(NAPSA)—Dust, pollen, and smoke from cooking or tobacco use can leave indoor air far more pol- luted than the air outside—but it doesn’t haveto be that way. WhatYou Can Do Homeowners can take a num- ber of steps to improve air quality and create a healthierliving envi- ronment. Here’s a look at a few: *Vent the Kitchen: Almost every home has a range hood and fan. However, most hoods simply filter the air and recirculate it. A better solution is a system that vents outdoors so the captured smoke, odors and other particles are removed from the living space. *Beware of the Garage: While having an attached garage offers great convenience for homeowners, the garageis also home to a variety of pollutants that can enter the living space. Use only approved containers to store flam- mable products. Also, don’t let the car idle in the garage. Pull it outside and close the garage door to keep engine exhausts out. *Install a Central Vacuum System:Built-in central vacuum systems completely removeall the particulates they contact from the living space. The new quiet-oper- ating BEAM Alliance System by Electrolux delivers upto five times the cleaning power of a typical vacuum, giving you the confidence that you can clean up almost any messy moment quickly and thoroughly. Two levels of HEPAfiltra- tion also ensure that none of the captured dirt or exhaust air reenters the living space. Central vacuum systems can be installed in almost any new or existing home without damaging walls. *Filter the Air: One way to address the rest of an air quality problem is by ridding the living You can enjoy life’ 'S messy moments with a central vacuum that can clean up the mess without spt ig the fun. area of airborne particulates. A whole-house HEPAairfiltration system such as those by BEAM trap 99.98 percentofparticulates 0.3 micronsorlarger. Learn More For more information about these and other tips to improve the air in your home,visit www. BEAM.com and facebook.com/ OfficialBEAMCentralVacuums.
