8 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Big
If you are reading this, then the chances are that you currently live in a smaller place, or you will be downsizing soon. Living in
Which Houseplant is Right for Your Home?
Unfortunately, many of us who were born without green thumbs may find it tough and discouraging when choosing a plant that will suit our space and lifestyle. If you have a not-so-great track record when it comes to caring for plants, but you are determined to bring some into your…
The History of the Air Purifier – 11 Steps to Modern Day
Updated October 2020 The first-ever air purifiers similar to those they sell today happened in 1963 with the release of the first commercial unit by the Incen Air Company, which Manfred and Klaus Hammes in Germany headed up. This company was the precursor to the very respected IQair corporation. But…
Coronavirus: Can Air Purifiers Help Kill COVID-19 Virus In The Air?
There is still not a total consensus on the issue of COVID-19 virus being airborne at the World Health Organization but they still recommend HEPA filters for healthcare facilities. As of 24 August 2020, the US CDC added the following guidelines to US schools about using ventilation to reduce the…
16 Houseplants You Can Use as Air Purifiers
Updated 19th April 2020 When I first wrote up this research paper there was general agreement that it was correct that houseplants plants in the home can help to clean the air. But since that publication, there has been a number of public responses from prominent scientists rejecting the idea…
10 Examples of Dirty Window Art
Scott Wade creates awesome art from the dust and dirt that most of us spend all our time removing. I originally put together this list back in 2010 and so recently had a chance to add more examples of this "dirty art." One of the reasons why I wrote this…
LG Air Purifier Face Mask
Everyone around the world is doing their bit to help beat COVID-19 and one major focus has been the use of face masks. Most common are cloth disposable ones but it looks like the future might be a bit more futuristic. LG has plans to release the LG Puricare. It's…
The Smelliest Substances Known to Man
We use our noses far more than we realize. Pheromones can waft in and attract us to our partners, while sulfur smells warn us of danger from rotting food or unhygienic conditions. In this way, our sense of smell is very closely linked to memories. However, odors of military field…
Guide to Air Purifier Repair
Indoor air pollution is a fact of life, and in many cases, the air indoors is less healthy than the air outdoors. Between dirt, pet dander, dust, and various microorganisms, indoor air can get quite dirty. Many people use air purifiers to make the air that they breathe inside their…
Consumer Reports Air Purifiers
Consumer Reports air purifier reviews compare different models of purifiers that are available on the retail market. This consumer organization compares both portable and house air purifiers with a stronger focus on medical grade air purifiers. Consumer Reports recommends air purifiers for people with allergies or asthma for whom other…
11 Utterly Ridiculous Air Purifier Gadgets
These are some of the strangest ideas for air purifier gadgets that we have come across since we started writing about air purifiers back in 2010. Using the power of AI I have managed to create images of how they may have looked if they still existed today. 1. Pet…