Air Quality and Wildfires: How to Keep Your Home Safe and Healthy
Air and water are two of the most essential elements of life, don't you agree? Yet, recent wildfires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and other Los Angeles areas have tragically left many without homes and struggling with poor air quality. To those deeply affected, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for what you're enduring. Words feel inadequate in the face of such loss, but please know that an incredible amount of aid and support is coming together here in Los Angeles to provide relief in every way possible.
The devastating events and the poor air quality from the fires have reminded me to reflect on my home's air quality. Simple actions like opening windows, being mindful of what I spray, and even burning candles have become deeply important, considerations sparked after I heard Mike Feldstein, CEO of Jaspr, speak on one of my favorite podcasts- Realfoodology. He shared eye-opening insights about indoor air quality and how Jaspr stands out among air purifiers for its thoughtful design and effectiveness. He also has a background in wildfire & smoke remediation. Fitting.
Mike also shared an email with some incredibly useful tips based on his experiences in areas impacted by some of the worst smoke damage in the past century. If, like me, you're looking for ways to improve the air in your home, please check out Jaspr. Not only is it highly effective, but it's also designed to blend seamlessly into your space without being an eyesore.
Let's prioritize the air we breathe and support one another during these challenging times.
Notes from Mike Feldstein, CEO of Jaspr;
DURING THE FIRE:
- Keep all your windows shut.
- If it smells like smoke, don't exercise outside.
- Regardless of the PM2.5 # on your Jaspr, even if it's green, keep it on fan speed 3 because they are a ton of toxic particles that get created when homes & cars burn - not all of them can be detected by Jaspr, but all of them will still be filtered.
- Change all your furnace filters when the smoke dissipates, then change it again in a few weeks. When heavy wildfire smoke is present, it stays in the environment for weeks.
- Do a deep clean of your home.
- Get ducts cleaned.
- HEPA Vacuum & steam clean all carpets, beds, and porous furniture.
- Wipe down all walls & doors.
- Wash all of your clothes.
Mike Feldstein
founder @ jaspr
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