Performance evaluation of uHoo air quality monitors inside a laboratory showed high correlation with reference methods
uHoo, a brand of air quality monitors, was evaluated under laboratory conditions in order to accurately and scientifically measure its performance. The results were published in the journal “Measurement: Sensors” under the title “Evaluation of a low-cost multi-channel monitor for indoor air quality through a novel, low-cost, and reproducible platform.” The study was “the first […]
Working out Air Quality Issues in Fitness Studios
The coronavirus pandemic has shone the spotlight on poor air quality issues in indoor spaces where there is an increased possibility of exposure to viruses. One such environment are the fitness studios. Gyms, weight rooms, and wellness studios are places where air quality can be easily compromised not only because of the number of people […]
How To Measure The Air Quality In Your Home
How much do you spend each year in home improvement projects? Thousands? It’s no surprise why we spend so much to make our home beautiful and comfortable. That’s where we live. But how much have you spent in improving the air quality in your home? None? It’s okay. The important thing is that you are taking the steps to learn more about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). You can even give yourself a pat on the back for reading this. 🙂
How Safe Is Your Home Air From Indoor Air Pollution?
At the end of a tiring day, there’s nothing more satisfying than crashing on your couch and putting your feet up. Home is a safe and super comfy place. It’s a haven filled with the people and the things you love. Most times, you want to stay home instead of going out to the dangerous world. Outdoors, there’s a possibility of getting mugged, being in an accident, or inhaling air pollutants, but the truth is our homes can be as dangerous as outside.
Must-Have Items this Holiday Season to Keep Your Family Safe
The holiday season is a time of cheer, but we’ve discussed how Christmas can really put a damper on your home’s air quality. With all the busy things happening this season the risk of poor air is higher than ever. Be smart this Christmas and look at a some of the items available on the […]
Christmas Activities That are Secretly Sabotaging your Air Quality!
Christmas is the merriest time of the year, it’s a season of cheer and mirth – but it’s not just happiness and cheer that’s in the air. As great as Christmas is, it’s also gained a reputation for being the most polluted day of the year – particularly when staying indoors. What you may not […]
6 Tips to Restore Fresh Indoor Air after a Home Renovation
When renovating or remodeling a house, one of the most common problems is musty, dusty air. Sometimes, it’s even worse. Add the infuriating smell of construction products like paint, epoxy, plaster, etc. Whether you are having a minor repair or a major renovation project, it is not easy to maintain quality air flow in your […]
Is Bad Office Air Quality Making Your Asthma Worse?
Farms, bakeries, and textile factories are work environments that are not so friendly with the lungs. But just because you work in a neat little corner with a computer, doesn’t mean that your lungs are safe.
How Poor Air Quality makes you More Likely to Get Sick
The recent virus scare in Rockland county and Long Island may still be fresh in our minds as the mosquito-borne illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) made headlines and had people taking extra steps to avoid mosquitoes and control the insect pest population. But EEE isn’t the only viral threat in the state. As we near December […]
Fighting the Australian Bushfire Haze
There is a lot of beauty to be found in the land down under, but Australia’s idyllic scenery masks a hidden danger: bushfires. The combination of hot and dry weather along with the El Nino dry season creates a deadly mix, and one that has fires raging across the country. The Threat of Bushfires These […]