Clear the air.Although it may seem counterintuitive coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive adj. Contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate: "Scientists made clear what may at first seem counterintuitive, that the capacity to be pleasant toward a fellow creature is ... because of belching belching see eructation. smokestacks and car tailpipes, indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor is actually worse overall than what you'll find outside. Opening the windows is often the best way to clean your indoor air, but there are plenty of times when windows need to stay shut. That's when the Airwise Purifier from Waterwise comes in. I was skeptical of air purifiers after Consumer Reports roundly declared them useless, but after trying the Airwise in my bedroom for a month, I can say that it definitely did get rid of odors and made my cat- and dog-inhabited room smell fresher. According to the company, the noiseless noise·less adj. Making or marked by no noise. See Synonyms at still1. noise  less·ly adv. "photocatalytic lamp" cleaned my air of chemicals, viruses and bacteria, as well as odors. Volatile organic compounds, mold, dust mites, smoke, and pet dander dander /dan·der/ (dan´der) small scales from the hair or feathers of animals, which may be a cause of allergy in sensitive persons. dan·der n. are also said to be neutralized. There are no filters, just the lamp bulb to change once a year, which makes this system very low-maintenance. It's a bit pricey at $449 to $559 (depending on the size), but alleges relief from allergens as well as odors. CONTACT: Waterwise, (800) 874-9028, www.waterwise.com |
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