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The most natural tools to remove smells in the home
May 16, 2023
Odors are powerful chemicals ready to react with anything, up to and including the sensitive nerves in your nose. Removing them often requires equally powerful chemicals to dislodge, destroy, or cover them up.
7 Benefits of Air Purifiers
May 16, 2023
These days, it’s pretty easy for indoor air pollution to build up to levels that would trigger an air quality warning if they were found outside. Even something as simple as cooking dinner can pollute your home with harmful gasses and airborne particles that remain in the air long after you’ve finished eating.
Dual-Hose vs. Single-Hose Portable AC: Which is Better?
May 02, 2023
When your indoor temperatures start to rival the outdoor summer heat, it’s time to bring in some cooling reinforcements. Portable air conditioners can be an efficient, budget-friendly way to cool off a single room—they’re easier to install than window units and cheaper than most HVAC upgrades.
4 Signs You Need an Air Purifier in Your Home
May 12, 2023
Air purifiers are a great tool to cut down the presence of air pollution in your home. Not only can they work to minimize your exposure to airborne pollutants, but they may also help relieve allergy symptoms, reduce household dust, and even bust funky odors.
National Beer Day - Why Beer is the Best Beverage
April 06, 2023
National Beer Day, April 7th, isn’t just one more national day to tack on to the rest. It’s been around for almost a hundred years and commemorates the beginning of the end for alcohol prohibition in 1933. The 18th Amendment only forbade the sale of alcohol for about 14 years before the 21st Amendment canceled it out.
Should you let your dog sleep in your bed?
April 04, 2023
Humans and dogs have been sleeping side-by-side for millennia. Though the practice may have started as a means for nighttime protection and warmth, it’s evolved into a cherished tradition of human-canine bonding. Many pet parents have no problem sleeping through the night with the dog in their bed.
How to program yourself to wake up like an alarm clock
March 23, 2023
A lot of us wake up before our alarm clocks without realizing it means we can keep track of time while completely asleep. Most if not all of us are capable of purposefully waking up by anticipating when it’s time to start the day, and it’s something that can be learned.
Sleep Divorce: When Should Couples Sleep In Separate Beds?
March 23, 2023
Sleep divorce is a growing trend among couples who love each other but have trouble sleeping in the same bed. Quality sleep is important for your mental and physical health, and some people just can’t get a good night’s rest in the same bed as their partner. If you often find yourself up at night, staring at the ceiling and debating whether you should wake your partner up to stop their snoring, it may be time to explore the idea of a sleep divorce.
Who to blame for seasonal pollen allergies- Trees, flowers, grasses, or weeds?
February 28, 2023
While some people are allergic to food or pets, when we say “allergies” it’s most often referring to the snuffling, itching, and sneezing triggered by exposure to plant pollen. The springtime might bring vivid flowers, green leaves, and growing shoots, but that comes along with pollen that makes many of us miserable for months on end.
Is love really in the air? Pheromones, allergies, and other ways love is smelly
February 10, 2023
Love at first sight is rare, depending on who you ask, but what about love at first sniff? Most of us have been influenced into thinking a prospective mate is more appealing by their scent, both artificial and natural. Mating is one of evolution’s vital mechanisms, so any intrinsic propensities we have for figuring out who is the best match certainly has a strong evolutionary basis.
5 Healthy Tips to Improve Your Home Office Wellness
January 20, 2023
The indoor office environment has a reputation for making us sick due to mold, cleaning chemicals, infectious coworkers, and quite a few other factors. One benefit offered by working from a home office is a lot more control over indoor air quality, from open windows to electronics.
Love is in the air: A Valentine's Day playlist
February 10, 2023
Research shows that music can affect our brain chemistry and cognitive processes. The right sounds can help us relax, pump us up, or get in the mood for, well, really anything. Similarly, the wrong sounds can cause us stress and make it more difficult to focus.
How to Beat Seasonal Depression
February 07, 2023
There’s something about short, dark days and unforgiving winter weather that can make life start to feel like one long, gloomy blur. If you find yourself with a constant desire to cancel plans and stay in bed around this time of year, you’re not alone. Around 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience a form of winter depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
An Open Letter from Molekule on Clean Air in Buildings
December 19, 2022
Wildfire smoke and infectious droplets might be the most popular consequences of bad air quality, but many of us are losing good waking hours to more subtle indoor pollutants. The Biden Administration has pledged to address these concerns by putting the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge to managers of indoor spaces and everyone who is impacted by indoor air quality.
