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.
We know that air pollution is bad for our health, causing heart attacks, strokes, and lung cancer. But how about the more day-to-day impacts of air pollution including productivity, tiredness, and alertness? A recent Harvard study shows that poor indoor air quality is affecting employees more than once thought, and … Read more
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 … Read more
In this guide, we take a look at common questions about using air purifiers in the office. Air purifiers are an important tool to reduce COVID-19 spread in the office and are recommended by the CDC. 1. Why Use Air Purifiers in the Office? Studies show HEPA air purifiers in … Read more
Air purifiers in the office are important tools to limit COVID-19 spread. But choosing which air purifier is best for an office can seem complicated. In this article, we take you step-by-step in how to choose the best COVID-19 fighting air purifier for offices. Six Steps to Choosing an Air … Read more
Filtering air is incredibly simple. All you need is a fan and a filter. In fact, they’re so simple it’s even possible to DIY your own air purifier. So that begs the question: can a filter be attached to an air conditioning unit to create an air purifier? Smart Air puts … Read more
Data shows that improving indoor ventilation can reduce the risk of virus transmission, and is recommended by the CDC. In this article, we’ll cover the ASHRAE recommended air changes per hour for offices, homes, schools, residential and hospitals, using the ASHRAE 62.1 and 62.2 guidelines. ASHRAE Recommended Air Changes Per … Read more
A whole range of technologies and solutions for COVID reduction in schools, offices, and homes have burst onto the market. But which ones work at reducing COVID-19 spread, and which ones don’t? The CDC has published a detailed article outlining their recommended ways to improve ventilation and reduce COVID exposure. … 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
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
