CERTIFIED FLOORING RECENTLY FEATURED IN THE HERALD-TIMES January 22, 2010
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Allergies and asthma don’t only affect those suffering from the illnesses, but family members and loved ones as well. So whether you have asthma and allergies, live with someone who does or have frequent asthmatic or allergic visitors, how do you make your home a (more…)
CERTIFIED ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FEATURED IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING January 11, 2010
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Pick up a copy of the January 2010 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine to read advice on how to organize and clean children’s playthings featuring information about asthma & allergy friendly Certified Toys.
Coping with asthma and allergies this Holiday Season December 4, 2009
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For asthma and allergy patients, the holidays present a variety of challenges to maintaining good health. Enjoying the holidays is easier when you plan ahead so you can look back on this special time with joy. Your environment can change in various ways during the holidays. Be sure to take the necessary steps to minimize asthma and allergy triggers.
Here are some tips to get you started: (more…)
CLEANING UP INDOOR AIR QUALITY November 17, 2009
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New Certification Standard for Cleaning Products Will Help Millions of People Make More Educated Choices
Endust Free dusting and cleaning spray
Endust Free dusting and cleaning spray
(Washington, DC) The growing asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program announced today that it has developed and adopted a certification standard and testing protocol for Non-Disinfecting Hard Surface Spray Cleaning Products. The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program administered by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in partnership with the international research organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), is an independent, non-exclusive certification program created to scientifically test and identify consumer products that are more suitable for people with asthma and allergies. (more…)
What exactly is “Dust”? November 16, 2009
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Dusts are solid particles ranging in size from less than 1μm to around 100μm which are found on surfaces and in the air depending on their origin, physical characteristics and the ambient conditions. (more…)
ADDITIONAL DYSON MODELS CERTIFIED October 28, 2009
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Continuing its dedication to engineering vacuum cleaners for powerful allergen removal that never lose suction, we have recently certified the Dyson models DC22 Motorhead, the DC22 Turbinehead and the DC28 Air Muscle as asthma & allergy friendly™. (more…)
2009 Fall Allergy Capitals October 15, 2009
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There is no place safe from allergies in America, and some cities are more problematic than others. The Allergy Capitals is an annual research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to identify “the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies” in the spring and fall seasons each year. The rankings are based on scientific analysis of 3 factors for the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. The data measured and compared each year includes: (more…)
Certified Air Filters now available at Lowes Home Improvement Stores October 8, 2009
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The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program is pleased to announce that the IDYLIS™ Air Purifiers, model IAP-10-200 and IAP-10-280, have recently been certified by the program. (more…)
Development of an asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Standard September 30, 2009
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Certification Mark
(Contributed by Tim Yeomans, PhD, Senior Scientific Researcher, Allergy Standards Limited)
asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Standards are prepared following extensive research and development carried out by Allergy Standards Limited (ASL). ASL is the partner organization with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America in the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program. The Certification Standards are designed to be a rigorous, stringent and informative test of the product in question.
When a standard is being developed for a new product area there are several steps in the process:
- Literature Review
- Experimental Research
- Standard Writing
- Standard Review
Interior Designer Robin Wilson gives asthma friendly tips for the home September 24, 2009
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Robin Wilson is a home and lifestyle expert with a focus on eco-friendly interior and home furnishing design options for both residential and commercial spaces. She recently appeared on Good Morning America to offer advice for how to reduce asthma and allergies around the home.
To view the segment please visit LINK
for more information or to view the guide Robin is referencing, please visit LINK
