Is Asbestos in China a Problem?
Asbestos in China is a commonly used building material, and it may be more dangerous than formaldehyde. So why do so few people talk about asbestos in China? Contrast that with other pollutants. One...
View ArticleCan Plants Filter Out Formaldehyde and Benzene VOCs?
There’s a popular conception that plants are effective at filtering out VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde, but can plants filter harmful chemicals at meaningful levels? Recent studies have found that...
View ArticleHow Long Does It Take for Formaldehyde &Amp; VOCs to Off-Gas From Your Home?
An important question about formaldehyde is how long it takes for formaldehyde to off-gas in new homes and new furniture–how long will it take for levels to get back to normal? The best data I’ve seen...
View ArticleThe Best Way to Remove Formaldehyde and VOC Chemicals From Your Home
There’s a lot of noise about how to remove formaldehyde and VOC chemical build up in homes. Here are three scientific, data-backed ways to reduce and filter formaldehyde in the home. Method 1: Open a...
View ArticleDyson Pure Cool Air Purifier Review: Shockingly Bad
Dyson’s Pure Cool air purifier looks impressive. However a review of its clean air rating (CADR) reveals this filter does a poor job of providing clean air – the Dyson TP05 Pure Cool’s CADR comes in at...
View ArticleCan Activated Carbon Remove Formaldehyde?
Can activated carbon filters remove formaldehyde and VOCs? Earlier tests from Smart Air found that carbon can reduce VOCs from cigarette smoke. But formaldehyde and VOCs in general are particular...
View ArticleHow Wildfires Affect Air Quality in Devastating Ways
It is no surprise that wildfires affect air quality. Pollution from wildfires throughout Australia and California over the years has greatly affected air quality levels. Pictures like the one above...
View ArticleHow to Remove Formaldehyde From Your Home [Fast Method]
Smart Air’s real-world tests show that carbon filters are great tools to remove formaldehyde from the air. However, in rooms with high formaldehyde levels, it can take 2-3 years for all the...
View Article5 Simple Steps to Running a Formaldehyde Cookout
Newly renovated apartments and offices typically have high levels of formaldehyde. One of the most effective ways of removing formaldehyde is to run a formaldehyde cookout. But what is a formaldehyde...
View ArticleDyson HEPA Big+Quiet Formaldehyde Review
The last three air purifiers from Dyson show a clear marketing strategy on clearing formaldehyde. Why the focus on formaldehyde? In China and India, formaldehyde is an everyday health concern and we...
View ArticleThree Common Types of Pollutants that Affect Indoor Air Quality
Invisible air pollutants harm indoor air quality, jeopardizing our health silently. This time, we focus on the three most common types of gaseous air pollutants: VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds),...
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