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Should I cover my AC unit in the summer?
July 31, 2023
To cover or not to cover? It’s a question that HVAC professionals have disagreed on for years. While there are very real benefits to covering your outdoor air conditioning unit in the summer, the practice also carries some potential drawbacks.
What does summer smell like?
July 31, 2023
Summer scents have the power to transport us back to our fondest sun-soaked memories. Even in the dreary cold of winter, one whiff of an ocean-scented candle can fill your mind with images of long summer days spent lounging by the sea. That’s because of the unique way that your brain processes smells.
Best Anti-Air Pollution Technology for You and Your Home
May 19, 2023
It’s been clear for a while that when pollutants build up indoors, such as when cooking, they can easily make air quality hundreds of times worse than outdoors. We all learned a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic and are better equipped to avoid not just airborne pathogens but also the chemicals and other pollutants that pervade our air.
The most natural tools to remove smells in the home
May 16, 2023
Odors are powerful chemicals ready to react with anything, up to and including the sensitive nerves in your nose. Removing them often requires equally powerful chemicals to dislodge, destroy, or cover them up.
5 Household Odors and How to Get Rid of Them
May 16, 2023
No matter how often you clean your home, you’re going to deal with bad smells from time to time. And once you notice them, they can be pretty hard to ignore. Most of the time, you should be able to deal with weird household smells on your own with a little bit of elbow grease. First, try to narrow down the funky scent to a single room
7 Benefits of Air Purifiers
May 16, 2023
These days, it’s pretty easy for indoor air pollution to build up to levels that would trigger an air quality warning if they were found outside. Even something as simple as cooking dinner can pollute your home with harmful gasses and airborne particles that remain in the air long after you’ve finished eating.
Guide to Household Mold Removal
May 11, 2023
The world’s surfaces are covered in mold spores just waiting to sprout. Most of these spores will crack, dry out, and die before they can start to grow, but in countless other places fuzzy colonies of fungi will appear seemingly out of nowhere to devour any organic matter they can.
Dual-Hose vs. Single-Hose Portable AC: Which is Better?
May 02, 2023
When your indoor temperatures start to rival the outdoor summer heat, it’s time to bring in some cooling reinforcements. Portable air conditioners can be an efficient, budget-friendly way to cool off a single room—they’re easier to install than window units and cheaper than most HVAC upgrades.
4 Signs You Need an Air Purifier in Your Home
May 12, 2023
Air purifiers are a great tool to cut down the presence of air pollution in your home. Not only can they work to minimize your exposure to airborne pollutants, but they may also help relieve allergy symptoms, reduce household dust, and even bust funky odors.
Simple Ways to Measure the Impact of Your Air Quality on Health
April 24, 2023
Taking care of our air quality reduces a huge burden on our bodies. Each particle of smoke or molecule of nitrogen dioxide that your body has to spend time dealing with is less time to solve problems that lead to disease.
Sleep Hygiene for Kids: How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?
April 11, 2023
When you become a parent, you have to put a lot more thought into sleep, squeezing in shuteye when you can while making sure your little one is clocking the recommended hours too. As your child grows and your schedule gets more crowded, it may take even more effort to schedule naps and bedtimes to ensure they’re getting the sleep they need to support their growing bodies.
Has pollution really changed as a result of the pandemic?
April 14, 2023
The lockdowns and restrictions that resulted from the Covid-19 public health emergency pandemic have come to an end. Though experts are still very wary of the disease, their advice is now more focused on avoiding the symptoms of “long covid” than stopping the spread of the virus.
Introducing new air history stats for Molekule Air Pro
August 22, 2022
Molekule is thrilled to announce air history stats, an upgrade that activates a robust suite of advanced features for our Molekule Air Pro purifiers. When we introduced the Molekule Air Score and enhanced sensor capabilities back in January, it enabled us to provide customers with real-time air quality data, and this new update will take these features to the next level, allowing customers to see indoor air like never before.
The "Too Practical" Clean Air Gift Guide
November 08, 2018
The approaching holidays have many of us scrambling to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. There is always a sense of worry—is it too much? Is it not enough? Will they return my gift as soon as the holidays are over, or cherish it for many years to come?
Are air purifiers FSA or HSA eligible?
April 04, 2023
The tax-exempt dollars that go into a Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, can be used to buy FSA eligible air purifiers and the filters they need, as long as a doctor writes a letter of medical necessity.
National Beer Day - Why Beer is the Best Beverage
April 06, 2023
National Beer Day, April 7th, isn’t just one more national day to tack on to the rest. It’s been around for almost a hundred years and commemorates the beginning of the end for alcohol prohibition in 1933. The 18th Amendment only forbade the sale of alcohol for about 14 years before the 21st Amendment canceled it out.
Should you let your dog sleep in your bed?
April 04, 2023
Humans and dogs have been sleeping side-by-side for millennia. Though the practice may have started as a means for nighttime protection and warmth, it’s evolved into a cherished tradition of human-canine bonding. Many pet parents have no problem sleeping through the night with the dog in their bed.
