Homeowners aim to clear the air
Some steps are needed to cut back on home's indoor pollution
"The holidays are nearly over, so you can sit back and breathe a bit easier.
Or maybe not.
This time of year, with chilly weather here to stay, our homes are buttoned up so tight that the air we're breathing may not be as healthy or fresh as we think it is.
There are chemicals in the cleaning products we've used to make our homes sparkle for holiday guests, and in the air freshener we've been spritzing around to make the house smell festive. Smoke from candles and cozy fireplaces adds to the mix.
"By having houses that aren't well ventilated and are too tight, you can end up with higher levels of various irritants, said Matt Marcum, environmental program manager at the American Lung Association of Illinois."
