Improving Indoor Air Quality

Keep walkway and entries clean to eliminate tracking and debris.
Use mats to trap soil at entries to protect carpets and reduce the quantity of particles that eventually become airborne.
Clean shoes at entries to reduce fine particles such as lead.
Use quality vacuum equipment. Check the Carpet and Rug Institute's list of vacuums that passed the Green Label Program at www.carpet-rug.org.
Use high-efficiency vacuum filter bags. Small particles can pass through inexpensive paper filter bags.
Vacuum frequently before soils become embedded in the carpet. Empty vacuum bag when it is 1/2 to 2/3 full.
Use quality reusable electrostatic filters for HVAC systems. Remove and flush them free of collected soils monthly.
Have the carpet cleaned professionally every 9-15 months.
Clean upholstery, drapery, bedding and other fabric surfaces; wash linens weekly.
Control moisture and humidity to keep down dust mites and mold.