Some everyday items may be wreaking havoc on your indoor air quality. Here's what you should be avoiding in your home.

Many assume their indoor air is clean if they live away from wildfire smoke zones, smoggy cities, or other sources of outdoor pollution. But this assumption may be misguided. According to Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse and chairman of Change the Air Foundation, "Unfortunately, our indoor air is not as healthy as you may think." Rubino, who also hosts the Never Been Sicker podcast, points to factors many homeowners overlook when assessing air quality.

According to Dr. James Langer, a Materials Science Engineer and CEO of Colorfil, "Indoor air can be five times or more polluted than outdoor air, which can lead to an array of negative health consequences ranging from nuisance-like headaches or more serious issues like chronic allergies, asthma or even cancer. Notably, indoor air quality can be an issue regardless of where you live, as the primary sources of indoor air pollution come from inside the home itself."

Pollutants such as cigarette smoke, excessive dust, visible mold and pet dander may be obvious culprits in making the indoor air a little harder to breathe. Still, they're only part of the problem and may not even be the biggest. 

Air purifiers and dehumidifiers can help tremendously, but being aware and having good, healthy air habits are equally important. We spoke to three experts about the surprising things inside your home that may contribute to poor air quality, and what changes you can make to help combat them.

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