Practical guides for cleaner indoor air
Clear, real-world explanations for air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and monitoring — plus simple calculators for room size and CADR.
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Room coverage, CADR, noise, filters, and what actually improves indoor air.
Tools to match room size to CADR/ACH targets and avoid underpowered setups.
HEPA vs carbon, purifier vs humidifier vs dehumidifier, and other common decisions.
HEPA grades, particle capture, leak paths, and what matters in real rooms.
Odors and VOCs: carbon types, contact time, and realistic expectations.
Practical setup tips to reduce triggers: pollen, dust, pets, and indoor irritants.
PM2.5, CO2, VOC sensors—how to interpret readings and spot bad ventilation.
Fresh air, CO2, exhaust fans, air exchange basics, and airflow mistakes.
Humidity targets, winter dryness, cleaning routines, and avoiding mold risk.
Basement dampness, sizing by liters/pints, drainage, and preventing musty air.
Condensation, hidden moisture, remediation basics, and keeping RH under control.
Ozone/ionizers, certifications, filter safety, and standards that matter.
Filter schedules, cleaning, costs, and habits that keep performance stable.
Particles explained: sources, PM2.5 risks, and what reduces exposure indoors.
Featured guides
Learn a practical step-by-step method to size air purifiers for open floor plans, using ACH, CADR, and layout…
Convert room square footage to CADR quickly, understand ACH targets, and use simple sizing tables to plan effective…
Learn how to convert ACH to CADR, estimate the air purifier size you need, and see step-by-step examples…
Latest guides
Learn how to calculate the CADR you need using room size, ceiling height, and ACH targets…
Learn how high humidity affects air purifier filters, airflow, and placement, plus simple ways to balance…
Learn how air purifiers handle mold spores, what technologies actually help, and how to combine filtration,…
Learn how air purifiers with the right carbon filters can actually help with cat litter odor,…
Learn how air purifiers handle cigarette smoke, what activated carbon can and cannot do, and how…
Learn how much an air purifier can really reduce dust on furniture, what affects results, and…
Learn how pre-filters work with HEPA filters, when you need one, and how they can extend…
Compare HEPA air purifiers and washable filter claims, learn how they actually work, and understand what…
Learn how to size, place, and use air purifiers in open-plan living rooms, including airflow around…