Author: Simon
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The Health Affects of Airborne Particles and Chemicals Affect Us All Now
We all want to remain healthy but in many countries air pollution is now a hidden problem that is leading to disease, disability and may even be making us age faster than we would do naturally. Particulate air pollution is the major determinant of air quality except for some localized areas of the U.S. where…
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Negative Ion Air Purifier?-An Explanation and 7 Disadvantages
Air purifiers remove particles and chemicals from the air. So, what is a negative ion air purifier and how does it work? A negative ion air purifier is one that causes particles in the air to gain a negative charge, which makes them bind together with positively charged particles and fall out of the air…
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How Do Air Purifiers Work?-Don’t buy a “dud” read this
Airborne particulate matter has been linked to respiratory illness and premature aging of the lungs. Particles in the air when breathed in can enter the bloodstream. They have been found in our brains and pollution is thought to be linked to an increased incidence of dementia. Airborne particles have also been found in placentas. It…
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Buying an Air Purifier-Don’t Make a Mistake Like I Did
Buying an Air Purifier-Don’t Make a Mistake Like I Did-an example of one of my mistakes
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How to Clean an Air Purifier (Complete Guide)-Never do This!
As particles and chemicals are collected by an air purifier, it will inevitably need some servicing. Cleaning only applies to some parts of the purifier. As a general rule only the air purifier casing and pre-filter can usually be cleaned. The usual HEPA filters are too delicate to clean. HEPA filters and carbon filters are…
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Choose a custom HVAC filter to significantly improve your air quality
I’ve been interested in the different custom HVAC filters and the differences between them. So, I did some research into what factors to look at when choosing a custom HVAC filter and here is what I found. So, are there any custom HVAC filters better than the one that you currently use? The best HVAC…
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How to test an air purifier-one hidden aspect everyone should know!
An air purifier may not give you unpolluted air either because it is not working or because of how you are using it-testing is important.
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Best Air Purifier for Asthma-4 Medical Grade Air Purifiers
Asthma is a condition whereby the airways in the lungs become narrower so it is difficult to breathe out and forcing air out of the lungs causes a wheeze. The narrowing can be caused by direct irritation of the airways by particles in the air. It has recently been recognized that in people who are…
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How to Test Air Quality in Your Home-air quality meters from $35
It is impossible to see or smell air pollution in your home. So it is useful to have an air quality sensor to test the air in various parts of your home. Also very important for everyone who has an air purifier to have a device to test air quality. Otherwise, it is possible to…
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7 Reasons Your Air Purifier is Not Working-and How to Fix Them
An air purifier’s job is to clean and purify the air, but if it is not working, then the air you breathe becomes dirty. Before you rush out to buy a new one, some troubleshooting could save you some money. There are a limited number of reasons an air purifier might not work. These…
