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The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Tap Water in Your Humidifier
Tap water can be used in a humidifier, but it may lead to mineral buildup and the dispersal of minerals and potential contaminants into the air. The best alternatives to
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Do Humidifiers Kill Or Spread Germs – All You Need To Know
Humidifiers do not kill germs that are airborne. Poorly maintained cool mist humidifiers can breed and disperse bacteria and mold spores into the air and have been associated with inflammation
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How Furnace Filters Help With Allergies – Removing Triggers
Furnaces with generic filters are largely ineffective at reducing airborne allergens. However, furnace air filters that are HEPA, pleated polyester, carbon, fiberglass or those with MERV rating >11 can remove
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Can Humidifiers Make You Sick – Infections And Pneumonitis
Around 45 million American use a humidifier to increase the moisture content in the air. Humidifiers are particularly essential in the wintertime, or in dry climates, for a comfortable environment.
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6 Ways Humidifiers Breed Bacteria – And How To Prevent It
Humidifiers are essential to prevent an uncomfortable, dry environment. However, given their inflow of polluted air and use of an internal water reservoir, it is natural to question if they
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Yellow AC Filter – What Is It And How To Fix It
Across the United States, nearly 250 million people rely on air conditioning systems. However, when our AC or HVAC filter turns yellow, it’s time to switch off the system. An
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Reasons Why Your Humidifier Smells – And How To Fix It
Humidifiers are a great way to maintain ideal humidity levels in the home or office. However, they can start emitting strange smells that require maintenance or cleaning to resolve. A
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Do Air Purifiers Remove Bacteria – HEPA, UV, Ozone And Ionizers
Airborne bacteria are a major concern for most of us, for both health and economic reasons (especially if we end up needing time off work). Unfortunately, only certain types of
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Black Stuff In Your Dehumidifier – Diagnosis, Solution And Prevention
The black substance in or around the water tank of a dehumidifier is black mold, mineral build-up, or dirt. Black mold, the most common cause of black residue in dehumidifiers,
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Brown Stuff In Your Humidifier – What Is It And How To Remove It
Humidifiers are great to relieve the symptoms of dry air and the damage caused by central heating or cooling, but sometimes there’s brown sediment in their water tanks. Brown sediment
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9 Reasons Why Your Air Purifier Smells – And How To Fix It
Has your air purifier recently started giving off a new smell? Depending on the smell, it can be normal or mean there’s problem. Either way, it’s important to know what
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Pink Stuff In Your Humidifier – What Is It And Is It Harmful?
The pink substance in your humidifier is a bacterial, mold, or fungal growth. The bacteria Serratia marcescens, is the most common cause of pink residue inside humidifiers. The pink mold