Naturally, you want to make sure your protector has a zipper and laminated fabric (or mentions “waterproof and “stain- and spill-resistant” in the description). But beyond that, if you’re looking for an allergen-free protector, you want to make sure it has a certification from the Allergy Foundation of America. This means that, if you see a [...]

Whether your child is going through the latest sick season or you’re looking for additional ways to protect your family against COVID-19, an air purifier is a beneficial item to have in your home. Essentially, air purifiers help sanitize the air around you and distribute clean air back into your space. If you’re pregnant, an [...]

The LG Cordzero A9 Kompressor Vacuum and Mop has been a game changer for my family and me—especially now that allergy season is officially on the horizon. The advanced vacuum cleaner is engineered with a next-level motor that allows for powerful suction on carpet, tile, and hardwood floors. One of my favorite features is that the Cordzero vacuum also [...]

Poor air quality can impact your health. It can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and respiratory diseases, and can even worsen chronic conditions like heart disease and cancer. Clean air positively impacts quality of life, so it's important to keep the air in your home as clean as possible. "People spend [...]

Over the past few years, the public’s awareness on the topic of indoor air quality has grown exponentially. It wasn’t all that long ago that if someone uttered the term, a respondent would react by saying, “huh.” Today, however through an increasing selection of indoor air quality products, more Americans are learning why these products and [...]

People spend approximately 90% of their time indoors1, making it more important than ever to create a healthy living space. Unfortunately, organic pollutants are two to five times more likely to occur inside homes than outside of them, per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One way to ensure your living space is up to snuff [...]

So many look forward to the holiday season as a reason to shop for items they otherwise wouldn't purchase during the earlier months. Whether you've been saving all year to buy a quality soundbar or down jacket or need the perfect luxury gift for a deserving loved one or friend, this guide to splurge-worthy gifts that actually last will [...]

The best humidifiers work by pumping moisture into dry indoor air, delivering a flurry of benefits, from relieving irritated skin, chapped lips and sore throats to preventing wood floors from cracking. "Excessively dry air also puts stress on the mucus membranes, making them more susceptible to allergens and other airborne irritants," says Dr. John McKeon, a former ER doctor and [...]

Made with an industry-leading wear layer thickness (32 mil) and warranty (15-year), Tarkett’s Acczent design solutions resist the weight of heavy traffic and rolling loads. The surfaces also provide superior resistance to stains, abrasions and chemicals, and they are easily maintained with a daily neutral cleaner to reduce expenses and support better indoor air quality. [...]

Nothing quite like sitting next to a warm heater and feeling warm and cozy at home. If you’re like me, you want the safest space heater, especially if you have kids or pets. There are many aspects to consider when choosing the right portable heater. The main aspects to consider are price, performance, safety, and design. [...]

Hours spent poring over products to compare volatile organic compound (VOC) levels can be reduced to minutes, thanks to the expanding number of certifications that confirm at a glance whether a sofa, paint, or flooring supports healthy indoor air quality. In addition to GREENGUARD and FloorScore (as well other ecolabels mentioned here), new labels such as [...]

Reducing what allergens and particles you breathe in is one key to cleaner breathing, and since we spend so much time in our homes, it’s important to start there. This air purifier tower by LG is certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), meaning it meets their standards [...]

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things about how we live our daily lives. For starters, we’re wearing face masks, shopping for groceries online, and, for many of us, working from home. We’ve also become more hygiene-conscious and very aware of the different methods of germ transmission, including via respiratory droplets. While the CDC is [...]

“In the hotter summer months, many people seek cooler temperatures to help them sleep,” says David Hill, senior design manager at Dyson. “In fact, the National Sleep Foundation recommends temperatures between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit to promote better sleep.” To find the best fans for bedrooms, we researched and tested a variety of picks, keeping in mind [...]

One of the very few items that Toronto mom Zoey put on her baby registry as she was planning for her second child? A humidifier. “I only learned this after having my first, but when babies are sick with a cold, there’s very little you can do for their symptoms,” she says. “A humidifier is something you can [...]

Saving energy and water by switching to a sustainable washing machine is a win for the environment and your pocketbook! This is because 90% of all energy used to wash your clothes comes from just waiting for the water to heat up. With the average household doing almost 400 loads of laundry a year, this is where [...]

With so many models to choose from, shopping for the best washing machine can be a rather daunting task. Should you opt for a modern front-loader with fancy features like Wi-Fi connectivity and a steamer, or do you want something that’s reliable and more affordable? If you’re leaning toward the latter, you should probably get a top-load washer. [...]

Though they’re often seen as a “luxury item,” you should actually categorize air purifiers as a necessity when filling out any living area or workspace. That notion starts to make a lot more sense when you consider the fact that we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors and, despite conventional wisdom, the air we’re breathing can [...]