Resources

Visit our Healthy Homes Resources page for additional resources!

Why Study Household Dust? This 2-page flyer provides information about the contaminants studied in ROC HOME and what we found.

The Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners: This infographic and 2-page fact sheet explain how chemicals in air fresheners may affect indoor air quality and health and suggest safer alternatives.

How and Why to Change Your Furnace Filter: This video explains how to change the filter in a forced hot air heating system. A few easy steps to check and change the furnace filter regularly can improve indoor air quality and keep the furnace running efficiently. Additional resources from the EPA (What is a MERV rating?) and the CDC (Improving ventilation in your home).

Safer cleaning: Learn safe cleaning tips including simple ways to safely clean your home and how to make your own safer cleaners.

Detox Me: This app is a clean lifestyle guide that walks you through simple, research-based tips on how to reduce harmful chemicals where you live and work. Download the free Detox Me app today at www.detoxmeapp.org.

6 Simple Steps to Avoid BPA and Phthalates in Food: This tip sheet from Silent Spring Institute provides information on how to avoid exposure to BPA and phthalates, chemicals commonly used in food packaging.

What You Should Know About Flame Retardant Chemicals: This tip sheet from Silent Spring Institute provides information on how to reduce exposure to flame retardant chemicals in furniture, textiles, electronics, and children’s products.

Prescriptions for Prevention:  These “prescriptions,” developed by the NYS Children’s Environmental Health Centers, provide information for New York families to address common environmental health concerns.