How Wildfires In California Affect Air Quality

It is no surprise that wildfires affect air quality. The wildfires in California and Australia have had a substantial impact on air quality levels over time. Pictures like the one above show the large amounts of smoke and pollution produced by these forest fires in California. But how exactly does …

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Three Common Types of Pollutants that Affect Indoor Air Quality

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 …

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Dyson HEPA Big+Quiet Formaldehyde Review

The last three air purifiers from Dyson show a clear marketing strategy on clearing formaldehyde. Why the focus on formaldehyde? In China and India, formaldehyde is an everyday health concern and we believe that we will see more of this in the news in the UK, Europe and the US. …

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5 Simple Steps to Running a Formaldehyde Cookout

Newly renovated apartments and offices typically have high levels of formaldehyde. One of the most effective ways of removing formaldehyde is to run a formaldehyde cookout. But what is a formaldehyde cookout and how do you run one? In this article, we show how to run a cookout in your …

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How to Remove Formaldehyde From Your Home [Fast Method]

Smart Air’s real-world tests show that carbon filters are great tools to remove formaldehyde from the air. However, in rooms with high formaldehyde levels, it can take 2-3 years for all the formaldehyde to burn off and collect in the filter. Luckily, there is another method to help quickly remove …

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Can Activated Carbon Remove Formaldehyde?

Can activated carbon filters remove formaldehyde and VOCs? Earlier tests from Smart Air found that carbon can reduce VOCs from cigarette smoke. But formaldehyde and VOCs in general are particular concern for many people. We put activated carbon filters to the test by ordering formaldehyde straight from the factory and …

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Dyson Pure Cool air Purifier Tower CADR Review

Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier Review: Shockingly Bad

Dyson’s Pure Cool air purifier looks impressive. However a review of its clean air rating (CADR) reveals this filter does a poor job of providing clean air – the Dyson TP05 Pure Cool’s CADR comes in at just 164m3/hr. That means the Dyson Pure Cool air purifier out as much …

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Can Plants Filter Out Formaldehyde and Benzene VOCs?

There’s a popular conception that plants are effective at filtering out VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde, but can plants filter harmful chemicals at meaningful levels? Recent studies have found that that plants have no detectable on removing formaldehyde or other gas pollutants under real-world conditions. Why People Think Plants Can …

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