Do you have a healthy home? Here's some quick tips on how to improve the overall health of your home:
Is there such a thing as "safe" air pollution levels for the air we breathe? In short the answer is "no", there are no safe air pollution levels. Two recent British Medical Journal published studies looked at the elements that make...
It has long been known that breathing polluted air has adverse effects on the body and overall health. Recent studies are focusing on ultrafine particles, particulate matter of nano-scale size (less than 0.1 μm or in diameter). Ultrafine...
There's no escaping the changing of the seasons. Summer will give way to fall whether you're ready or not. Unfortunately, there's another season lurking just around the corner: cold and flu.
You already know that your HVAC unit has an air filter. Ideally every few months you trudge into the crawlspace or mechanical room, slide out the old nasty filter, and slide in a fresh filter. Obviously the filter is dirty so it is...
How safe is your home? According to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) report, 8 million people die every year globally because of air pollution. Among these, 4.3 million die because of air pollution from household sources...
Intellipure recently partnered with the American Lung Association (ALA) to help get the word out about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ). One of the people leading that charge for the American Lung Association is Jill Heins-Nesvold....
Imagine this: You wake up one day and the sky is hazy with smoke from wildfires burning a hundred miles away. This exact scenario has played out in several areas across the United States over the last few years. You might think you're...
Do you want the air you breathe to be clean? Do you want the air other people breathe to be clean too? Of course you do - everyone does. But unfortunately, there are microscopic contaminants floating around in the air we all breathe...
By now the worst of winter is likely behind us in most of the country. Warm weather will soon be sneaking out here and there to kickstart spring plant growth. That means the short reprieve that was a pollenless January has come to...
You think of your home as a safe space away from the rest of the world. But black mold may be hiding away in dark, damp areas and having a direct impact on your health. Black mold can take hold in homes, offices, schools, dorms or...
You probably already know that an air purifier can help clean the air inside your home, but you may be surprised to learn it can also help with airborne dust levels. Simply opening the doors and windows to let in fresh air isn’t enough...
If better indoor air quality has been on your mind, you’ve probably been doing your homework on how to achieve that goal. Two items probably came up in your search: an air purifier and an air humidifier. Both can have positive effects...
Pets bring an amazing amount of joy to our lives. Whether it’s a dog, cat, ferret, fish, or other friendly companion, they’ll influence your living space. Food bowls, cozy beds, litter boxes, and bubbling water show that a well-loved...
Now that you have your new air purifier, it is time to put it to work. But where exactly should you place it? Since an air purifier works best when it can circulate air efficiently, there are a few things to consider. Here’s a few...
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