Your home is your happy place, so why not make it a healthy place too? One of the biggest threats to your health in your home is the air in your home. Indoor air contaminants are invisible to the naked eye and can include pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, smoke, mold spores, virus-carrying particles, and more! Indoor air contaminants are a threat to your overall health … [Read more...] about Best Furnace Mounted Air Purifier
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How to Treat Seasonal Allergies
The changing of the seasons can trigger a multitude of common allergy symptoms and allergic reactions. Tree and grass pollen plague spring and summer, while ragweed pollen looms in the summer and fall. Mold is also a typical fall allergy trigger because it thrives in moist, damp areas. Rotting leaves provide a perfect environment for mold to grow and release spores … [Read more...] about How to Treat Seasonal Allergies
Do You Need a Humidifier for Your Baby?
Having a sick baby is stressful, especially when they are too young for any medications, syrups, or drops. If your baby is suffering from a heavy cough or cold, a humidifier will help relieve any symptoms that your baby may have. A dad of a 9-month-old reached out to us asking for humidifier recommendations for his baby. Here is what he said: My baby is 9 months old, and … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Humidifier for Your Baby?
Can HEPA Air Filtration Protect Against Asbestos Exposure?
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause harm to one’s lungs when it’s disturbed and inhaled. Asbestos in the air and in the home can lead to serious health complications, such as mesothelioma cancer or asbestosis. Fortunately, exposure to asbestos is preventable with the right safety measures and tools in place. Mesothelioma Awareness Day is in September every … [Read more...] about Can HEPA Air Filtration Protect Against Asbestos Exposure?
How to Protect Your Home from Viruses with Aprilaire MERV 16 Filters
Indoor air quality can be up to 5x more polluted than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality can have an impact on our physical and even mental health. That’s why it is so important for us to prioritize keeping the air in your home clean. Are you worried about what’s floating around in your home’s air? Aprilaire, the leader in home air filtration, has worked hard to design … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Home from Viruses with Aprilaire MERV 16 Filters