“What’s the best air purifier on the market?” It’s a question that many of us might ask. There are thousands of air purifier models to choose from, so how can you find the best air purifier that’s right for you? This article covers those steps in a slightly unorthodox way. What’s the Best Air Purifier? Turns […]
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Do Air Purifiers Lead to Dry Air?
Empirical data shows that air purifiers are great at cleaning the air, but do they dry out the air and lead to other health problems? For me, dry air is mostly just a comfort issue. But for some people, dry air can exacerbate health problems like allergies and bronchitis. Do HEPA Filters Dry Out the […]
Three Ways to Improve Indoor Ventilation to Combat COVID-19
Data compiled by the world health organization (WHO) shows that poor ventilation can lead to an increase in virus transmission. As such, improving ventilation indoors should be considered an important step in reducing the spread of viruses such as COVID-19. This article covers three simple steps to improve indoor ventilation and lower the risk of […]
How Long can the Coronavirus Survive on HEPA Filters?
Air purifiers with HEPA filters are highly effective at filtering out viruses such as the COVID-19 coronavirus. But viruses can remain on surfaces for scarily long periods of time. When thinking about viruses stuck in an air purifier’s HEPA filters, that sounds scary. It’s also led to incredible-sounding headlines about how long viruses last. But […]
Can HEPA Filters Release Dirty Particles Back Into the Air?
HEPA filters are great at filtering particles such as dust, PM2.5 and PM10. They also do an incredible job of capturing nanoparticles including viruses and bacteria. What HEPA filters don’t do though, is destroy the particles. This has lead to a lot of marketing hype and confused air breathers. Some companies claim they have superior […]
How do UV Light Air Purifiers Work and Can They Kill Viruses?
Air purifiers with UV lights have sprung up as a potential solution to disinfect the coronavirus. Also called ‘sterilization lamps’, they are advertising as being able to kill 99.9% of viruses. But are UV light air purifiers actually able to protect against COVID-19 and other viruses? UV Light Air Purifiers on the Market Today Terms […]
Can HEPA Filters Be Used to Make DIY Face Masks?
News media like The New York Times and Today have been talking about using HEPA filters as a material to make DIY face masks. There are even YouTube videos showing how to DIY a mask out of a HEPA filter. But just how well can HEPA filters capture virus-sized particles, and can HEPA […]
Are Fibers From HEPA Filters Harmful to Health?
HEPAs are air filters often used in air purifiers or central air systems to clean indoor air. They’re made from a mat of randomly aligned fibers that are usually made from polypropylene (PP) or fiberglass. That fact has made some people afraid of HEPA filters. There’s a controversy over whether fiberglass particles can cause lung […]
What Are HEPA Filters and How Do They Work?
The term “HEPA filter” can be confusing. What does HEPA stand for? What is a HEPA filter made from, and what actually makes it a HEPA filter? What Exactly Is a HEPA Filter? “HEPA” stands for “high-efficiency particulate air” (filter). It sounds complicated, but HEPA filters are nothing fancy. They were invented back in the […]
Can HEPA Air Purifiers Capture the Coronavirus?
Data shows face masks can protect you from the coronavirus, but how about air purifiers? How effective are HEPA air filters at capturing the coronavirus? Can HEPA Filters Capture The Coronavirus? To answer this question, we need to first answer if HEPA filters can capture particles as small as the coroanavirus. The coronavirus measures 0.06 […]
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