Have you ever heard of “Sick Building Syndrome”? If not, you should learn more about it, especially if you are a building owner renting out units to tenants. Sick building syndrome is a condition where building occupants start getting sick without any known cause. This is especially concerning for those responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the tenants. Although the cause is usually unknown, it is often airborne contaminants and can be handled using the best commercial air purifier. Chemical Contaminants Most airborne chemical contaminants come from outdoor and indoor sources. The contaminant size is smaller than 0.003 microns. ...

Did you know that most people spend 90% of their time inside their home? Yes, that’s right! According to a report provided by US Environmental Protection Agency, most people spend the majority of their time indoors. This is concerning because the air indoors is about five times more polluted than the air outside. With the pandemic and work from home becoming a new normal, many of us have started spending even more time indoors, which has affected our health in several different ways. Poor indoor air quality is one of the many explanations for people’s deteriorating health. If you want...

With a rapid decrease in air quality, there has been an increase in respiratory disorders in the US. Tiny harmful particles circling through the air constantly can affect our respiratory system resulting in long-term health issues in adults and children alike. People with weaker respiratory systems due to pre-existing conditions are prone to even more respiratory disorders due to unclean air.  One of the respiratory disorders that affect millions of Americans each year is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This respiratory disorder is the third leading cause of death worldwide. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has already warned about air...

Buying a home air purifier is the best decision you can make for your family. There has been a sudden increase in indoor pollution for a variety of different reasons. For example, using chemical-ridden products, your dirty HVAC systems, dust, dirt, mites, viruses, bacteria, mold, and more.  Air purifiers allow you to get rid of these contaminants and improve your respiratory health. Although it does not need to look good, most of us want to buy an air purifier that will enhance our home’s décor.  In this blog post, we will share our best tips to help make your air...

Health and safety have always been priorities for school systems. Now, we are dealing with a global pandemic unlike anything we’ve seen before. The recent colder temperatures and increased indoor activity are likely to make the concerns more serious. Academic leaders are facing the repercussions of school closures, such as learning loss and social isolation among children. Therefore, our next challenge is getting kids back in their classrooms. What role will air ventilation and filtration play? We’ve taken advice from health and academic experts to learn which approaches are most likely to succeed.    The Challenge Schools are Facing Now...

1 in 3 adults in the US doesn’t get enough sleep. According to multiple studies, over one-third of the population doesn’t get proper sleep on a regular basis. There are many reasons for this, but the bottom line is that improper sleep is detrimental to both physical and mental health. For years, people have sought ways to improve the way they fall or stay asleep. From herbs to meditation to blackout curtains, sleepless individuals are often willing to try anything. If you’re having trouble sleeping, an air purifier may be the answer you’re looking for. Keep reading to learn about...

WHO recommends HEPA 13 or above to effectively remove airborne particles. Download the full report to know more.

People usually take indoor air quality for granted, assuming with a false sense of security that being indoor means being safe from pollutants. However, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air quality is the fourth most significant environmental threat to our health. With 90 percent of our time spent indoors -- roughly half of which is spent in the workplace -- indoor air quality is certainly no laughing matter. Indoor Pollutants There are many types of indoor pollutants, and these include: Chemicals: Acetone, benzene, and formaldehyde may be present in your office air. Furniture, building materials, paints, solvents,...

Current asthma-related statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state that one in 13 people has asthma. In the United States, more than 25 million people suffer from asthma. This includes 7.7 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children.  Approximately 11 Americans die from asthma every day. Each year, more than 4,000 people die due to asthma. The sad thing is that most of these deaths could have been avoided with proper treatment and care.  There are several types of asthma: Adult-onset asthma Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) Allergic asthma Non-allergic asthma Asthma-COPD overlap Occupational asthma Most of...