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5 New Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good
June 07, 2023
Bad odors and poor air quality often go hand in hand. Aside from being unpleasant, stinky scents can sometimes be a sign of unhealthy pollution in your indoor air. In previous posts, we’ve broken down what causes bad smells, how to know when they’re a sign of something harmful, and how to remove them from your home. Here, we get into the positive side of scents with five new ways to make your whole house smell good (without toxic chemicals or synthetic scents ruining your indoor air quality).
Do sleep trackers work?
November 08, 2022
We spend around a third of our lives asleep, and most of us put effort into getting the best sleep we can. Apart from looking for the right bedding and nighttime environment, a great technique to improve sleep is to use a wearable sleep tracker. We obviously can’t know what we’re doing when sleeping, so wearing a sleep tracker on the wrist or finger can provide information on physical activity during sleep, which can be a good indicator of sleep quality.
What is an allergy trigger?
October 21, 2022
Allergy triggers are substances in our environment that cause an allergic reaction. Though some of the symptoms overlap, an allergic reaction is a very specific event in your body and is different from an infection, intolerance, or poisoning.
How many plants does it take to clean the air?
June 09, 2022
It takes a lot of plants to clean the air. A NASA study in 1989 found some interesting results when exposing plants to the air pollution chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It seemed that the plants in combination with the soil and soil microbes could reduce the amount of VOCs in the air.
Working for the Best Air Purifier Company Out There
March 29, 2021
Molekule at your businesses
February 03, 2021
Molekule Discounts on Cyber Monday and Black Friday
November 18, 2020
What is the best mask?
July 24, 2020
Molekule Customers: Eduardo’s Experience with Air Mini
April 21, 2020
Does Molekule Remove Formaldehyde From the Air?
July 26, 2019
Formaldehyde that comes into our homes from industrially produced products is a dangerous and potentially deadly substance. Testing has shown that Molekule removes formaldehyde from the air that passes through the device, making it a great choice to keep your and your family’s lungs safe from this harmful toxin.
The Types of Pollutants Your Molekule Can Best Tackle
March 27, 2019
Dust, mold and VOCs are just some of the most common indoor pollutants that Molekule can tackle with ease.
Off-Gassing and VOCs: What You Should Know
February 03, 2017
Off-gassing is a key cause of indoor air pollution. Chances are that you've experienced off-gassing, but what exactly is it? And how can you avoid it?
Wildfire Smoke: How It Impacts Air Quality and Your Health
October 24, 2019
Air quality is a top concern for those who are affected by wildfires in their region and surrounding areas. Find out how wildfire smoke can impact health and tips to stay safe.
Pros and Cons of HEPA Filter Air Purifiers, Dissected
April 01, 2017
What's a HEPA filter? What are HEPA benefits? Drawback? If you want to learn about HEPA, MERV rating, and what makes them tick, we've dissected it all for you.
The Where, Why, and What of Volatile Organic Compounds
May 05, 2017
What is a VOC? Where do they appear and why are they harmful? Learn about Volatile Organic Compounds, both indoor and outdoor and how you can combat VOCs.
The Rarest Allergies
July 11, 2023
Allergies are a result of having an immune system capable of defending against trillions of possible invaders. Our immune systems are finely tuned to identify threats among the cast-off skin cells, fragments of fungus, and the rest of the rain of biological matter in everyday life.
How to Clean a Vacuum
June 27, 2023
Vacuums are one of the most powerful cleaning tools you can have in your home, but they still need a little help from time to time. Every vacuum, from simple upright models to automated smart vacuums with all the bells and whistles, requires regular cleaning and maintenance. Typically, you should clean your vacuum every six months, though you may need to do it more often if you notice stinky vacuum odors, a loss of suction, or visible debris left behind during use
Can allergies cause a fever?
June 07, 2023
Allergies share many symptoms with sinus infections, including runny nose and itchy, watery eyes, but they can’t cause a fever. In fact, taking your temperature can help your healthcare provider determine whether you’re dealing with allergies or an infection. For adults, a fever is any temperature higher than 100.4°F.
What’s the difference between coarse and fine particle pollution?
June 07, 2023
Particle pollution is a broad term that describes a complex mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air. Also called particulate matter (PM), this class of pollutants includes inorganic compounds, organic chemicals, metals, dust and soil particles, mold spores, pollen, and other biological materials—basically, anything that’s small and light enough to float.
PECO v. PCO Air Purifiers: How are they different?
August 13, 2019
Here's how Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO), the proprietary tech inside the Molekule air purifier, compares with PCO- type air cleaner technology.
An Interview with Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic
September 09, 2022
Michael Rubino, the Mold Medic, doesn’t just know how to remediate mold, he’s a mold expert who has helped thousands of people with their indoor mold problems. During Mold Awareness Month, Molekule is partnering with Michael to spread the message that mold is serious but treatable and preventable.
