Enjoy a Healthy Home: 10 Mistakes to Avoid

Defeat allergens: here's how to control the dust, mold, pollen and other contaminants that are making you sneeze.

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Just in time for back-to-school activities, we've compiled 10 of our favorite ways to keep your home — and your life — running ...

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Mistake 2: Vacuuming without a HEPA filter

Use HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters to prevent tiny particles of dust from being blown back out into the air.

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