By Rachel McLaughlin Testing air quality inside your home can prove to be extremely beneficial to your and your family’s health. Sometimes, air testing is just about peace of mind – assurance that you’re living in a healthy environment. Other times, testing is the first step to solving an air quality issue, ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Poor air quality is always in the news. Whether it’s about the depletion of the ozone layer or pollutants in the air, when it comes to air quality in general things seem to be improving. Outdoor air quality may be improving, but indoor air quality may actually be getting worse. Since many people spend forty hours ...
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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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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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