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Q&A ASK MR MERRIDEW

Q I’m concerned about the air quality in my house now that I’m indoors so much. Any tips for improving what I’m breathing in?

Julia, Devon

IT’S quite normal to focus on our immediate surroundings when the world at large seems beyond our control, but I would counsel that the air in your home is probably pretty breathable as it is and, as long as you vacuum regularly (that handheld cleaner in my portrait is

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