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.
Figuring out when to swap out your HEPA filter can be a bit tricky. Maybe you’ve wondered about those numbers air purifier companies claim. Where do they even get those HEPA filter replacement numbers? If a company that’s based in Switzerland is telling you can use it for six months, …
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 …
Renovations can often lead to increased formaldehyde and VOC levels in recently renovated homes and offices. This often leads to what is called ‘Sick Building Syndrome’, causing headaches when in these spaces. Whilst carbon filters prove highly effective in eliminating formaldehyde from the air, they don’t remove formaldehyde and other …
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 …
3M has been selling air conditioner (AC) filters designed to be added to AC inlets for quite some time. These filters are promoted by 3M as a simple and easily attachable solution—a great way to diminish PM2.5 levels in homes without the need for a separate air purifier. But the …
On hot days, air conditioners can help lower the heat and keep the temperature comfortable. However, it’s often the case that running an air conditioner / AC unit can cause bad smells your room. What’s the reason for air conditioners making bad smells? Does cleaning an AC unit help with …
Excessive carbon dioxide (CO2), a by-product of natural gas exchange, can have harmful health effects, giving us headaches and making us feel like we’re not at our sharpest. When considering which methods are the best to reduce CO2 levels, a simple question arises: can air purifiers remove CO2? Read more: The …
Can air quality impact your food allergies? This article gets to the bottom of how particles in your air can impact on food hypersensitivity and will help you know how to protect yourself and reduce the impact of food allergies on your body. Can Indoor Air Quality Affects Food Allergy Risk in Children? …
There is no doubt that live performances are an exhilarating experience but air quality in crowded venues, post pandemic, has led to performers and audiences staying away. Venues, with their ventilation not up to new standards, need to take extra steps to ensure indoor gatherings don’t become super-spreader events. With …
The QP Lite and QP Pro are great pieces of kit that Smart Air has been selling for the past year. Smart Air’s own internal testing shows the devices were the most accurate we have ever tested. But how do they fair in third-party government tests? We sent them to …
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