How to program yourself to wake up like an alarm clock
March 23, 2023
A lot of us wake up before our alarm clocks without realizing it means we can keep track of time while completely asleep. Most if not all of us are capable of purposefully waking up by anticipating when it’s time to start the day, and it’s something that can be learned.
Sleep Divorce: When Should Couples Sleep In Separate Beds?
March 23, 2023
Sleep divorce is a growing trend among couples who love each other but have trouble sleeping in the same bed. Quality sleep is important for your mental and physical health, and some people just can’t get a good night’s rest in the same bed as their partner. If you often find yourself up at night, staring at the ceiling and debating whether you should wake your partner up to stop their snoring, it may be time to explore the idea of a sleep divorce.
Unhealthy Air Quality And Pet Health
March 23, 2023
It takes a lot of love and care to keep our furry friends happy and healthy—just think of how much time you’ve spent researching different pet foods, learning new training techniques, and browsing pet store aisles for their next favorite toy. Diet and exercise are important, but caring for your pet also means protecting them from unhealthy air quality.
From Clean Air to Counting Sheep, Top Tips to Help You Sleep
March 17, 2023
With so much going on in the world, we’ve all had a few sleepless nights. The CDC recommends that adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, that is unfortunately not the case for the average American – in 2022, 35.2% of all adults in the U.S. reported sleeping less than seven hours per night.
Do gas stoves cause indoor air pollution?
March 02, 2023
As a general rule, you usually don’t want to see your household appliances on the evening news. So, if you live in one of the almost 50 million U.S. homes equipped with a gas stove, you may be feeling a little uneasy these days. The conversation about gas stoves and kitchen air pollution isn’t new, but many people are hearing it for the first time, thanks to recent news coverage.
How to have the healthiest Day of Unplugging
March 03, 2023
The Global Day of Unplugging is about understanding how technology influences our daily lives by taking a full day to abstain from using technology like smartphones. Most of us remember a time when everyone did not have the entire internet in their pocket, and have had to navigate the extremely rapid adoption of these devices and all of the good and bad information they feed us.
What’s the best way to burn a candle?
February 17, 2023
Whether your home decor taste veers toward minimalist chic or maximalist color explosion, candles can be the perfect accent to enhance the personality of any room. But once you find a candle you love, you face the all-important question: to burn or not to burn?
Who to blame for seasonal pollen allergies- Trees, flowers, grasses, or weeds?
February 28, 2023
While some people are allergic to food or pets, when we say “allergies” it’s most often referring to the snuffling, itching, and sneezing triggered by exposure to plant pollen. The springtime might bring vivid flowers, green leaves, and growing shoots, but that comes along with pollen that makes many of us miserable for months on end.
Can cats have allergies?
February 17, 2023
Humans aren’t the only mammals that suffer from allergies—our feline friends can be plagued by many of the same allergy triggers that affect us. When you have an allergic reaction, your immune system interprets a foreign substance as a threat and goes into attack mode.
5 Things to Do About Allergy Season
February 14, 2023
It’s not just your imagination, seasonal allergies are getting worse each year. They are getting worse outdoors as a result of climate change and increased carbon dioxide, which make for more pollen at unpredictable times. They are getting worse indoors because sealing off spaces to minimize energy loss has the side-effect of pollen and other irritants building up in the air with nowhere to go but up your nose.
Is love really in the air? Pheromones, allergies, and other ways love is smelly
February 10, 2023
Love at first sight is rare, depending on who you ask, but what about love at first sniff? Most of us have been influenced into thinking a prospective mate is more appealing by their scent, both artificial and natural. Mating is one of evolution’s vital mechanisms, so any intrinsic propensities we have for figuring out who is the best match certainly has a strong evolutionary basis.
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
February 08, 2023
You made it through the winter, and now it’s time to open the windows and let in the sun. Sure, it may shine a little extra light on the laundry, dust, and other chores forgotten during the holiday craziness, but that’s what spring cleaning is for. But with all the cleaning products, ladder climbing, and heavy lifting, things can get hazardous pretty quickly if you’re not careful.
How to cook healthy food without ruining your air
January 11, 2023
Cooking can be one of the biggest indoor air quality hazards when proper precautions are not taken. Different cooking methods come along with different degrees of risk. Most of us are aware that burning natural gas to cook indoors will always have a bigger negative impact on air quality than cooking the same thing with an electric stove.
Can Air Quality Predict the Big Game?
February 10, 2023
Air quality is a factor in any game, but just how much can be hard to tell. Pollution can cause a wide variety of problems, including degrading athletic performance. Some doctors even recommend that people who live in cities avoid exercise during commute hours in the morning and evening.
5 Healthy Tips to Improve Your Home Office Wellness
January 20, 2023
The indoor office environment has a reputation for making us sick due to mold, cleaning chemicals, infectious coworkers, and quite a few other factors. One benefit offered by working from a home office is a lot more control over indoor air quality, from open windows to electronics.
How to Keep Your Kitchen Smelling Fresh
February 07, 2023
Some of life’s best memories are made in the kitchen. Delicious food has a way of bringing people together, and a warm, inviting kitchen is the heart of any gathering. The trouble is when mouthwatering dinner aromas overstay their welcome, turning your sink, fridge, or trash can into a hazmat-suit-worthy biohazard.
