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 […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 14, 2022 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) have announced that Pegasus Home Fashions’ Beautyrest® Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® pillow, mattress pad, and comforter have earned the coveted Asthma & Allergy Friendly® certification.
SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), an independent global certification company, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, have deemed Tarkett Powerbond® RS flooring as
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. John McKeon & David Morrissey of Allergy Standards Limited at the ISSA Show North America with their client Renegade Brands Visiting their Education Booth (L-R: Adam Short of Renegade Brands, David Morrissey, Bob Yeggy of Renegade Brands, Dr. John McKeon)
WASHINGTON D.C., October […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Along with shopping for the best patio furniture , best-selling outdoor fire pits and the catalog of Amazon home items available, refreshing your space also calls for the best vacuum.
Truthfully, I’m a sucker for any device, gadget or gizmo that will clean my home like a charm.
From color-coding everything […]
