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How long will an activated carbon filter last?
September 07, 2023
How To Keep Your Lungs Healthy As You Age
August 23, 2023
Does Heat Kill Mold?
July 31, 2023
How to forecast smoke in your area
June 08, 2023
Wildfire is a serious concern for most of us, not just the danger of the fire itself but also the smoke that can travel for hundreds or thousands of miles. The smoke from burning wood can be more toxic than those from car exhaust. Those of us that don’t have good ways of keeping the smoke out of our homes or who need to spend a few hours outside each day need to know how bad the smoke is or is going to be in order to be properly prepared.
Next Level Indoor Cannabis Cultivation with HAPA
April 20, 2022
Regardless if you are an amateur cannabis grower or are trying to have the best tomatoes in your greenhouse, there is always more to learn. Indoor cultivation requires just the right amount of outdoor ecology combined with a bit of environmental control. After all, beneficial fungi in the soil is good, but mold eating your crop is not.
Bobby Berk Holiday Hosting & Design Tips
December 02, 2021
This holiday season we’re very excited to partner with interior design expert Bobby Berk who shares our goal of celebrating design that is both functional and aesthetic. The global Covid-19 pandemic has both the party thrower and the party goer thinking a little differently about going out this year, but the basic festive elements are not going to change.
Cannabis: Is Vaping Really Safer than Smoking Marijuana?
August 25, 2021
How to read scientific papers (when you're not a scientist)
October 27, 2020
Which Molekule Air Purifier is best for you?
November 23, 2020
What Relative Humidity means for indoor air quality
August 21, 2020
Air Pollution and Your Skin
August 21, 2020
How to live in a world with SARS-CoV-2
May 29, 2020
Meet Molekule Air Mini+
April 21, 2020
Why Molekule’s PECO technology matters in a polluted world
April 14, 2020
How Is Molekule’s PECO Different from UV-C Light Air Purifiers?
April 26, 2019
Unlike other UV air purifiers, Molekule's PECO technology used UV-A light to safely destroy pollutants without producing harmful ozone as a byproduct.
Sick Building Syndrome: Is Your Office Making You Ill?
July 28, 2018
Do you often feel ill after a long spell at the workplace? Depending on your symptom, you may be experiencing sick building syndrome, a topic that is at times controversial but still worth investigating as indoor air pollutants can cause major health problems.
Hurricane Florence: Resources on Flooding, Mold, Finding Help and Safe Cleanup
September 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence has brought record rainfall and heavy flooding to the Carolinas. This article contains regional updates, safety tips upon return, and safe cleanup strategies, as well as how to deal with flooding and mold.
How to Get Rid of Musty Smells From Your Home and Clothes
December 06, 2017
We can smell the faintest of musty odors on our clothes and inside our homes. Luckily, getting rid of moldy smells can be quick and easy. Read about what you can do about these lingering odors and improve air quality at the same time.
6 Flu-Infested Indoor Places to Avoid This Winter
January 10, 2024
If you avoid these six places, it could mean the difference between catching the flu virus and staying healthy. Find out where the most germs might be hiding here in this article.
Activated Carbon Air Filters: Everything You Need to Know
January 31, 2018
Carbon air filters are designed to remove gases and odors from the air. Learn more about why people use them, whether these air purifiers work, and if you should use one in your home.
Air Purifiers: What to Look for if Your Child Suffers from Asthma
November 25, 2018
Common Indoor Air Pollutants: What's Hiding in Your Home?
October 31, 2017
While you can't see common indoor air pollutants that hide in the air, you can do something about them. Learn more about indoor air pollution and how you can reduce them.
4 Ways Air Quality Affects Your Mental Health
August 22, 2023
How Wildfire Smoke Changes the Way You Behave
August 14, 2023
Wildfire smoke is composed of tiny particles and chemicals. As they travel through the air from the site of the fire to you, they often pick up other pollutants and energies from the sun that make them even less healthy than their original forms.
Why Hotel Air is So Dry and What to Do About It
July 31, 2023
Think back to your last hotel stay. Have you ever woken up to dry, itchy skin or a scratchy throat? If so, you are not alone. In fact, frequent travelers commonly state that they experience dry air in hotel rooms.
What is Deshedding?
June 27, 2023
The furry part of our furry friends doesn’t just accumulate under the couch and along the baseboards, it also harbors pet dander and any other allergy or asthma triggers that our pets rubbed up against along the way. There are so-called hypoallergenic pets that shed less or may have no fur at all, but none of us will be swapping out our companion for one that leaves less residue around the house.
How fast does an air purifier work?
June 07, 2023
Each indoor space is unique, with its own sources of pollution and rate of exchange with outside air. Pollutants can build up indoors so Outside air is usually cleaner than indoor air. A great way to stop pollutants from building up is to remove them with an air purifier that filters out toxic particles and gasses, but their total impact is never completely clear because air pollution is constantly coming back.
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.
Molekule at your businesses
February 03, 2021
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.