How to take care of your health this winter by getting what you're missing
January 04, 2023
Wintertime in the Northern hemisphere can often require more of us than other seasons. We need to stay warm, participate in festive events, and fight off the inevitable waves of viruses that result from close quarters and noses running in the cold dry air. One way to consider how to keep healthy during the winter season is to stock up on the nutrients and other resources that are used up surviving the holiday season.
Advanced air quality stats are now available on Air Mini+
November 15, 2022
Molekule is thrilled to share that some of the advanced air quality insights customers love on Air Pro are now available for Air Mini+. Starting today, Air Mini+ customers can upgrade their Molekule app to see real-time air quality data and look back over their air quality history for the day, week, or month.
Why is smog dangerous for your health?
October 25, 2022
In the fall of 2020, downtown Los Angeles suffered the worst smog it had seen in almost 30 years when ozone pollution spiked to 185 parts per billion. For many, it was a bleak reminder of the pervasive yellow-brown haze that used to hover over the city. Thanks to its geography and notoriously heavy traffic, LA has a long history of severe air pollution (so much so that during much of the 20th century, the city itself became synonymous with “smog”).
How to Use Humidifiers: Placement, Maintenance & More
January 26, 2022
Dry air can lead to a host of problems for your health and home. Chapped lips, dry skin, nosebleeds, and increased asthma and allergy symptoms can all be caused by a lack of moisture in the air. Low humidity can also lead to static electricity, peeling wallpaper, and cracks in your wooden furniture.
The Ultimate Guide to the Molekule Alexa Skill
April 15, 2021
The Intensive Care Unit : Acquisition of Infection & Air Change
April 28, 2021
I want to start with a disclaimer; I am neither a physician nor a medical expert. My pain has propelled me to dig into scientific literature about airborne infections and control measures associated with ICUs in India. As part of my role as an R&D director for Molekule, I’ve read many scientific articles on air purification. But as a son of a strong woman who was hospitalized while battling serious illness, I’ve gone to great lengths to familiarize myself on the subject of airborne infect...
How to understand AQI colors on air quality maps
March 22, 2021
Should you sleep with an air purifier on?
January 22, 2021
Air purifiers have a positive impact on our lives, so some may ask if that impact extends to sleep. Air pollution does not stop when we sleep, so the simple answer is yes, if you want the full benefits of your air purifier it should be running in your bedroom when you sleep.
Air Quality and Side Hustles with Dr. Patrice Smith, the Unorthodoc
January 28, 2021
We recently had a chance to talk with the Unorthodoc, also known as Dr. Patrice Smith, a Washington DC orthodontist who approaches her practice and her whole life in an unorthodox way. Dr. Smith doesn’t just spend all day making smiles, she is also an entrepreneur and nonprofit founder.
Independent testing from Nationally Recognized Lab Proves Molekule Air Pro Captures Particles and Destroys VOCs
January 20, 2021
Intertek operates labs all over the world and is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) by OSHA in the US. They test consumer products to be sure they’re safe electrically, physically, toxicologically, or by any other measure. Molekule sends its air purifiers to Intertek not only for required consumer safety testing, but also to gather performance data for our customers. Three rounds of Molekule Air Pro testing are available on our papers page: basic ozone testing, VOC destruction,...
Testing demonstrates Molekule’s air purification technology inactivates H1N1 flu virus and Coronavirus strains
January 14, 2021
Molekule, the leader in reinventing air purification, today announced critical testing from the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine that demonstrates that Molekule’s air purification technology, incorporating PECO technology, inactivates coronavirus strains (bovine and porcine strains) and the H1N1 flu virus by up to 99.99% in single pass experiments.
Molekule’s Response to Consumer Reports’ Testing
October 23, 2019
We believe the destruction of pollutants, not just the capture of some particles is required to accurately assess air quality. Here’s our response to Consumer Reports’ review.
Which Air Purifiers Are Ozone-Free? Comparing Ionizers, UV-C, and HEPA
January 16, 2019
Air purifiers that produce ozone can be harmful. Which types are ozone free? Avoid the dangers of ozone by choosing the right air purifier technology.
