Air pollution is a growing global issue, that is detrimental to human health and the environment. Major sources of air pollution include manufacturing, power and transport. Some of the major health effects of air pollution are lung and heart diseases. Read more on what air pollution is, global air pollution trends and more here.
Wondering what the EN1822 filter standard is, and when to use it? This articles covers the scope and history of the EN1822 standard, how filters are classified to the EN1822 standard, and how they are tested. Jump to the relevant section: EN1822 standard Overview & History. Performance Classifications of the … Read more
“Where should I place my air purifier” is a common question people have when getting an air purifier. Does an air purifier’s position affect its performance? Is it best to put an air purifier next to a wall? This post provides a data-backed answer on how to best place your … Read more
How did India air pollution fare in 2021? Did the COVID-19 second wave affect air quality in India? Smart Air analyzed 2021 India air pollution data for five of India’s major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad. 2021 India Air Pollution Report Of the five major Indian cities analyzed … Read more
What is the best car air purifier? What are the features to look out for when buying a car air purifier? Are car air purifiers even necessary? In this article, we answer 5 of the most common questions people ask us about car air purifiers. 1. Are Car Air Purifiers … Read more
Looking to find one of the least polluted cities in India to get a break from the air pollution? Smart Air analyzed air pollution data for dozens of Indian cities to generate the 2022 ranking of the “20 Least Polluted Cities in India”. Scroll down below for the full rundown … Read more
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 … Read more
Smart Air’s real-world tests show that carbon filters are great tools to remove formaldehyde from the air. However, in rooms with high formaldehyde levels, it can take 2-3 years for all the formaldehyde to burn off and collect in the filter. Luckily, there is another method to help quickly remove … Read more
Bangkok saw some terrible air quality and high PM2.5 levels during the start of 2019, with news reports of schools closing and government limiting car usage. But just how bad is Bangkok’s air quality? I analyzed 2018’s PM2.5 data, provided by the Thailand Government monitor near the Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok, … Read more
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 … Read more
The QT3 is the newest addition to the Smart Air HEPA air purifier family. It’s small, compact, and lightweight, which makes it great as a portable air purifier. But it’s not the first ‘portable’ air purifier on the market. So how does the QT3 portable air purifier compare with existing … Read more