Love is in the air: A Valentine's Day playlist
February 10, 2023
Research shows that music can affect our brain chemistry and cognitive processes. The right sounds can help us relax, pump us up, or get in the mood for, well, really anything. Similarly, the wrong sounds can cause us stress and make it more difficult to focus.
How to Beat Seasonal Depression
February 07, 2023
There’s something about short, dark days and unforgiving winter weather that can make life start to feel like one long, gloomy blur. If you find yourself with a constant desire to cancel plans and stay in bed around this time of year, you’re not alone. Around 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience a form of winter depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
8 Best Smart Home Devices to Streamline Your Life
January 31, 2023
Smart home devices are all about making your life easier and more convenient. Whether you’re interested in saving money on electricity, making your home safer, or improving your indoor air quality, there’s a smart appliance out there that can help. The hard part is knowing where to start.
The Secret Benefits of Nature Walking
December 23, 2022
When you spend time among the trees, hearing twigs snap beneath your feet and birds calling out to each other from above, it does something to your brain. Walking in nature is refreshing and reinvigorating in ways that other exercise and leisure activities just aren’t. And it’s more than just good vibes and fresh air.
An Open Letter from Molekule on Clean Air in Buildings
December 19, 2022
Wildfire smoke and infectious droplets might be the most popular consequences of bad air quality, but many of us are losing good waking hours to more subtle indoor pollutants. The Biden Administration has pledged to address these concerns by putting the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge to managers of indoor spaces and everyone who is impacted by indoor air quality.
What is mouth taping? Benefits & dangers
January 13, 2023
From preventing snoring to clearing acne, there seems to be nothing you can’t accomplish with a little mouth taping. Wellness influencers are praising the viral TikTok trend as the ultimate key to deeper, more restorative sleep. But social media anecdotes are a far cry from scientific proof.
How to change in one day on International Mind Body Wellness Day
January 03, 2023
Whether it is adding healthy habits or subtracting the unhealthy ones, changing our behavior for the better can be really hard. International Mind Body Wellness Day is on the first Tuesday of 2023, and it is the perfect day to start down the path of wellness. Not with all healthy choices and no unhealthy choices, that is impossible.
How to Get Rid of Cooking Smells in Your House
December 08, 2022
Any seasoned chef knows that the most delicious meals can also be some of the stickiest. Fried foods, sizzling bacon, fresh fish—and the list goes on. Cooking odors come from particles and gases released into the air while you cook, and they can be a sign of poor indoor air quality. So, no matter how great your dinner smells while you’re cooking, you’ll probably want to take steps to keep the odor from sticking around.
How to take care of your health this winter by getting what you're missing
January 04, 2023
Wintertime in the Northern hemisphere can often require more of us than other seasons. We need to stay warm, participate in festive events, and fight off the inevitable waves of viruses that result from close quarters and noses running in the cold dry air. One way to consider how to keep healthy during the winter season is to stock up on the nutrients and other resources that are used up surviving the holiday season.
What are the best winter face mask ideas?
December 26, 2022
Having the right gear in cold weather can be literally life-saving, just like wearing the right masks to protect from airborne pathogens. Most of us know a lot more about masks than we have in the past due to the ongoing global pandemic, but it might not be totally clear how or even if warmth and safety can be combined.
6 Christmas Dinner Alternatives to Turkey or Ham
December 12, 2022
Whether you’re worried about finding a turkey or burnt out on traditional holiday fare, it may be time to spice up the menu when hosting this holiday season. Give yourself the freedom to think outside the turkey-or-ham box and serve your guests something deliciously unexpected. There’s no shame in branching out from the holiday classics—that’s how new traditions are born!
What is the best weather app for your smartphone?
December 15, 2022
A good weather app is essential for anyone who likes to plan ahead—from choosing an outfit for work to booking your upcoming vacation. Even a quick trip to the store can be impacted by the weather. (Lugging grocery bags around is certainly a much bigger task during a heat wave or thunderstorm than on a nice, cool afternoon.)
5 Ways to Eat and Stay Mentally Healthy During the Holidays
November 23, 2022
From October when the Halloween candy starts to show up through December when we show love with large and dense meals, a healthy relationship with food during the holidays can sometimes be challenging. The stressful holiday season is possibly the worst time for our diets to go uncontrolled. 64% of those of us with mental illness say it gets worse during the holidays.
What are the spookiest air pollutants this year?
October 31, 2022
Even though it’s really scary, air pollution Halloween costumes are rare due to the tendency for pollution to be invisible. This Halloween, Molekule set up a house of horrors haunted with pollutants to spread the word about the silent but violent threats lurking around your house.
Airborne Pathogens
What's the Difference Between N95 and KN95 Masks?
November 14, 2022
The short answer is that KN95 and N95 have been shown to be roughly equivalent. KN95 is an equivalent Chinese standard to the American standard N95 or the European FFP2. KN95 masks are not approved by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), but the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for KN95 masks during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.