KN95 masks are one of the most popular respiratory masks on the market for COVID-19 protection. The CDC states that authentic KN95 masks provide the highest protection against COVID-19. The issue is the CDC stated that 60% of KN95 masks on the market do not actually pass KN95 standards. So …
Cigarette smoke smell and the dangerous pollutants in secondhand smoke can be extremely unpleasant. The health danger is serious, with a study showing one cigarette produces 10 times the amount of dangerous particulates than a diesel car. So how can we remove the cigarette smoke smell and the cancer-causing pollutants …
Air quality monitors are great tools to make sure you are breathing clean air. But do you need to splurge for those thousand-dollar monitors? How accurate are their cheaper competition? To find out, we dove into the data of the most popular PM2.5 air quality monitors on the market. More …
AQI (air quality index) is a number that helps represent how bad air pollution is. However, it can get confusing as not all countries use the same AQI standard. In this article, we cover the differences between the US, China, and India AQI standards. AQI Standards: US vs. China vs. …
Can you wear expired face masks? How effective are expired face masks? A study tested 10 year-old 3M N95 masks compared to new masks and this is what they found.
Energy costs are often overlooked when buying an air purifier. Although energy efficiency may seem minor, choosing an inefficient purifier can incur large electricity costs. In this article, we discuss how to choose an energy-efficient air purifier and also analyze the electricity costs of running some popular air purifiers. Comparison …
Newly renovated apartments and offices typically have high levels of formaldehyde. One of the most effective ways of removing formaldehyde is to run a formaldehyde cookout. But what is a formaldehyde cookout and how do you run one? In this article, we show how to run a cookout in your …
Wondering what the EN1822 HEPA filter standard is, and when to use it? This article covers the scope and history of the EN1822 standard, the different EN1822 filter classifications, and the test methods used. Jump to the relevant section: EN1822 HEPA Filter Standard: Overview EN1822 and its latest version, the …
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