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  • Air Purifiers & Mold Allergy Relief
    Mold - the microscopic fungi that invades your home to expose you and your family to severe health risks Although mold comprises the "blue" of bleu cheese, it is neither tasty nor inviting when it's invading your home
  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) & Indoor Air Quality
    Mutliple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), once widely regarded with skepticism, is a growing health concern for many Americans The October 2006 issue of National Geographic magazine features an in-depth article about the chemical pollution within our bodies and the increasing prevalence of MCS
  • How to Choose an Air Purifier
    Which air purifier is right for me

    You may be asking that question after searching through the volumes of air purifiers that are on the market today
  • Wood-Burning Fireplaces & Air Pollution
    Wood-burning fireplaces are becoming more popular There's something romantic and relaxing about sitting near a fireplace, hearing the crackle of the wood, and gazing at the flickering flames
  • VOCs & Indoor Air Quality
    VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are a major concern for indoor air pollution The EPA estimates levels of some common pollutants to be 2-5 times higher inside homes than out
  • Indoor Air Quality in the Winter
    Indoor air quality is often much worse than outdoor air The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that indoor air pollutant levels could be two to five times higher than pollution levels outdoors
  • Environmental Control of Allergens: A Beginner's Guide
    Three basic treatment options exist for allergy sufferers:

    1 Allergy Medication

    2
  • How to Protect Your Children From Lead Poisoning
    Parents should be concerned about protecting their children from exposure to lead "The reason for concern is there is no good level of lead in the body," says Robert J
  • Air Purifier Standards, Ratings & Certifications
    Whether you’re an allergy or asthma sufferer, or someone who is concerned with providing your family with the best indoor air quality, finding a solution to the airborne contaminants in your home is a very important issue The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that most indoor air is three to five times dirtier than outdoor air
  • Some "Air Cleaners" Actually Pollute the Air
    Some popular air cleaners actually pollute the air with ozone, a known lung irritant Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms; it’s the same molecule that makes up the ozone layer of our upper atmosphere
  • How Do Air Purifiers Work?
    Although they may seem like a new innovation, air purifiers have been around for more than 200 years Beginning as protective masks for fireman, air purifiers have now evolved the ability to protect you and your family from airborne pollutants
  • The Benefits of an Air Purifier in a Child's Room
    "We have a ten month old daughter who has slept very well from an early age," says P Cade McDonald, founder and CEO of achooallergy
  • Why Indoor Air Quality is Essential For Good Health
    Indoor air quality is a major health concern According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pollutant levels are two to five times higher inside the home than out
  • The History of Air Purifiers
    As many as 8 out of 10 allergy sufferers have allergy symptoms year-round due to indoor allergens Perennial allergy symptoms can be controlled by improving indoor air quality with air purifiers
  • How to Select the Best Air Purifier For Your Needs
    Indoor air pollution is a serious problem According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution levels are two to five times higher indoors

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