For decades, allergy sufferers, pet owners and others have relied on room air cleaners for better indoor air quality and to help reduce symptoms. Air cleaners have a well-earned reputation as a must-have appliance for households that want to cut down on particulate pollutants like tobacco smoke, dust and pollen. However, the expectations for an … Continue reading "The Evolution of Air Cleaners and CADR"
Our homes harbor an astonishing amount of indoor allergens and pollutants, from known culprits like dirt and dust, to pet dander, cigarette smoke, and more. But some of the most common are things you may not have thought of, like volatiles and combustion-related pollutants from cooking, toxic chemicals off-gassing from personal care and cleaning products, … Continue reading "Stay Healthy in Your Home: Tips from an Environmental Engineer on Indoor Air Quality"
As we usher in 2025, many of us reflect on ways to improve our lives. While common resolutions include eating healthier or exercising more, let’s focus on something that is often overlooked, but important to health and well-being: indoor air quality (IAQ). During winter, when we spend more time indoors with windows sealed tight against … Continue reading "Make 2025 the Year for Cleaner Air"
Between indoor air pollutants and allergens like dust and pollen, PM 2.5, smoke from wildfires and illnesses like flu, COVID, RSV, and the common cold, there are plenty of reasons to pay more attention to indoor air quality. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), most people spend about 90 percent of their time … Continue reading "HEPA Filters: What They Mean for Indoor Air Quality"
Pencils are sharpened and backpacks are filled. School is back in session, and teachers, students, and parents are hopeful for the best year yet! In addition to those long lists of school supplies, there’s one often-overlooked tool that should be on every classroom’s checklist: a portable air cleaner. While most people are aware that outdoor … Continue reading "Back to School: Why Air Cleaners are an Essential Tool for a Healthy Classroom"
