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Thank you to all who helped us recently with asbestos-related questions. Unfortunately, we did not get the house we were hoping to buy, so we are going to plan B, which is to switch our basement-level tv room into a toddler’s bedroom.

So here’s our dilemma: We have allergies in our family and the basement feels ok but a bit musty perhaps. We’d like to get someone to come and “test the air quality” if such a person/thing exists.

We’re also thinking about an air purifier/filter/HEPA device like the rabbit air. Pricey. Is it worth it?

Does anyone have any suggestions, BTDT, or recommendations for making this renovated basement level as clean as possible? People or processes to consider?

(A bit more info: The tv room where our toddler will be sleeping has a full-sized door that leads only to a skylight hatch that can be propped open. This is the only source of air in the basement level.)

Many thanks!