Indoor Air Quality
3 articles, from the basics to the full research. Each one answers first, then goes as deep as you want.
Read in order
- Is the air inside my home polluted enough to harm my health? 3 min VOCs, particulate matter, mold, radon, and off-gassing — what's actually in your home air and why it matters.
- Do air purifiers really clean indoor air, and do houseplants help? 4 min HEPA filters, activated carbon, MERV ratings, houseplants, and ventilation — what actually cleans your air.
- Do air purifiers actually improve health, and which types should you avoid? 5 min Trials show air purifiers cut indoor particles and nudge blood pressure down, with mixed asthma and sleep results. Which types to avoid, and how to size one.
Put it into practice
- Products we trust
- Air purifiers (9) Vacuums (5) Candles (6)