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Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald

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Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald Buying Guide: This air purifier is small but mighty - Sioux City Journal A timeline of all mold-related events at Seattle Children's Hospital - Becker's Hospital Review Can air purifiers protect you from the coronavirus? - Digital Trends Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald Posted: 29 Feb 2020 05:05 AM PST Pat yourself on the back if you've sealed your home for energy efficiency. Keeping drafts out is a money-saving move. The hitch? A tightly sealed home may also trap in pet dander, smoke, dust mites, mold and other nasties that can trigger respiratory issues. One possible solution: an air purifier. Based on manufacturers' estimates, about one in four U.S. households own a portable indoor air purifier, including those ...

Amazon has Germ Guardian and Winix air purifiers on sale for up to $205 off - Digital Trends

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Amazon has Germ Guardian and Winix air purifiers on sale for up to $205 off - Digital Trends Amazon has Germ Guardian and Winix air purifiers on sale for up to $205 off - Digital Trends Posted: 28 Feb 2020 11:12 AM PST We're heading into spring and it is about time we do a bit of spring cleaning. Decluttering can certainly do a lot for the eyes as much as it gives you more space to move. But what about the particles you can't see that are just floating in the air? The outdoors is beyond our control but we can at least do something to improve the air we breathe indoors with an air purifier . It is a simple solution to clear the air of allergens, pet dander/fur , pollen, harmful gasses, and to reduce odors. Germ Guardian's AC9200W and Winix's 5500-2 are air purifiers that are equipped with three layers of defense to promise more breathable spaces. And now is your chance to get either one along with up to $205 in savings from Amaz...

Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald

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Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald Posted: 29 Feb 2020 05:05 AM PST Pat yourself on the back if you've sealed your home for energy efficiency. Keeping drafts out is a money-saving move. The hitch? A tightly sealed home may also trap in pet dander, smoke, dust mites, mold and other nasties that can trigger respiratory issues. One possible solution: an air purifier. Based on manufacturers' estimates, about one in four U.S. households own a portable indoor air purifier, including those that come as part of a fan, says Perry Santanachote, home editor at Consumer Reports. That's not surprising. As indoor air quality becomes a concern for homeowners, manufacturers produce "remedies" for us to buy or, at minimum, buy into. The question is: Is an air purifier worth the investment?                                 ...

Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work? - Chicago Daily Herald

Some swear by air purifiers, but do they work?    Chicago Daily Herald

Buying Guide: This air purifier is small but mighty - Sioux City Journal

Buying Guide: This air purifier is small but mighty    Sioux City Journal

Room to Breathe: My Quest to Clean Up My Home's Filthy Air - WIRED

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Room to Breathe: My Quest to Clean Up My Home's Filthy Air - WIRED Room to Breathe: My Quest to Clean Up My Home's Filthy Air - WIRED Posted: 12 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST I called Deborah Bennett, a researcher at UC Davis' Air Quality Research Center to discuss how to clean up my air. I mentioned how my air score would drop every time I used the stove. "You'll need to use your range hood and exhaust fan when you cook," she said. I confessed that I live in an old Brooklyn building. There's no hooded exhaust fan over my gas stove. I don't even have a window fan. "In California, that would be illegal," she said. "I'm not sure what it is in New York. You need exhaust. Get a window fan at least. You need to get that air outside." I added a window fan to my list. I had also called in a bunch of other hardware to clean up my air: a humidifier, a new vacuum, a sleek and modern air...