Before we address face masks with filters, let’s stop and just consider face mask usage in general. Face masks have been used by so many of us to protect from Covid 19, but those with allergies and asthma are reaping multiple benefits from the masks. People with allergies or asthma react to pollen, dust, [...]
Covid 19 caught the world largely by surprise, and we scrambled for just about the next mask that we could get our hands on. With supplies running low, you were lucky to have a consistent supply. One year down the line, and with so much progress that has taken place in between, we know [...]
With people spending most of their time at home, their top priority is ensuring they have good quality air. That is why more and more people are on the lookout for efficient air filters that can catch harmful pollutants in the air. We will help guide you with this article by analyzing MERV vs. [...]
By now everyone knows the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommendations that we should wear a mask and practice social distancing. And while there are numerous other recommendations, can you name the third most common? Well, if you are tired of being stuck at home, then you already know it even if [...]
Obviously the spread of COVID-19 is on everybody’s mind. In particular for the school personnel and the risks involved for teachers and students. The news is filled with stories from different states regarding the reopening of their schools. And improving ventilation in schools is becoming a higher priority. The American [...]
Improving your indoor air is especially important. But how can you do that? How can you remove or at least reduce the sources of air pollutants, viruses, and germs? This is where air filters come in. But the thing is, some air filters work great while others are not so efficient. For this reason, [...]
MERV is an abbreviation for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. What does it mean? Well in simple terms it is a measurement used for air filters on a scale of 1-16. The higher the MERV number the more ability a filter has to stop contaminants from getting through and circulating through your house. Therefore, a [...]