Molekule's Vision of Clean Air
January 14, 2019
The need to breathe healthy has never been greater. That’s what Molekule is here for. Now, thanks to your support, we move forward through a new year, with a vision clearer than ever.
An Air Purifier for Every Room in Your House
December 28, 2018
Each room in your house is used in different ways. They each have different pollutants that require different methods of purifying the air. Which air purifier is the best one for a given room?
Air Purifier for Smog, Traffic, and Other Pollution Near Your Home
December 18, 2018
Traffic pollution may be a problem that you don't think about. What type of air purifier works best?
Is America Over-Medicating on Allergy Medicine?
December 08, 2018
People are taking more allergy medication. Is it too much? What are the alternatives?
Third-Party Confirms Molekule Air Purifier Destroys VOCs
November 13, 2018
The third-party laboratory, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, Intertek confirms that the Molekule air purifier can destroy VOCs.
Fueling Molekule's Next Phase of Growth
November 01, 2018
Molekule's CEO Dilip Goswami discusses how their new $25M Series B funding will fuel the company's next phase: Solving the health epidemic of polluted air.
Dust Mite Covers and Hypoallergenic Bedding: Do They Help?
October 12, 2018
Are allergy and asthma symptoms keeping you up at night? When you get into bed after a long day, you should not have to worry about anything other than getting a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, dust mites in your mattress and bedding can make that nearly impossible.
Is a Whole House Humidifier the Right Choice for You?
September 14, 2018
One of the most important ways we can affect the air quality in our homes is by adjusting the humidity. In summer or in humid climates, we usually want to bring the humidity down. But if you live in a very dry climate or winter air is drying out your home, you might want to add moisture to your house’s air with the aid of a humidifier.
Dr. Yogi Goswami: How a Solar Energy Scientist Became a Clean Air Innovator
August 31, 2018
Find out how Dr. Yogi Goswami is pursuing change on a grand scale at the macro/micro level, making huge strides in clean energy and better indoor air quality.
Salt Lamp Benefits: Do They Actually Work for Air Purification and More?
August 31, 2018
Can salt lamps purify the air? Are they a hoax or do salt lamps have real benefits? What does the research say?
The Top 10 Worst Places to Live if You Have a Mold Allergy
August 22, 2018
What are the worst places to live or travel to if you suffer from mold allergies? Learn about mold sensitivity and why some places are more prone to mold growth.
The Best Air Purifier for Mold, Mildew and Other Microscopic Spores
August 22, 2018
The right air purifier makes a difference for asthma and allergy sufferers sensitive to airborne mold spores. Read how different air purifier technologies can have varying effects on airborne mold spores.
5 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Home Air Quality
February 03, 2017
Indoor air quality has a tremendous impact on our day-to-day health and should not go unmonitored, otherwise there could be potential health risks. Here are seven ways to improve the quality of your indoor air.
Should I cover my AC unit in the summer?
July 31, 2023
To cover or not to cover? It’s a question that HVAC professionals have disagreed on for years. While there are very real benefits to covering your outdoor air conditioning unit in the summer, the practice also carries some potential drawbacks.
Best Anti-Air Pollution Technology for You and Your Home
May 19, 2023
It’s been clear for a while that when pollutants build up indoors, such as when cooking, they can easily make air quality hundreds of times worse than outdoors. We all learned a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic and are better equipped to avoid not just airborne pathogens but also the chemicals and other pollutants that pervade our air.
Introducing new air history stats for Molekule Air Pro
August 22, 2022
Molekule is thrilled to announce air history stats, an upgrade that activates a robust suite of advanced features for our Molekule Air Pro purifiers. When we introduced the Molekule Air Score and enhanced sensor capabilities back in January, it enabled us to provide customers with real-time air quality data, and this new update will take these features to the next level, allowing customers to see indoor air like never before.
Unhealthy Air Quality And Pet Health
March 23, 2023
It takes a lot of love and care to keep our furry friends happy and healthy—just think of how much time you’ve spent researching different pet foods, learning new training techniques, and browsing pet store aisles for their next favorite toy. Diet and exercise are important, but caring for your pet also means protecting them from unhealthy air quality.
Can Air Quality Predict the Big Game?
February 10, 2023
Air quality is a factor in any game, but just how much can be hard to tell. Pollution can cause a wide variety of problems, including degrading athletic performance. Some doctors even recommend that people who live in cities avoid exercise during commute hours in the morning and evening.