Most people associate high humidity levels with summer, but did you know that your home can have high humidity levels in the winter as well depending on your home and climate? So, how do you reduce the indoor humidity in your home during the winter? In most climates, humidity levels tend to be low […]
Category Archives: Air Quality
When it comes to cleaning the air inside your home, dust can widely range in size. It could either be considered a fine particle, but can also be as large as 20 micrometers across and more. So to collect a pollutant such as dust, you’ll need filters that can trap both small and large […]
Most people are familiar with a compressor dehumidifier. It’s been around in our homes for almost 50 years. But did you know that there’s also another type of dehumidifier to consider – the desiccant dehumidifier? But what is the difference between a compressor dehumidifier and a desiccant dehumidifier? A compressor dehumidifier removes water from […]
Dehumidifiers aren’t exactly the cheapest device to run in your home, especially if you’re trying to cover a large, damp, and cold space. At the same time, dehumidifiers can save your health and prevent you from having to spend thousands of dollars in the future to remediate mold. The decision to either use a dehumidifier […]
There seems to be some confusion about whether air purifiers are able to get rid of carbon monoxide. Some sources say yes, while others say no. Everyone seems to have their own reasoning, but the question still remains – Do air purifiers really get rid of carbon monoxide? Many air purifiers do trap carbon […]
With a crawling baby in my home, I was very worried when it was time to install a new carpet. Is it safe and does it off-gas chemicals like formaldehyde? Does a new carpet really give off harmful fumes in your home? In short, yes. While it may not be formaldehyde that most people […]
Dehumidifiers can be a clunky, unattractive kind of appliance, so I completely understand why so many homeowners are hesitant to buy one. But in dark and damp places like basements where the dehumidifier is out of sight, a dehumidifier is an absolute must. But how do dehumidifiers work in basements? They work like any […]
You may have come across a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter at some point, whether it was in an air purifier for your home or car, vacuum cleaner, or air filter for your HVAC system. But how exactly does a HEPA filter compare to other standard filters, and how does the HEPA rating […]
An indoor air quality plan is incomplete without a dehumidifier. But when I started researching about dehumidifiers, I quickly realized that they use quite a substantial amount of electricity. So how much do dehumidifiers cost to run? Generally, dehumidifiers cost between $25 to $350 a year ($2.08 to $29.16 per month) in electricity for […]
Just months ago, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) were of little concern to me. Yet, as I began exploring about all the chemicals that were inside the air I breathe, I quickly realized that VOCs are indeed a major issue. And if you just bought a new home, VOCs should be a concern for you […]
