Wildfires create a serious amount of smoke and air pollution. Wildfire smoke 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 (PM2.5) that … Read more
Air purifiers are key to protecting yourself from wildfire smoke in your home. But with the number of purifiers on the market, it can be confusing to know which are the best air purifiers for wildfire smoke. In this article, we dive into what to look for when buying an … 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
How is Los Angeles Air Quality? Los Angeles air quality exceeded the WHO annual limits on about two-third of days in 2020. Los Angeles air quality averaged nearly over twelve times the daily recommended limit of dangerous PM 2.5 pollutants on its worse day in 2020. Current Air Quality in … Read more
How well does the Sqair air purifier clean an average bedroom? Impressive specs are one thing, but we wanted to put the Sqair to the test in real-world conditions. The Real-World Test We tested the Sqair in a 15 m2 (162 ft2) bedroom in Beijing with the doors and windows … Read more
Air purifiers have become incredibly popular for those looking to protect themselves against COVID-19 and other viruses. That’s not surprising. Data shows that air purifiers can filter out COVID-19. In fact, the EPA now suggests portable air purifiers be used to improve ventilation to protect against COVID-19: However, when looking … 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
Seasonal allergy symptoms can be difficult to cope with. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and red, watery, and itchy eyes. Fortunately, studies show the use of HEPA filter air purifiers in the home can significantly reduce pollen and seasonal allergy symptoms. Studies Show HEPA Air Purifiers Reduce Pollen and Seasonal … Read more
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, thousands of schools in the US have spent millions of dollars on air purifiers for their classrooms. And that makes sense. Re-opening schools is vital, and protecting teachers and students from COVID-19 transmission in the process is something to take seriously. But two recent reports show … Read more
The costs of replacement HEPA filters for air purifiers can quickly add up. A quick search on Amazon reveals some HEPA filters that cost hundreds of dollars. Should HEPA filters cost this much? Put simply: No! Read on to learn why HEPA filters shouldn’t be expensive, but why some companies … Read more
