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Can a Portable Air Cleaner Protect You from COVID-19? : Goats and Soda - NPR

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Can a Portable Air Cleaner Protect You from COVID-19? : Goats and Soda - NPR Can a Portable Air Cleaner Protect You from COVID-19? : Goats and Soda - NPR Posted: 04 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT As people spend more time together indoors with the changing of the seasons, could an air cleaner provide an added layer of protection against the transmission of the coronavirus by removing a percentage of viral particles from the air? Ben de la Cruz/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ben de la Cruz/NPR As people spend more time together indoors with the changing of the seasons, could an air cleaner provide an added layer of protection against the transmission of the coronavirus by removing a percentage of viral particles from the air? Ben de la Cruz/NPR Remember how hard it was to buy hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes back in March? (Not to mention yeast!) Not many people were stockpiling portable air cleaners or purifiers ba...

Home: Pure and Simple - Alice Echo News-Journal

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Home: Pure and Simple - Alice Echo News-Journal Home: Pure and Simple - Alice Echo News-Journal Posted: 28 Sep 2020 09:53 AM PDT Reducing allergens with whole-house purification From the usual wind and pollen to the smoky September skies, the first weeks of fall have had the usual impact on Lubbock's allergy sufferers. They've learned to stay indoors to avoid outdoor allergens. But what if the air and dust inside your home also trigger allergies? From dust mites to dog or cat dander, indoor allergens can result in asthma and other breathing problems. Dogs or cats can be sent outside, but what happens when outdoor pollen or mold enter your home? How do you get rid of dust? This year's pandemic has made most locals more aware of indoor air quality than ever before, potentially putting air cleaning devices – like humidifiers or in-room air purifiers – on your radar. Beyond keeping carpet vacuumed and preventing pet dander, we as...

These 10 air purifiers are on sale today - VentureBeat

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These 10 air purifiers are on sale today - VentureBeat These 10 air purifiers are on sale today - VentureBeat Posted: 25 Sep 2020 11:37 AM PDT Has there ever been a better time to invest in an air purifier? Well, depends where you are. These days, the West Coast is facing perpetual air quality alerts due to the outburst of wildfires in the region. However, all those particulates and pollution can make their way across the country—and, yes, even the world.  Clean air is so, so,  so  important, especially for the little ones in our lives whose lungs and bodies are more vulnerable. Even absent all the airpocalypse of today, air filters can help remove pet dander and dust from your indoor air, which is never a bad thing. Here are 10 deals on air purifiers you don't want to miss.  Oransi Asthma Mold Dust Allergies Finn HEPA Filter UV Lamp Air Purifier Black This air purifier does the job. Its carbon air filter helps remove whatever ...

These HEPA Air Purifiers Are Under $100 and Help Eliminate Germs and Odors - Rolling Stone

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These HEPA Air Purifiers Are Under $100 and Help Eliminate Germs and Odors - Rolling Stone These HEPA Air Purifiers Are Under $100 and Help Eliminate Germs and Odors - Rolling Stone Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:27 PM PDT Winter is coming, and germs from the common cold, flu, and other diseases will become more common. That problem is compounded by the fact that you're not going to be letting as much fresh air into your home because it's too cold. If you'd like to take a proactive approach to keeping the air inside your home cleaner, we recommend getting an air purifier. This appliance uses a fan to suck air inside, then runs it through a filtration system before blowing it back out into your home. Air purifiers can catch germs, dust, or dirt that's floating through your home, and even reduce the potency of unwanted odors like, smoke. We've rounded up the best air purifiers available for under $100, and made sure to choose mod...