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Want to Borrow a Home Air Quality Monitor? Check Your Library.

Want to Borrow a Home Air Quality Monitor? Check Your Library.

Air pollutants come from a variety of sources outdoors but what many people don’t realize is that pollutants are created inside the home every day. Air contaminants can cause an array of health problems from allergies to asthma and organ failure to cancer. However, by testing your home’s air, you can determine the ...

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Why You Shouldn’t Judge an Air Purifier by Its CADR Rating

Why You Shouldn’t Judge an Air Purifier by Its CADR Rating

If you’ve decided to buy a new air purifier, there are a lot of things to consider. One of the many numbers you'll likely see is what's called a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), and the vast majority of mainstream air purifiers are rated on this metric. So, what does this number mean and how much stock should you ...

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The Cardiovascular Benefits of HEPA Air Purifiers

The Cardiovascular Benefits of HEPA Air Purifiers

HEPA filters have grown in popularity in recent years, mostly due to the relief they offer allergy and asthma sufferers. Now, a new study out of Denmark is touting the possible cardiovascular benefits of HEPA filters. The results of the study have signaled that HEPA filters may benefit cardiovascular health to the ...

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What is a HEPA Filter and Why is it All the Rage?

What is a HEPA Filter and Why is it All the Rage?

Photo by Roland O'Daniel via Flickr CC License By Rachel McLaughlin High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters have gained popularity over recent years as one of the most widely known and used methods for cleaning household air. These filters typically consist of a paper-like glass-fiber material pleated ...

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Why You Should Think Twice Next Time You Light a Candle

Why You Should Think Twice Next Time You Light a Candle

Many things may come to mind when you think about lighting candles. Romance, love, intimacy, ambiance and…toxins? That’s right; candles may be emitting more than just a soft, warm glow when you fire them up. What is in a Candle? Scented candles may seem safe, but they are big source of indoor air pollution. ...

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18 Plants That Purify Indoor Air, In One Picture

18 Plants That Purify Indoor Air, In One Picture

Plants were the earth's first air purifiers -- they've been doing the job for millions of years. Whether or not you own an air purifier, a few well-placed plants can do wonders for your home's indoor air quality. But not all plants are created equal: some have much stronger purification capabilities than others. ...

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Five Alternatives to Air Fresheners

Five Alternatives to Air Fresheners

By Rachel McLaughlin You can find air fresheners in hundreds of thousands of grocery stores, vehicles and convenience stores all across the country. Air fresheners advertise a tantalizing service: spend around $1, and you can make your home, office or car smell like a far-away place: a pine forest, a beach, ...

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