Allergy sufferers are always looking for better ways to solve their breathing issues. Unfortunately, allergies are for the most part a lifetime challenge. But there’s always hope. Researchers might one day discover permanent solutions for helping people get rid of allergies. Meanwhile, try to manage your allergies as best you can. Many effective ways of … Read more
The Medify MA-25, a more recent release than the MA-40 from Medify Air Purifiers, offers a CADR of 250 vs 330 of the MA-40. Both are large room air purifiers, but the MA-40 cleans significantly larger spaces owing to its greater air cleaning power. Shape and size-wise, the Medify MA-40 and MA-25 feature a boxy … Read more
So everyone you know has been raving about Medify air purifiers, and you’ve decided to pull the trigger and buy either the monstrous Medify MA-112 or the cute and fab MA-40 air purifier. That’s where my Medify MA-112 vs Medify MA-40 comparison comes in. You may also want to read a comparison between the Medify … Read more
Most furry pets are terrific companions. But even the cutest cats, dogs, and birds shed dander. Nobody wants to breathe in pet dander, especially people that react adversely to this indoor air pollutant. You’re here to learn how to get rid of pet dander and make your home a happier, healthier environment. I bet you’re … Read more
The best portable home air purifiers can be sinfully expensive. I know of a True HEPA air purifier with medical-grade air filters that lives somewhere north of $1,000. But dropping a grand on an air purifier is insanely expensive for most people. Related: How to Clean a HEPA Filter But there’s good news, too. You … Read more
The best air purifier for exhaust fumes features 2 medical grade HEPA H13 filters, 2 prefilters, and 2 substantial activated carbon filters. Small wonder it filters PM2.5 and PM10 particles down to 0.1 microns. Air purifiers that use the world-famous true HEPA filter(s) are great. But when it comes to reducing traffic pollution, this solution … Read more
HEPA vs. carbon filter, which do I need in my home air purifier? You can’t do any kind of a head-to-head filter performance comparison between a HEPA filter and a carbon filter. Because these two air filters are made differently, work differently, and do completely different things. The end goal shouldn’t be to pick one … Read more
A wall-mounted dehumidifier removes excess moisture to lower the relative humidity. You can use a dehumidifier to keep the humidity in your room at the right level. But how does a wall-mounted dehumidifier work? A wall-mounted dehumidifier works by pulling damp air from the surrounding. It cools the air by using a condenser to remove … Read more
MERV vs FPR vs MPR air filter ratings, which is better? What’s the difference between these air filter ratings? Conversations around air filter ratings tend to create more of confusion and less of clarity. I put together this resource to clear the air. Hopefully, this post clarifies the difference for you and helps you make … Read more
There’s one number anyone who cares about indoor air quality should understand: MERV rating. This value becomes particularly important when shopping for a filter media for a home air purifier, furnace filter, or HVAC system. In this resource, I answer the questions that landed you here: What is a MERV rating and What is a … Read more
ULPA vs. HEPA Filters: What’s the Difference? I recently came across an air filter manufacturer who claimed there’s nothing that filters out pollutants quite like a ULPA air filter. And that ULPA filters are even better than the particles and pathogens filtration superstar. But, are ULPA filters actually superior to HEPA filters in terms of … Read more
Here’s one question that Dustfreerooms.com’s readers frequently ask: True HEPA vs. HEPA-Type Air Filter, which is better? The difference between True-HEPA and HEPA-type air purifier filters isn’t always clear. Some marketers use vague marketing tactics to coax consumers into believing HEPA-type is the same as true HEPA. But there’s a difference between these two filter … Read more
Portable home air purifier filters can be a tricky component to clean. If not cared for or cleaned correctly, their filtration performance can be severely diminished. This is particularly true for non-washable HEPA, HEPA-type, and activated carbon filters. In this post, you’ll learn how to clean the HEPA-type filter, True HEPA filter (Not a good … Read more