We have a big remodeling project coming up, but we don’t want it to affect our indoor air quality. What can we do to reduce the risk of “carpenter’s cough?”

No doubt about it: remodeling can really kick up a lot of dust in your home! If you’re living in a home built before 1978, lead-based paint can be a special concern, because remodeling can release harmful lead particles into the air. But even if you’re in a new home, you’ll want to minimize the amount of airborne particles caused by remodeling with an Infinity Air Purifier from Carrier. It kills mold and removes dust and other harmful airborne particles such as the cold and flu viruses. Moreover, unlike sweeping or vacuuming, the purifier won’t recirculate them back into your home. Now, if only picking paint colors were so easy….

We love our dog, but my husband is allergic to pet dander. No one wants to see Peanut go, but we need to do something to help alleviate the problem. What do you recommend?

When pets are part of the family, the last thing you want is to have to remove a pet from the home because of dander allergy concerns. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to reduce the amount of dander in your home: wash and brush your pet frequently, use an Infinity Air Purifier from Carrier to trap and remove dander and other airborne particles from the air, and consider adding a Carrier ventilator to constantly introduce fresh air into your home. These solutions can go a long way in reducing the levels of airborne pet dander in your home!

We live in a damp part of the country, and mold is a constant problem. I’ve read that breathing mold spores can be harmful to your health—what can I do to help remove it from my home?

You’re right, airborne mold spores can cause both allergy symptoms and asthma episodes—so it’s important to keep it out of your home. That can be a challenge, because mold only requires two things to thrive—moisture and a source of food, such as the wood your home is made of. Mold often grows inside your indoor unit around the coil and in the drain pan. But it is possible to fight mold and win with an Ultraviolet Light System from Carrier.

It works like this: when airborne mold spores are exposed to a high dose of ultraviolet light, the mold cannot thrive. This not only removes mold from the airstream, it also keeps the indoor coil clean, improving heating and cooling performance. Your Carrier dealer can help you choose the Healthy Home Solution that’s right for you.