Installing exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens and properly maintaining air filter systems will also help with air quality. Combustion fumes can also be a source of VOCs, so make sure furnace, chimneys and stove pipes are in good condition. Reduce your use of household chemicals. Consider using cleaning products that do not contain VOCs such as baking soda, vinegar or borax. If you have clothes dry-cleaned, air the clothes outside before bringing them into your home.
Some interior paints are solvent-free or contain very low levels of VOCs.
Buy only the amount you need. Consider purchasing products in smaller quantities or sharing with a friend or neighbor. This also reduces the need for storage. Read and follow the directions for use on the label. Keep products in original containers so that safety information is not lost.