The sky outside has turned that strange orange-grey colour. You can smell the smoke … Do Air Purifiers Help With Wildfire Smoke?Read more
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Do Natural Candles and Diffusers Really Have Fewer VOCs?
I burn candles through winter, scented and plain, and I diffuse essential oils now … Do Natural Candles and Diffusers Really Have Fewer VOCs?Read more
New Carpet Smell: What It Is, and How to Judge a Low VOC Label.
Long before any of my environmental science training, I remember buying new carpet and … New Carpet Smell: What It Is, and How to Judge a Low VOC Label.Read more
Do Negative Ion Air Purifiers and Salt Lamps Work?
You’ve probably stood in front of a shelf full of home air gadgets and seen … Do Negative Ion Air Purifiers and Salt Lamps Work?Read more
Do “Low VOC” and “Zero VOC” Paint Labels Mean What They Claim?
I painted my own place a while back, and the smell lingered for days. That … Do “Low VOC” and “Zero VOC” Paint Labels Mean What They Claim?Read more
How to Get Rid of Mould Smell in the House
Why does your house smell musty when you cannot see any mould? It is … How to Get Rid of Mould Smell in the HouseRead more
Is It Safe to Sleep in a Room With Mould?
Have you found mould in your bedroom, and now you are not sure it … Is It Safe to Sleep in a Room With Mould?Read more
New Furniture Smell: Is It Toxic, and How Do You Get Rid of It?
You unwrapped the new wardrobe, or the sofa, or the flat-pack desk. Now the whole … New Furniture Smell: Is It Toxic, and How Do You Get Rid of It?Read more
How to Ventilate Your Home in Winter Without Losing Heat.
Why does your house feel stuffy all winter, yet the moment you crack a window … How to Ventilate Your Home in Winter Without Losing Heat.Read more
Do Air Purifiers Work? What the Science Shows
Ask most people which particle is hardest for an air filter to trap, and … Do Air Purifiers Work? What the Science ShowsRead more