If you're shopping for a new air purifier or vacuum cleaner, you'll likely come across the term 'HEPA filter'. HEPA stands for 'high efficiency particulate air' [filter], and it's a standard for ...

HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air. A HEPA filter is a type of mechanical air filter; it works by forcing air through a fine mesh that traps harmful particles such as pollen, pet dander, ...

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals offered many suggestions to keep people safe from the airborne virus including masks, isolation and frequent sanitation. One of the ...

The Levoit Smart Air Purifier LV-RH131S-WM is an Energy Star-certified purifier, it’s top rated, comes with a true HEPA filter, and is on sale for just $89.99 at Walmart this week. At this price, and ...

Allie Volpe is a correspondent at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement. John Ogden-McKee, a self-described ...

If you’re allergic to dust, pollen, or pet hair and dander, vacuuming your house can be a bit of a catch-22: By suctioning up all the allergens that make you itch and sneeze, you actually kick back up ...