Air quality
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What is the Air Quality Index?
By Joanne Lewsley last updated
REFERENCE What is the air quality index and how can you measure it at home? We’ve got all the information you need.

How is air quality measured at home?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated
Reference As more of us have spent greater amounts of time indoors, the quality of the air we breathe while in enclosed spaces has become ever more important. But how is air quality measured at home?

Do humidifiers help with dry skin?
By India Bottomley published
Reference How do humidifiers help with dry skin? And are they a good solution for keeping your skin healthy? We ask the experts

Do indoor plants purify air?
By Lawrie Jones published
REFERENCE House plants have become incredibly popular in recent years, but do indoor plants purify air? And to what extent?

Dehumidifiers on sale: Get better air quality with these deals
By Patricia Carswell published
Deals Find the best dehumidifiers on sale to clear the moisture from your air and improve your home's safety.

Dyson air purifier deals: Check out these amazing reductions now
By Sarah Finley published
DEAL We give our roundup of the best Dyson air purifier deals.

Will a dehumidifier in a basement help upstairs?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith published
REFERENCE Find out if a dehumidifier in a basement will help with damp upstairs too.

Elechomes HTJ-2119 Ultrasonic Humidifier review
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Review The Elechomes HTJ-2119 Ultrasonic Humidifier is an ultra-quiet model with an aroma diffuser, remote control, 4.5-liter water tank, and a range of 538 square feet.
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