Hepa filters are perhaps technology’s best answer to stay safe against air pollution, which is affecting millions of people worldwide today. The air we breathe is our lifeline and to imagine that it’s contaminated with many molecular-level pollutants can send shivers down the spine. However, as with other aspect of our life, advanced appliances may…
In a world where everything we eat, drink, and breathe is contaminated with pollutants, it’s important to rely on filters. Of course, not all filters serve the same purpose, and therefore we must understand the different types of the filter as well as which one would be ideal for your specific need. Here we talk…
Contrary to the idea of air pollution being restricted to outdoor sites like industrial outskirts, commercialized cities and smoggy forest fires; indoor air isn’t any better! It’s contaminated with pollutants such as pollen, dust mites, allergens, chemical toxins, and combustion gases. As a matter of fact, studies have revealed that air pollution is often worse…
Like many other home appliances, air purifiers too are assigned some metrics that are supposed to indicate their efficiency at certain tasks. CADR rating, acronym for Clean Air Delivery Rate, is one such controversial measure that’s been allotted to air purifier models for over 30 years by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). While…
Air purifiers can be a great addition to your home or work place but only if you choose the right one. Although it is no rocket science, sneaky marketing tactics make it one hell of a job to differentiate between genuine and ineffective models. Same is the case with HEPA-filter based air purifiers. If you’ve…
Ozone generators are quite the controversial type among other air cleaners. With more people by the day trying to validate the use of ozone generators to clean indoor air, there’s more misinformation on the internet than ever. The conclusions and judgements drawn in such written pieces lack a pragmatic approach besides no scientific data to…