If you’ve made the choice to buy an air purifier, you may be wondering what to do next. There are a lot of different kinds of purifiers available, and they each work a little bit differently. Here are a few of the biggest questions you should ask yourself before embarking on your air purifying journey.
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By Rachel McLaughlin
You may have seen these lamps in fair-trade stores such as Earth Bound, furniture stores, online, and even at your local Walmart for roughly $20-$50. Salt rock lamps have gained more and more popularity in recent years. Salt rock lamps are made from mined salt in Europe, parts of Russia, ...
What many people don’t realize is that there are differences between HEPA and charcoal (aka carbon) filters in terms of air purification. There are strengths and weaknesses of each model, so there isn’t necessarily a “best option. The best purifier for you just depends on your personal/household need and ...
Everyone faces dangers on a daily basis as you go about your life. Driving in cars, flying in planes, some recreational activities and being exposed to environmental pollutants all carry different degrees of risk. Some thing you can avoid, while others you cannot. Indoor air pollution and quality is a risk you can ...
By Rachel McLaughlin
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that the best way to avoid indoor air pollution is to improve your home’s air quality. (Thanks, Captain Obvious!)
But kidding aside, the EPA actually has some good, actionable tips for improving your home’s air quality. That doesn’t just ...
Bringing the outdoors inside with plants is not only a great decorative statement, but offers a plethora of health benefits. Plants have been shown to reduce stress, improve concentration and – maybe most importantly – act as natural, inexpensive and incredibly effective air purifiers.
So, what are the best ...
People with asthma often look to air purifiers to help ease their symptoms. On the whole, this is a good strategy – but if you have asthma, you should be aware that ionic air purifiers could pose a risk to your health.
When ionic air purifiers were first on the market, they really gave HEPA filters a run for ...
So, you’ve gone out and gotten yourself an air purifier. But to get the best return on your investment, purifier placement is key.
Where is the best place in your home to place your new air purifier? Here are some tips to help with the decision.
Which Room? Know Your Needs
Placing your air purifier in the ...
You’ve decided you want to invest in an air purifier? Rad. But that’s only the first decision in a line of many you’ll need to make – because now it’s time to decide what kind of air purifier is right for you and your specific air issues.
Before you pull out your wallet you should understand your options, ...