Indoor air covers everything we breathe when inside. We spend approximately 80% of our day indoors, so the air we breathe is incredibly important. The World Health Organisation states that 4 million people die every year because of indoor air pollution. We provide tips and advice on keeping you breathing safe when indoors using air purifiers and other life-hacks.
The other day, someone on Quora asked whether ionizer air purifiers work and actually purify the air. This is an important question because ionizers are all over the place. Ionizer air purifiers are often marketed with a variety of names. These names include “ion air purifiers”, “negative ion air purifiers”, … Read more
How does a $550 Dyson TP04 air purifier compare to the Sqair, which costs less than a third of its price? We put both air purifiers to the test to compare their effectiveness in reducing PM2.5 in the Smart Air India office in Delhi. The Head-to-Head Test To compare the … Read more
When to change your HEPA filter can be a difficult question to answer. I’ve always questioned those numbers that air purifier companies give you. Where do those HEPA filter replacement numbers come from? If a company that’s based in Switzerland is telling you can use it for six months, is … Read more
Over 50% of homes in America have mold growing in them. Mold can be a hassle to deal with, especially in damp areas such as basements. So, are air purifiers of any use for mold and mildew removal? Although air purifiers do not remove mold and mildew from the wall, … Read more
Air purifiers are extremely effective at filtering viruses and can help reduce potential transmission. But how can air purifiers help when a person or patient is already infected and recovering from COVID-19? What should be done to safely isolate a COVID-19 patient at home? Using HEPA Air Purifiers To Help … Read more
How a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, quickly built COVID-19 patient isolation rooms using hospital beds, plastic cover and the Sqair HEPA air purifier. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC recommended hospitals isolate COVID-19 patients using airborne infection isolation room (AIIR). These are single person rooms with a negative air pressure … Read more
“Where should I place my air purifier” is a question we often get asked. Deciding where to position an air purifier can be tough. Does air purifier position affects its performance? Is it best to put an air purifier next to a wall? This post provides a data backed answer … Read more
A peer-reviewed study from the University of Texas finds that ionizers increase air pollution, creating formaldehyde, ozone, and particulate. This data contrasts sharply with claims from air purifier companies that market ionizers as magical machines. One company in China claims that their machine’s negative ions “remove PM2.5 particulate pollution and … Read more
Wildfires create a serious amount of smoke and air pollution. Wildfire smoke that can cause short and long term health impacts. That’s why it’s important to know how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke is a form of air pollution. It contains dangerous VOC gases and small particles … Read more
Air changes per hour (ACH) is an important metric to ensure a room has good air quality and proper ventilation. But what is air changes per hour and how do you calculate it? What is Air Changes Per Hour? Air changes per hour is simply the amount of times all … Read more
