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Create a Clean Room to Protect Indoor Air Quality During a Wildfire

  • 2025

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    This website describes how to make a clean room in your home to keep indoor air safe during a wildfire. It explains choosing a small room with few windows and doors, sealing gaps, and using an air purifier with a HEPA filter. It also suggests keeping the room closed as much as possible and avoiding activities that can pollute the air inside, like burning candles or vacuuming. The goal is to create one space where you can breathe cleaner air when smoke from wildfires makes outdoor air dangerous.

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    The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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