Ozone remains one of the most widespread pollutants, affecting air quality in the United States and worldwide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken
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Breathing clean, healthy air is a universal human right. Unfortunately, many people in the United States are being exposed to dangerous levels of contaminated air, which can have short- and long-term consequences. According to the EPA, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) is one of the significant sources of harmful air…
Few things affect a person’s quality of life more than good air. Data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shows ambient particulate matter as the sixth leading cause of global excess deaths each year. The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that 93% of the world’s children breathe air…
Air ducts are an essential part of your HVAC system. They’re responsible for ensuring your home meets your heating and cooling demands. Additionally, they work to keep dust and debris out of your home so you don’t breathe in anything harmful. However, your ducts can get dirty because they filter…
When you buy a house, you’re also purchasing an unexpected education in the systems that support it. Chief among these systems is the home’s ventilation and airflow, which most of us don’t think about until we deal with the challenge of ventilating a room without windows. Whether it’s a finished…
The smell of mildew is unmistakable. A marauding musty aroma that sends your senses flashbacks of wet gym kits left to fester in school bags or the stale stench of a long-forgotten basement. If you have mildew growing somewhere in your home, you’ll know about it. If there is a…
A crucial part of any decent air purifier is its filtration technology; HEPA and activated carbon are two of the most effective. Yet, as they each filter out different airborne contaminants, how can you tell which would be best for your living space? Let’s dive in to explore their differences…
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are gasses emitted inside your home by various common products. They’re so common you almost certainly have some floating around your house right now. Indoors, their concentration can quickly build up — primarily if they’re being emitted at a high rate by a particular item or…
When you buy an air purifier, it’s not just the initial cost of the unit you need to consider. The filters inside the unit need to be replaced periodically for the unit to clean the air effectively. But, instead of spending money (not to mention the waste) on new filters…
Powerful odors can be problematic for those suffering from airway conditions such as asthma, allergies and even chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). So, can air purifiers help with smells? In a word: yes. However, there’s a little more to it. The effectiveness of an air purifier in removing odors will…
If you’re worried about mold, you might consider an air purifier. The question is, can a purifier make a difference to mold? The short answer: Yes. Air purifiers work to combat mold spores so long as they have a proper HEPA filter installed. A filter must catch at least 99.97%…
Whether you live in an apartment building or a condo, the smell of weed creeping into your own home can really impact your quality of life. The good news is that there are plenty of effective ways to eliminate the odor. If you’re sensitive to weed smoke or just don’t…
One study from the University of Castilla-La Mancha tested HEPA filters using an aerosolized version of the COVID-19 virus. They found that an air purifier with a HEPA filter was 80% effective at removing viral particles from the air. Their findings demonstrated that HEPA air purifiers may be helpful in…