**

- **Use a fan:** Install an [exhaust fan](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/ventilating-fans-types-benefits-sizing.html), vented to the outside, and use it each time you bathe or shower to remove excess moisture.
- **Replace carpeting:** Use only hard flooring such as vinyl, tile or linoleum, and washable mats or rugs.

**Bedroom**

- **Bedding:** Use dust mite covers on your mattress and pillows, and launder bedding in hot water once a week.
- **Window coverings:** Washable curtains are best; replace horizontal blinds with drapes or roller type blinds.
- **Reduce clutter:** Take the zen approach and remove items that collect dust such as knickknacks, books or stuffed animals.
- **Ban pets:** Keep pets out of your sleeping area, and bathe or brush them often to reduce shedding.

**Kitchen**

- **Keep mold at bay:** Regularly inspect the contents of the fridge and discard organic matter that is past its prime. Check under the sink and around fixtures for signs of leakage.
- **Remove moisture and odors:** Use a vented hood fan when using the oven, stovetop or dishwasher.

**Living Room**

- **Find another home for plants:** Potted plants can harbor mold and should be removed. As an alternative, cover the soil in pots with gravel to contain any mold.
- **Rethink furnishings:** Consider replacing upholstered furniture with leather to reduce dust.

**Whole Home**

- **Streamline your cleaning routine:** Dust regularly using a microfiber or electrostatic cloth to trap dust, and invest in a good quality vacuum with a HEPA filter.

For more tips on improving the indoor air quality of your home, call the experts at [Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning](http://rodenhiser.com/call-rodenhiser/book-online.html). We’ve been proudly serving homeowners in the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts for 80 years.

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