The Washington State chapter http://www.alaw.org/ of the American Lung Association can help you to improve the quality of your air by sending someone from its Master Home Environmentalist http://www.alaw.org/air_quality/master_home_environmentalist/ program, a volunteer with a long checklist and suggestions. These volunteers are purportedly trained to know a little bit about "Second Hand Smoke; Moisture and Biological Contaminants (mold); Asthma and Allergies; Communication and Behavior Change; Natural Lawn and Garden Care; Lead; Toxicology; Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation; Household Chemicals; Cultural Diversity and Tenants Rights". For example, the volunteer may help to identify areas that indicate the presence of excessive moisture and therefore mold -- exposure to mold can be fatal for some people. In some cases, they can then refer you to professional specialists, for example someone with a moisture meter who can ascertain where exactly the water travels that accumulates to create the mold. "The Master Home Environmentalist © Program has been awarded a 2005 Children's Environmental Health Excellence Award! This prestigious honor is given out annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to programs and organizations that demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, and longevity in protecting children from environmental health risks." If there isn't a program in your area, you may ask your local chapter to start one http://www.alaw.org/air_quality/master_home_environmentalist/create_your_own_mhe.html or at least to refer you to someone who might be able to help.
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