I’ve been frequently asked whether a single purifier can effectively clean an entire apartment or house. The allure is evident – it would be more convenient, cost-effective, and less noisy to have a large purifier in the living room rather than placing one in each room. However, the crucial question …
There are lots of discussion on effectively eliminating formaldehyde and VOC chemical accumulation in homes. Here, we present three scientifically supported methods to diminish and filter formaldehyde within your home. What does Formaldehyde Smell Like? Formaldehyde is recognized by its sharp, pungent odor, described as sweet or acrid. Often associated …
A question that I get asked often (and that I have always wondered about) is whether my wall-mounted air conditioners are pulling in dirty air from outside. If so, I rather not use it, especially on days with bad air. My short answer is no. To explain why, I’ve got …
Why does Smart Air’s latest air purifier, The Sqair, use a weaker filter–an H12 HEPA compared to the H13 HEPA filters out there? Tests of different filter grades revealed that weaker filters sometimes make stronger purifiers. Of course, purifier companies like to market their filters as top grade. Lots of …
Dear Smart Air breathers, Ten years. Wow! Who would have thought a DIY project would become a global social enterprise? I sure didn’t. And it wasn’t my intention either. I just wanted to solve my own health problems. But when those first 60 air breathers signed up to my DIY …
There are multiple types of air filters and technologies that exist to clean and filter the air we breathe. But what type of filter should you use for filtering viruses and pollen? Or how about nasty smells and other gases like NOx or SOx? This article shows you what you …
What combination of air filters do I need to protect myself against all kinds of air pollution – absolutely everything? This will sound like a grand claim, but you only need two filters. This post explains why and shows the data. What the Big Purifier Companies Say about Filters Big …
Tech companies love to talk about how automation, internet of things, and the connected house are going to make the machines we use every day more convenient. But does it work? Anyone who’s used Apple’s Siri or “talk to text” feature knows that the promises of technology sometimes fall short …
Asbestos are extremely dangerous and cause cancer. Can air purifiers remove asbestos from the air and make your home safer? To know how effective air purifiers are at removing asbestos from the air, we first need to know whether asbestos is solid or gas. HEPA purifiers capture particles, not gases. …
Smart Air’s analysis of Bangkok’s PM2.5 data (what is PM2.5?) finds Bangkok air pollution source varies systematically by season and time of day. Bangkok Average PM2.5 First, some basics. In 2020, Bangkok averaged 21 micrograms of PM2.5. That puts Bangkok just over two times the WHO annual limit. (Recently, the …
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