The approaching holidays have many of us scrambling to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. There is always a sense of worry—is it too much? Is it not enough? Will they return my gift as soon as the holidays are over, or cherish it for many years to come?
Manufacturers claim that ultraviolet (UV-C) light can reduce airborne microbes and other pollutants. Find out how UV air purifiers work and if they're safe or effective.
When your allergies flare up, you might want to be proactive to find ways to improve your indoor air quality. Maybe it is allergy season. Maybe indoor allergens are to blame. One way to ease allergies may be to use a humidifier, but humidifiers have their pros and cons.
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.
Bed bug sightings tend to cause an understandable mix of horror and disgust. These little critters have an uncanny way of sneaking into perfectly clean houses and making themselves at home. Your best bet is to get rid of them as quickly as possible, but what happens when they have already started laying eggs?
There are few things as special as an antique home. Older homes have their own personality and are often places that generations have created and shared memories for years. However, older homes require more attention and maintenance than the modern homes built after 2000.
Halloween is right around the corner, and we are starting to see more and more cobwebs gathering in corners and spread across railings, jack-o’-lanterns standing sentry on the porch, and children young and old transforming into witches, ghosts, superheroes and monsters.
Not many people have heard of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, these gaseous pollutants can be harmful to everyone, especially if you have asthma or chemical sensitivity.
These days, it is not uncommon to see someone vaping in the grocery store, at the park or even in the workplace. You may give a start when you see the “smoke” in these public places, but many municipalities allow vape smoking indoors, at least for now.
Mold is the last thing any homeowner wants to find. It damages your home and may impact your health. It can be difficult to get rid of. Preventing mold from forming in the first place is always the best option. But if you do have a mold problem in your house, it is possible to clean it up safely and make sure it does not come back.
Almost everyone experiences at least a few days of stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing during the winter months. If the cause is a cold or flu, there may not be much you can do other than rest and wait for your body to fight off the virus, according to doctor’s orders.
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.