How to Protect Your Skin From Pollution
July 20, 2022
Your skin is an adaptive whole-body protection organ that is constantly fending off attacks from all angles. But as we age, our skin will inevitably start to break down both for natural intrinsic reasons and environmental extrinsic reasons. Aging from outside and from within have been found to be tightly linked to oxidative stress, which is chemical stress on your body’s tissues. This stress ages your skin in many ways, including increasing inflammation, slowing healing, and causing cancer.
The Cost of Bad Office Air Quality
May 10, 2023
As of September 2022, office attendance is hovering around half of what it was before the Covid-19 pandemic. This has been met with mixed reactions from workers and employers alike, with a trend toward workers wanting to remain at home and bosses wanting them back in person.
The best indoor air for learning
July 22, 2022
The best indoor environment for studying is free from distraction. A recent review article that examined 21 studies on how both students and teachers get distracted, found that “neutral” levels of noise, temperature, lighting, and carbon dioxide were best for learning.
3 new ways indoor air quality can impact wellness in the kitchen and beyond
May 12, 2022
We have known for thousands of years that not only is smoke unhealthy, there is a lot more of it in cities where more people are cooking and keeping warm. Even Ancient Rome was infamous for its large clouds of noxious industrial pollution. But it wasn’t until thousands of people were literally suffocated by the pollution on the streets of London one week in 1952 that scientists, researchers, and governments started dedicated resources to studying and solving the impact of air pollution on peo...
Do air purifiers remove carbon dioxide?
May 24, 2022
No. They do not remove carbon dioxide (CO2). Almost all air purifiers are designed to capture some combination of particles and toxic gasses, but CO2 can’t be captured by the same filters that capture other gaseous air pollution. Only ventilation removes CO2.
Sleep Hygiene: How environment and air quality impact sleep health
November 10, 2023
While some of us suffer from chronic sleep problems, everyone has had trouble sleeping. Fortunately there are professionals who dedicate careers to helping people learn all the ways they can sleep better and feel better. Experts like Dr. Breus, also known as The Sleep Doctor, recommend several different steps for optimal sleep hygiene.
Home Improvement Interior Design Ideas with Bobby Berk
March 07, 2022
We have already talked about how to turn your home into a sanctuary in our previous post with Bobby Berk. This time we want to talk about a few ways to make simple but impactful changes in your home. Color and light are very important to consider during home improvements, but this time we want to plan even more specific methods of making your home feel just right.
What is Dust Made of? Dust Particle Sizes & Composition
April 07, 2022
PECO vs. SARS-CoV-2: What the Research Shows
September 20, 2021
Human-Centered Design at Molekule
July 17, 2020
How to use Molekule Air Pro at your business
September 22, 2020
How Molekule Air Mini Performs on Viruses
March 25, 2020
Is the N95 Face Mask the Best Solution for Wildfire Smoke?
November 19, 2018
Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous air quality because of wildfire smoke. There are several types of personal protection for our lungs during extreme air events. When you go outside during a local wildfire or other extreme air event, you see people with many different solutions to the dirty air, from bandanas to full-face gas masks to the ubiquitous N95 hardware store mask.
What Does Ozone Smell Like?
October 31, 2017
Ozone in the stratosphere protects us from the sun's UV radiation, but at ground level, it is a harmful air pollutant. You might even be able to smell it. Read more here about ozone and ways to reduce your exposure.
Mildew vs. Mold: What Is the Difference?
September 09, 2024
Mold vs. mildew might seem like an ongoing debate, but there are in fact differences. Read about how you can tell them apart and what you can do to prevent their growth.
Air Pollution in the US: The Top 10 Most Polluted Cities
May 18, 2019
Cities are a hotbed for air pollution, but some more so than others. We've put together a list of ten cities in the US with the highest levels of air pollution.
10 Pollutants to Watch Out for When You Travel This Summer
July 30, 2017
Even as the world continues to open up, one of your first thoughts before summer vacation starts is likely: how can I stay safe? Researching how to stay safe during travel will yield information on things like car emergency kits, vaccinations, and travel insurance.
The Delicious and Life-Saving Benefits of Mold and Fungi
September 16, 2022
The Fungus Kingdom contains a very wide variety of lifeforms just as diverse as plants, animals, or bacteria. We typically group fungi into three groups- invisible microscopic single-celled yeast, mold with invisible spores but obvious large colonies, and the species that produce the large fruiting bodies known as mushrooms.
What's the best air purifier for RVs?
August 21, 2023
Is your roadtrip ruining the air?
August 04, 2023
The most massive contiguous structure known to all of human history may very well be the American highway system. If its 41,000 miles were made into a parking lot it would be a cube more than 20 miles on a side and could hold 50 million vehicles. Understandably it’s a great way to get around.