Let’s kick this article off with two key statistics: 🤧 Up to 20% of the U.S. population is allergic to pet dander. 🐕 There are 161 million cats and dogs in the United States, and that figure keeps growing. Considering those two facts, it is no surprise that demand for…
Here at HouseFresh, we believe every home can benefit from an air purifier. After all, access to clean and healthy air is a human right. While air quality outdoors is often out of our hands, inside the home, a purifier can help you tackle pollutants head-on and create a healthier…
As a new academic year rolls around, many of you will head off to college for the first time. Moving away from home can be an exciting experience, where you get your first taste of independent living. However, you may soon realize that the living standards you’ve grown accustomed to…
An increasing number of countries across the globe are banning e-cigarettes. In the US, more than 7 states, including Washington and New York, have banned the use of e-cigarettes in public places. As the crackdown on e-cigarettes intensifies, it leaves fewer options for vapers to find a secluded place to light…
Getting a decent air purifier for cheap is always tricky, and let’s be honest, less than $100 is super cheap in the world of air purifiers, where one can be expected to spend up to $1000 for medical units. Smoke is one of the most challenging smells (and a big…
Air pollution affects us all; tiny contaminants are everywhere, whether in the street, at work, or at home. These particles can have a lasting effect on our health if we breathe them all day. If you suffer from allergies, you probably know what it’s like to have sore eyes, a…
It's no secret that cats make pretty awesome pets. Their laid-back lifestyle makes them loveable, while their independent nature makes them easy to care for. Yet, for many people, the allergens they produce are enough to turn them from feline friends to feline foes. As many as 3 in 10…
Air purifiers are scientifically proven to make our homes healthier. They use highly engineered filters to capture harmful microscopic particles from your rooms and replace them with clean, high-quality air. By removing these particles, they provide you and your family with fresh air to breathe, which can help with: Allergies…
While owning an air purifier will bring about huge improvements to your air quality, one drawback can put people off or begin to annoy some purifier owners over time. Namely, replacing the filters. Not only is changing the filters an ongoing cost you will have to pay, but it can…
Basements by their very nature draw in humid air from the outside and due to a lack of ventilation, particulate pollutants and odors can quickly build up. If you have done what you can to ventilate your basement and still have an issue with pollutants in the air, you will…
Anyone with a pet bird will tell you that they are notoriously messy. With food, feathers, and even feces scattered across the cage and surrounding room, it can often feel like a never-ending challenge to keep your home tidy, but it is most definitely worth it. Due to the minute…
Update September: Removed several older products and added Envion as the best budget option. Despite more information than ever on the prevalence and ill effects of poor air quality, it remains criminally overlooked by most homeowners. Instead, our air is rarely given the attention it deserves or considered a broader…