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.
Invisible air pollutants harm indoor air quality, jeopardizing our health silently. This time, we focus on the three most common types of gaseous air pollutants: VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), Formaldehyde, NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide), and radon. Time to monitor your indoor air pollution! VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) Are you experiencing headaches …
The health risks of air pollution are widely explored and publicized, but the relationship between cooking and indoor air quality is only just starting to gain momentum. Our Kitchens are like Mini Laboratories How we cook can generate a crazy level of pollutants. These pollutants can have a harmful effect …
Worried about radon gas in your home? Radon gas is both odorless and difficult to detect using our senses. The most reliable way to determine its presence is by conducting radon testing using DIY test kits or radon monitors. Let’s discuss various radon testing methods in detail! Before Testing Radon …
Although radon starts as a gas, it can eventually decay into radioactive radon particles. So how big are these radon particles? It turns out, the size of radon particles can vary depending on what else is in your air. Radon Particles: Two Sizes Size #1: Radon Attached to Aerosol Particles …
Air purifiers in classrooms are more and more common due to the pandemic to reduce virus spread. Unfortunately, most classrooms do not get the full benefit of air purifiers because most of the time teachers end up turning them off or down! Why Are Teachers Turning Air Purifiers Off? In …
Researchers have tested the air pollution released by incense sticks, and it’s not pretty! Frankincense, myrrh, and nag champa incense are often used in these sticks. Although you may enjoy the scent, these incense sticks can be quite dangerous to your health. The burning of incense sticks releases two dangerous …
40,000 American lives are lost each year due to asbestos-related diseases. This health risk has led over 60 countries to ban asbestos (but not the US). At Smart Air, we are all about creating affordable and effective clean air tools to keep you safe. Let’s take a look at what …
Asbestos are extremely dangerous and cause cancer. Can air purifiers remove asbestos from the air and make your home safer? To know how effective air purifiers are at removing asbestos from the air, we first need to know whether asbestos is solid or gas. HEPA purifiers capture particles, not gases. …
In this podcast, Smart Air founder University of Chicago professor Thomas Talhelm shares the story of how Smart Air sparked a revolution in the air purifier industry. The revolution started when Thomas was in China for his Ph.D. thesis and realized it cost $1000 to buy an air purifier. Instead …
COVID-19 and air pollution have forced businesses around the world to turn to air purifiers to make their air safe. But larger spaces need larger more powerful commercial air purifiers. Let’s take a look at the important things to know when buying a large commercial air purifier. What to Look …
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