Having survived several sweltering New York City summers without air conditioning, I consider myself to be a self-proclaimed fan expert. A fangirl, if you’d like (please laugh). Over the past eight years, I’ve collected at least 12 fans from different brands, and I’ve only fallen deeply in love with one of them. Enter the
We understand that having to constantly use an inhaler or take asthma pills can be a real pain, but a solution now exists to keep your asthma under control that doesn’t require medication.
It’s called an air purifier.
The best air purifier for asthma is the IQAir HealthPro Plus. It has the most efficient HyperHEPA filter available, […]
Historically, the most durable, long-lasting interior and exterior paints required harsh chemicals for superior binding to resist damage such as peeling and flaking over time. But the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in many paints are known for their acute and chronic effects on human […]
So, no mold is really good or pleasant to have around—but, it may not be as dangerous as you think to have it in your home. There’s not enough scientific proof that mold is toxic for the average person, and […]
We know that washing machines are a big purchase. And for an appliance that’s supposed to make daily chores a bit easier, it can be a pain to choose the right one that’ll meet all your needs. So, just like a washing machine, we did the work for you.
If you’re looking for the most […]
If you have asthma, then look no further than this Dyson humidifier that has been Certified asthma- and allergy-friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
With its ultraviolet light technology, this humidifier claims to kill 99.9% bacteria before it disperses cool mist into the dry air of your […]
Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier features purification and filtration technologies, including a True HEPA filtration system, said to remove air impurities with 99.97 percent efficiency. The Cube Air Purifier has officially received the Asthma and Allergy Association of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) “ Asthma & Allergy Friendly” CERTIFICATION, meaning it’s certified to reduce […]
Studies have shown that breathing in dust particles can have an adverse impact on health, especially for those with pre-existing conditions.
While you are in your home, there are some basic steps you can take to further protect your environment, according to the AAFA. For example, you can use an HEPA air filter/air purifier that is […]
As the Internet of things grows, and our homes become increasingly smart, more and more appliances that boast connectivity are becoming within reach of the average household. Washing machines are a great example of that.
LG also offers a range of smart washing machines as part of its wider “ThinQ” appliance suite and app-based platform.
This machine […]
It’s easy for most adults to understand this new rule, but face masks for kids is a whole new ball game. How can we expect young children to wear these face masks without yanking them off? And how do we explain to them why they must wear the masks in public without scaring them about the coronavirus? Fortunately […]
As many Americans gear up for extremely hot weather, what can we do to improve the indoor air quality and thwart the damage that these pollutants can have on our bodies? Luckily, Dyson has a solution …
Its 360-degree filtration system captures pollen, bacteria, and pet dander from all angles, and is Certified by the Asthma and Allergy […]
Washington, DC. May 29th 2020
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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) […]
Unlike traditional fans, Dyson fans are bladeless – making them safer if you have kids or pets, and easier to clean. Much like Dyson’s cordless vacuums, the firm’s fans are best in […]
Washing machines have gotten very fancy (and very pricey) in the last few years, and shopping for your perfect match can be overwhelming. Enter the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab experts, who have decades of testing under their belts and know the best models to consider in 2020.
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We spend a lot of time with our pillows. While all sleep positions can trigger allergies, side sleepers’ faces are in close contact with their pillow. Pillows pick up dust and, of course, dust mites. For the 20 million Americans with dust mite allergies, spending a night up close and personal with these organisms may […]
What’s so great about this fan? Let’s start with its 10 speed settings, which make it finely adjustable to suit the conditions of the space in which you’re using it. Even better, you don’t have to get up from your couch, desk or bed to adjust it. This is a smart fan, so you can […]
I tested a wide selection of the best vacuum cleaners on carpet, parquet, tiles, stairs and upholstery, and challenged them with mud, fluff, light debris and pet hair to give you the lowdown on how efficiently they’ll do the job, how easy they are to use, and how much space they’ll take […]
During Covid-19, the idea of car-as-sanctuary has become ever more important. And designers from Mercedes, Jaguar, and Rolls-Royce say they’re already looking at how to evolve air purifiers, mental health technology, and even an invisibility cloak.
By 2017, Mercedes was the first car manufacturer to achieve the asthma- and allergy-friendly Certification for its interior cabin air filters […]
Creating steam is the easy part. Harnessing it and applying it to home appliances is the bigger challenge. LG engineers were the first in the industry to accomplish this with great success. So successful in fact […]
Night sweaters know all too well that sleeping with a ceiling fan running is essential, especially now that the weather is warming up but it’s not yet hot enough to blast the air conditioning. But that fan could be stirring up more than cool air. […]