10. Use Doormats with Synthetic Fibers

Doormats made with natural fibers, including wicker, can break down and become food for mites and thriving ground for mold.

That is why it is better to go with doormats with synthetic fibers. So aside from leaving shoes by the door, make sure to use this type of doormat to reduce toxic chemicals and dust from entering your home by 60 percent.

These are the top 10 ways to improve indoor air quality. Follow them to help improve your family’s overall health!

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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