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Are there recommendations for cleaning products that are safer with severe asthma? The AAFA does not have much to choose from other than one laundry detergent and a dusting spray. Are there products out there that have reduced scent, are less like to get into the air? Thank you
Leon Lebowitz, RRT Moderator & Contributor
In the meanwhile, I thought you might gain some additional insight from this article which speaks to this very topic: https://asthma.net/living/cleaning-house.
I do hope you find the information is helpful in a practical way.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
AsthmaticDiva Member
Here is the list of resources; I hope this information is helpful for you and others.
1) Asthma.net - In addition to the article Leon shared, here is another Asthma.net resource on this topic - "DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Supplies" - https://asthma.net/living/diy-safe-cleaning-supplies
2) US EPA "Safer Choice Certified Products" list - https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice
3) American Lung Association "Cleaning Supplies and Household Chemicals" - https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home/indoor-air-pollutants/cleaning-supplies-household-chem
4) American Lung Association "Safer Cleaning Recipes" (downloadable PDF) - https://www.lung.org/getmedia/3030b2d9-02f0-4be4-ab86-d6bd86f88b88/ALA-Safe-cleaning-products-MHE-program-August-2022
5) AsthmaAndAllergyFriendly.com - "Certified Cleaning Products" - https://www.asthmaandallergyfriendly.com/USA/products_categories/cleaning-products/
6) American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - "Mix Your Own Cleaning Solutions" - https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/cleaning-product-allergy-asthma-sufferer
7) Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Online Community - "Cleaning When You Have Asthma: The Dirty Truth" - https://community.aafa.org/blog/cleaning-when-you-have-asthma-the-dirty-truth
😎 HealthLine.com - "Cleaning with Allergic Asthma: Tips for Protecting Your Health: - https://www.healthline.com/health/asthma/cleaning-allergic-asthma-safety-tips
9) Readers Digest (rd.com) - "13 Best Cleaning Products for People with Allergies" - https://www.rd.com/list/best-cleaning-products-allergies/
Be well.
Jacquie
alexavecchione Community Admin
Hey
AsthmaticDiva Member
Here's one more! I forgot to include this link - 10) EverydayHealth.com - "Home Cleaning Tips for Allergy Sufferers" - https://www.everydayhealth.com/allergies/home-cleaning.aspx
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