With many of us spending more time indoors at home or work, ensuring that the air we breathe is clean and healthy is paramount. At home, you may notice signs of mold and mildew, or feel that last night’s cooking smells are still lingering. You may feel worried about the…
We all have that one room in our homes that is a sanctuary away from everything (or everyone). A place we can slow down, relax and enjoy our time. For me and many others, this is the bedroom. Not only a temple to sleep in but also a place to…
Each week, a new study is illuminated in the news reflecting the harmful effects contaminated air can have on us. Clean, pure, high-quality air in your home is more important than ever to protect your and your family's health. 📖 HouseFresh Air Quality News Roundup 📖Air pollution causes harm at…
Poor air quality can affect every room in your home, from your home office to your cozy bedroom. Often impacting your ability to concentrate, get a good night's rest and even take a toll on your health. Microscopic particulate matter, such as dust mites, pollen, traffic fumes or wildfire smoke,…
As we enter the summer and temperatures begin to soar, you might be tempted to dig your old desk fan out from the cupboard. In a hot and stuffy home, the cool breeze from a fan can provide much-needed comfort, especially while helping you sleep at night or keeping you…
Every ride in your car includes various decisions that protect your health. Putting on your seatbelt, watching your speed and ensuring the vehicle is well-maintained are all prerequisites for a safe journey. But the air you breathe when driving is often overlooked despite roads being a hotspot for air pollution.…
I've been writing about air purifiers since 2010, and in those early days, it was rare to see anything “smart” about air purifiers — you plugged them in if you were lucky you got a remote control included. Fast forward to today, and everything is Smart, from thermostats to speakers.…
Nothing is more infuriating than seeing a dust accumulation on your freshly cleaned surfaces. Whether on shelves, furniture, doorways, or TV screens, the nuisance gray matter can seemingly coat your entire home in a blink of an eye. Many of us wonder what dust is and how we can eliminate…
CADR stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate. It’s a rating independently provided by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) to indicate how well an air purifier will perform.The CADR score is calculated by measuring the volume of clean air produced when a purifier is used against the three most…
Air purifiers used to be nice gadgets for those who could afford them. But after Covid-19, they are now seen as essential to our fight against airborne diseases. Combined with improved ventilation and masks, air purifiers can help keep rooms clean of the viruses and particles that cause damage to…
Suffering from allergies can be the bane of many people's lives. From pet dander to pollen, countless particles in our homes can trigger an allergic reaction. We can even find harsh chemicals, such as formaldehyde, emitted from common household appliances and furniture, leading to unpleasant side effects. Preventive measures like…
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, regularly enter the home when you paint, clean, or even buy new furniture. The term ‘VOCs’ stands for volatile organic compounds, which are chemical gases emitted by some solid or liquid objects and can contain various chemicals, some harmful to human health. Many VOCs are…