The Air Inside Your Home May Actually Be More Polluted Than Outside, New Study Says

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The Air Inside Your Home May Actually Be More Polluted Than Outside, New Study Says

Plus, six actionable ways to improve indoor air quality.Justin Paget/Getty ImagesWhile most of us are aware of outdoor air pollution, many of us consider our homes a safe, pollution-free zone where our lungs are protected from toxic fumes and chemicals. According to a new study conducted by Purdue University, however, the air inside our homes is actually more polluted than the air outside—simply due to chemical products we use every day.“When yo…