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Dust, dirt and other undesirable elements always find their way into our lives, no matter how stringent our measures are. A clean indoor environment is indeed utopian. Dust is difficult to get rid of and it has the knack of coming back. Things also get complicated if you have pets in the house. Pet hair is another issue, since it gets everywhere-carpets, clothes, sofa-corners, and other places. A  vacuum cleaner , helps keep your home, office or car clean, by getting rid of harmful dust and debris. Buying a vacuum cleaner isn't rocket science, but, a poor decision can cost you dearly. There are a few things to keep in mind when considering a vacuum cleaner.  Purpose - What are you going to use your appliance for? Cleaning your house, or your car? Or your office-space? Are you going to use your vacuum cleaner indoors or outdoors? Vacuum cleaners are designed according to the uses they serve, and in that regard, they are specific. If you do need to clean your car often, espe...

A glass of water lying on the table can be seen from two perspectives. It could either be a glass of pure drinking water that’ll quench your thirst and give you a sense of deep satisfaction the moment it goes down your throat. Or it could be a glass full of bacteria and viruses that you’re unknowingly drinking. Predicting the ramifications of both situations wouldn't be too difficult. The first one allows you to continue with your life the way it’s going. The second one, however, can cause some trouble. For all you know, a few days on and you might be down with a fever, cold or stomach illness and be advised bed rest for the next few days. And if things get worse then comes in the picture of hospitalization. It’s no more just a glass of water. Reason why it’s extremely important that your home has a water purifier. In fact, every home has one. Also, buying a water purifier isn't the solution if you bring home any water purifier. Buying one of the best water purifiers ...

Day in and day out. Constantly. Without a break. Every ticking second. Breathing is one activity we perform every single moment and an important one at that. Shouldn't we then consider and be aware of what we inhale and exhale? After all, it’s a lifelong affair and it affects our well-being. What’s not in our control is the air we breathe when we’re outdoors. It’s a man-made catastrophe out there and with more and more vehicles being registered on a daily basis, the future doesn't look very clean. Or clear. The revving bikes, accelerating cars and toxic smoke released from trucks, all contribute equally to the situation. Wearing masks, rolling up the windows and not travelling during peaks hours are some solutions one can think of. That’s when you’re outdoors. However, within the confines of your home, everything is in your control - what you do, what you don’t, what you breathe and what you don’t. Your home is your personal space. Which is why, an air purifier i...

It is a well known fact, that indoor air pollution is considerably more threatening than outdoor air pollution, given the fact that most of us work in confined spaces, i.e. offices and cubicles. So how does one keep the air pure? Is opening all the windows and doors, for extra ventilation advised? Does it let in more impurities? What is the best way to keep the air in the room clean? Air filters are known to circulate clean air in the room, removing impurities from it. While the technology used varies from filter to filter, when buying   air purifiers   for home, it is important to note whether the filter uses the HEPA system of filtration. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Absorber, and it is a standard for air purification. Medical facilities, automobiles, aircrafts and homes use filters that have HEPA filters. Consisting of a mat with randomly arranged fibres made of fibreglass of diameters between 0.5 and 0.2 micrometers, these filters have been designe...

Rain or shine, a heat wave or freezing cold, your home is one place where you feel completely safe. So does your family. But little do you realise that, while your home protects you from everything that occurs outside, there could be something within which may cause harm to you and your family. And that something isn’t always big or visible to the naked eye. At times it can be as small as particles of dust. Think about the dust that settles down in the different corners of your house, over a period of time. Visualise a situation where the dust settles underneath your couch, inside the almirah, on the furniture, in the corners of your mattress… you get the picture? When this happens, your home isn’t the safest place on earth for your little ones anymore. And there could be some serious effects of living in surroundings filled with dust, the most immediate ones being allergy and cold. Imagine your kids walking up to you and complaining about irritation in their eye...