Microplastics in Our Environment, Air, and Bodies
We live in a world full of plastic. From grocery bags to polyester clothes, from food packaging to children's toys, synthetic polymers have become nearly impossible to avoid. What once...
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Should You Use a Humidifier?
Humidifiers are a common household appliance, particularly in areas with dry climates or during winter months when heating systems can make indoor air very dry. By adding moisture to the...
Stand-Alone vs. Duct-Tied Air Purifiers
When it comes to improving indoor air quality, we are faced with a choice between a stand-alone air purifier and a duct-tied system. Understanding the differences between stand-alone and duct-tied...
How Humidity Affects Heating and Cooling Costs
Relative humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture that air can hold at a given temperature. In a home, the...
Is Air Pollution Getting Worse?
Air pollution is a growing problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality, pollution levels continue to rise in many cities and...
Can HEPA Filtration Reduce Radon Decay Products?
Can HEPA filtration reduce radon decay products? Kind of. Let's first outline in basic terms what radon is and why we should care. Radon gas (Rn-222) is a radioactive isotope formed...
How HEPA Filtration Works
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are the best type of air filter for removing almost any pollutants from the air. They're completely safe and effective, they and don't have...
What’s Ruining Your Indoor Air Quality?
In 2018, the EPA told us that Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, whether in an office, school, or home. And according to the Consumer Product Safety...
5 Reasons You Need an Air Purifier
Our homes are our sanctuaries. They shelter us, give us a place to gather with friends, and somewhere to create memories. Over the last 18 months, our houses were a...
3 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Whether you have asthma or allergies or are just trying to live healthier and reduce the risk of disease, it's a good idea to improve indoor air quality. Let's explore 3...
Effects of Air Pollution on Babies and Children
Air pollution can be harmful to adults, but it's even worse for children. Air pollution is one of the leading threats to a child's health, accounting for almost 1 in...
What is in Smoke?
Smoke is made up of tiny solid, liquid and gas particles. All smoke contains carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter (soot), and often contains a variety of toxic chemicals. When something is...
How to Build the Ultimate Air Purifier
In 2018 we realized the importance of air quality and began research and development with the goal of building the best air purifier that exists. We first did extensive research on...
How to Reduce Spring Allergies
If you have spring allergies, we understand how you feel. People who suffer from seasonal allergies have a decreased quality of life during those troublesome months. In order to reduce...
The 5 Methods of Air Purification
There are currently 5 different air purification technologies used in air purifiers. HEPA/mechanical filtration, activated carbon, UV light, ionization, and ozone generation. 1. HEPA / Mechanical Filtration HEPA (High Efficiency...
Aspen Test Data: Efficiency Matters
Every company says their product is great, but few have the data to back it up. Here we'll explore the lab and real world test results of Aspen compared to...