As you furnish your home, try to avoid furniture made from particleboard. Some particleboard contains formaldehyde, commonly used as a bonding agent, and can off-gas in the home causing irritation to the occupant. If you do purchase furniture that contains particleboard, consider sealing it with a no or low VOC sealant. Paint All paints release trace amounts of gases for months following application which can cause upper respiratory irritation to the occupants. For this reason, selecting a no or low VOC paint can reduce the amount of chemical emissions introduced into the house environment.
Solid surfaces are easier to clean than carpet and they keep vacuuming to a minimum.
Vacuuming stirs up dust, even under ideal conditions. For resource efficiency, consider installing hardwood harvested from a sustainable source, or look for wood flooring that has been salvaged from an old building or home. Many times, the wood is sold re-sawn and ready to use. Carpet Minimum use of carpet is permitted in the Health House performance standards for comfort and aesthetic reasons. For this reason it is recommended that you purchase your carpet well in advance of the installation.