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BEDROOM

Clean linens weekly in hot water and wash comforters once a month to eliminate dust mites. And be careful storing dry cleaning in your closet. Solvents can be toxic, so let cleaned items air outdoors before bringing them inside. Garment steamers can steam and refresh your clothes without the need for harsh dry cleaning.

Improving Your HomeÕs Air Quality

On average, we spend 90% of our time indoors, the largest amount

during the fall and winter months. Don’t let indoor pollutants compromise your comfort—or your family’s health. With our tips and the Intense Pure Air Purifi er from Rowenta, every day can be a good air day.

BATHROOM

When using hair, nail, and cleaning products, look for products marked “low VOCs” (VOCs are Volatile Organic Compounds—strong chemicals like formaldehyde that can be harmful to your health).

KITCHEN

Cooking can be a big source of indoor air pollution, especially if you have a gas stove. Ventilate your stove directly outside or open a kitchen window when you cook. And be cautious with disinfectants. Many contain formaldehyde, which is a carcinogen. Opt for green cleaning Opt for green cleaning products instead.

FAMILY ROOM

Carpets are traps for dust mites, pet dander, and dirt. Choose area rugs over wall-to-wall carpet and be sure to have them professionally shampooed twice a year. And incorporate plants a year. And incorporate plants like peace lilies into your decor to like peace lilies into your decor to absorb carbon dioxide. absorb carbon dioxide.

The only air purifi er that fi lters 99.97%* of pollution and destroys formaldehyde.

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EVERY ROOM

To ensure the purest air, use the Rowenta Intense Pure Air Purifi er. It fi lters 99.97% of indoor pollution—including formaldehyde—thanks to its exclusive NanoCapturTM technology and four stages of fi ltration:

1. Pre-Filter: captures large particles such as dust, hair, and pollen 2. Active Carbon Filter: catches odors and smoke 3. True HEPA Filter: eliminates micro dust and particles 4. NanoCapturTM technology destroys formaldehyde

Darryl and Isa Eaton, with, from left, Otis, 7; Story, 5; and Samuel, 10

estled on a secluded street lined with decades-old sycamore and oak trees, Isa and Darryl Eaton’s 1958 creekside home in Santa Barbara, CA, seems more forest-y than suburban. That tucked-away, storybook feel is what sold the couple on the 3,250-square-foot house back in 2012, despite its trapped-in-time interior. “There was dark redwood paneling in every room,” says Isa. “It felt so dreary.” Wall-to-wall shag carpeting and a linoleum-covered wet bar weren’t helping, but none of it fazed the hands-on couple. Isa, an avid sewer, painter, and gardener, grew up rehabbing houses with her parents, and she and Darryl have also reno’ed two previous homes. Going full tilt for eight weeks, they updated every room, applying gallons of white paint and installing engineered hardwood flooring. Isa then brought in repurposed family-friendly pieces and lots of accents she made herself, including pillows and art. “Our eclectic, kind of throwntogether style is right at home in this little oak tree wonderland,” she says.