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.
Laminar airflow air purifiers have caught people’s attention based on the idea that laminar flow can make portable air purifiers better at preventing infection. The logic is that laminar flow prevents nearby air from being caught up with the clean air coming from the purifier. But can small purifiers produce …
“Where should I place my air purifier” is a common question people have when getting an air purifier. Does an air purifier’s position affect its performance? Is it best to put an air purifier next to a wall? Is it better to put it close to me? This post provides …
The use of essential oil diffusers such as the popular “Air Wick Essential Mist Diffuser” can be extremely relaxing. Many essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus are touted to have a variety of benefits ranging from pain relief to boosting your mood. But can essential oil diffusers actually …
Have you ever noticed an unpleasant smell at your gym? That could be a sign of something more concerning: poor air quality. While going to gyms makes you healthier, the air inside may not be as clean as we think. So, how bad is the air you breathe during your …
Air purifiers work best in a closed room environment, but this makes some people worry that closing windows starves us of oxygen. Worried about how long you can survive in an airtight room? Well, recent tests in a real apartment — with as many as seven people in a small …
Cigarette smoke smell and the dangerous pollutants in secondhand smoke can be extremely unpleasant. The health danger is serious, with a study showing one cigarette produces 10 times the amount of dangerous particulates than a diesel car. So how can we remove the cigarette smoke smell and the cancer-causing pollutants …
The effects of air pollution on our health are well documented. However, the effect air pollution has on sleep and making sleep apnea worse is not talked about enough. So what exactly is air pollution’s effect on sleep apnea? Can an air purifier be used as a CPAP alternative? Air …
Here’s a question I often get asked about air purifiers: “I don’t want to hear the fan while I sleep, so can I run my air purifier for an hour and then turn it off before I sleep at night? Or should I sleep with my air purifier on at …
HEPA filters are great at filtering particles such as dust, PM2.5, and PM10. They also do an incredible job of capturing nanoparticles including bacteria, COVID-19, and other viruses. What HEPA filters don’t do though, is destroy the particles. This has led to a lot of marketing hype and confused air …
Data shows that improving indoor ventilation can reduce the risk of virus transmission, and is recommended by the CDC. But what are the recommended air changes per hour for different spaces? In this article, we’ll cover the recommended ASHRAE recommended air changes per hour for offices, homes, schools, residential and hospitals, using …
