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    Avoid Indoor Pollutants in One Step

    By | At Home – Fri, Jun 15, 2012 10:57 AM EDT

    Kick off your shoes and leave them in the mudroom or foyer tonight. You'll avoid tracking in not only dirt and allergens (such as pollen), but possibly even pollutants. A study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that apartments in buildings whose parking lots were sealed with coal tar had significant concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a known carcinogen. Switching to socks (or bare feet) will keep floors clearer and prolong the life of your air and vacuum filters, as well as keep you healthier.

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