Can Plants Filter Out Formaldehyde and Benzene VOCs?
Can Plants Filter Out Formaldehyde and Benzene VOCs?
Thomas Talhelm
Is the Molekule Air Purifier Worth It? [2024 Update]
Over this last Christmas, I was at home on the couch, and my dad asked me if I’ve seen this new Molekule air purifier he saw an ad review for. He asked because I’ve been building and testing DIY air purifiers ever since a Beijing airpocalypse in 2013 had me coughing …
Do Ozone Generators Really Work?
Ozone generator machines are popular tools to remove odors, pollutants, and viruses. But what does the science say about the effectiveness of ozone machines? The biggest downside of using an ozone generator is that ozone is harmful to humans! But hey, maybe ozone could be useful in an empty room? Scientists …
I Started an Air Purifier Company, and Here’s What I Use in My Home
As the founder of an air purifier company, people often ask me about what I use in my own home. My recommendation is simple: go quiet, overpower it, and leave it on. Here’s what I use and why. 1. What’s Safe? Less Pollution is Always Better New studies are coming …
Do Activated Carbon Filters Remove Odors?
I have good news and bad news. The good news is scientific tests have found that activated carbon filters reduce odors. The bad news is they only remove the smells from the air—not from the source. Carbon Filter Removes Odors; HEPA Filter Doesn’t Two common types of filters you’ll find in …
Do Air Purifiers Kill Dust Mites?
Dust mites look scary. So you might ask, “Are their air purifiers for dust mites? Can air purifiers kill dust mites?” Apparently these creatures are probably in my home since they’re in most people’s homes. A survey found dust mites in 84% of US beds and 68% of European beds. …
What Is the Best Fart Smell Remover?
No one wants to be trapped in a room with a lingering fart smell. There’s hard data on activated carbon, at least when it comes to removing fart smells! It shows that activated carbon could be the best fart smell remover, capable of absorbing odors rather than just masking them. …
Why Does My Air Quality Monitor Show Bad Air When the Humidifier is On?
When you turn on a humidifier, you might notice your air quality monitor showing worse readings and running harder. Curious about this, I looked into how humidifiers affect the air particles. Here are two key reasons why this happens. 1. Humidity Inflates Air Quality Readings The most common air quality …
Are Air Quality Monitors Accurate?
A few months ago, Smart Air tested several air quality monitors, Laser Egg, the Node, and the Dylos, against official PM2.5 readings. The results were way better than I expected! All three machines correlated r = .90 or higher with the gold-standard numbers, which is very high. But this test …
Why Auto Mode on Xiaomi, Philips, and Levoit Air Purifiers is a Mistake
Many air purifier companies add fancy features to help market their products. One of these features is an air purifier auto mode, also called “smart mode”. The problem? Test data shows an air purifier’s auto mode routinely fails, leaving users with dangerous air. The idea behind smart purifiers’ auto mode …
