How to Protect Yourself from Air Pollution

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Read the daily forecast to see what air pollution forecasts look like.. Close your doors and windows when the AQI is over 151.. Recirculate the air in your car while you drive.

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Read the daily forecast to see what air pollution forecasts look like.

Step 1

Read the daily forecast to see what air pollution forecasts look like.

2

Close your doors and windows when the AQI is over 151.

Step 2

Close your doors and windows when the AQI is over 151.

3

Recirculate the air in your car while you drive.

Step 3

Recirculate the air in your car while you drive.

4

Wear a mask that filters out most bad air particles.

Step 4

Wear a mask that filters out most bad air particles.

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Take a shower after spending a lot of time outside.

Step 5

Take a shower after spending a lot of time outside.

6

Travel to work a bit earlier so you aren't exposed to as much exhaust.

Step 6

Travel to work a bit earlier so you aren't exposed to as much exhaust.

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Switch to a healthy diet so you aren't as vulnerable.

Step 7

Switch to a healthy diet so you aren't as vulnerable.

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Replace your air conditioner filters regularly so your air stays clean and fresh

Step 8

Replace your air conditioner filters regularly so your air stays clean and fresh.

9

Clean off any mold and mildew in your home.

Step 9

Clean off any mold and mildew in your home.

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Open your windows when air quality is good.

Step 10

Open your windows when air quality is good.

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Place an air purifier in your home.

Step 11

Place an air purifier in your home.

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Vacuum your home weekly to prevent the spread of pollutants.

Step 12

Vacuum your home weekly to prevent the spread of pollutants.

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Opt for electric lawn equipment instead of gas-powered items.

Step 13

Opt for electric lawn equipment instead of gas-powered items.

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Exercise indoors if the air in your area has bad air quality.

Step 14

Exercise indoors if the air in your area has bad air quality.

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Workout in outdoor places without a lot of commercial traffic.

Step 15

Workout in outdoor places without a lot of commercial traffic.

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Opt for a less intense form of exercise.

Step 16

Opt for a less intense form of exercise.

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