Do not allow smoking in the house. Do not bring dry cleaned clothing into the home if it still has a strong smell. Leave it at the shop, or take it out of its plastic wrapping and hang in a well-ventilated area until properly dried out. Removal of pollutants by air cleaners Using an appliance to clear the air can be less effective, and much more expensive, than opening a window. Most air cleaners are designed to remove smoke and dust but not gases or tobacco odours.
Air cleaners use electrical attraction, filters or ozone.
Gas absorbers, air filters and ion generators are also available but may be too expensive for individual home use. Air purifiers which produce ozone do not remove smoke, dust or gases from the air. Air filters and purifiers vary considerably in their cost and effectiveness. For More Information There are two good sources of information for private homeowners who want to learn more about indoor air quality, and how it can be improved. Separate parts of the kit are also for sale at lesser prices, if you don't want to buy the entire package.