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How to Remove Dust from the Air?
Dust in the air can worsen air flows and lead to more problems. The best way to remove these dust particles is with an air purifier. Here are some features to look for when selecting the appropriate air purifier. Air Filters There are a variety of filters available. The HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters) are most recommended for their ability to remove small particles from the air. HEPA filters are also very useful for households with allergy and asthma problems. Performance Of course, you want to ensure that the purifier is able to capture as much dust from the air as possible. Check the label carefully to determine the…
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How Do I Hang a Carbon Filter On My Own?
Carbon filters work best when they are suspended high above your grow room near the ceiling. But they can be heavy and bulky to hang, especially if you are on your own. Here we take you through an easy, tried and tested method of hanging a carbon filter solo. Indoor gardeners sometimes use carbon filters to purify the air in and around their gardens. Carbon filters work in partnership with an extraction fan. Organic molecules are adsorbed by the activated carbon inside the filter and the exiting air is purified as a result. Carbon filters are most efficient when positioned above your plants, near the ceiling (the higher the better). But they…
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Moms-to-be, be aware of air pollution
When you’re pregnant, there are many things you’ll pay extra caution. The food you eat or the quality of your sleep. However, there’s something important but is also inconspicuous that many pregnant women may well neglect. That’s the quality of the air you breathe for you and your baby. Air quality is important for us, and it’s particularly critical for those who are pregnant. Studies done by School of Public Health in Columbia University, New York, have shown that kids who are exposed to the highest levels of air pollution before birth have a greater risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than their less exposed peers. Those harmful…
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Air Pollution in China: Breathing a hazardous cocktail of chemicals every day
Millions of people in China are breathing a cocktail of chemicals every day. These chemicals are mostly caused by man-made sources: coal-fired power plants, factories and vehicles. They are highly hazardous and responsible for heart disease, stroke, respiratory illnesses, birth defects and cancer in the country. I’m a Chinese, and I’ve been living there for several decades. Air pollution in China is absolutely not an exaggerating problem. The pollution-made haze or smog covers the land almost each day. Without a mask, it’s basically impossible to step out from your door. With a booming economy and increasing demand for energy, China has built new coal-fired power plants at an astonishing rate.…