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Healthy Home Guide
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Hi, I’m Alex. I believe that everyone deserves to live in a home with fresh, clean air. Even renters, or those without ducted HVAC systems. I share practical, budget-friendly (yet effective) tips for creating a safe and healthy home, whether the word "home" refers to your house or your body.
My life path has pushed me to learn about many topics, from building science and indoor air quality to personal growth and healing. I have an innate tendency to meticulously test strategies for improving my quality of life, and have had to do so mostly out of necessity.
What qualifies me to speak about indoor air quality and building science?
1.) I myself have been severely chronically ill from toxic mold exposure. It's become my mission to help ensure that what happened to me does not happen to others.
2.) I'm a translational scientist in the medical field. That means that it's my job to translate science into practice. Every day I read research studies and interpret their implications.
My life path has pushed me to learn about many topics, from building science and indoor air quality to personal growth and healing. I have an innate tendency to meticulously test strategies for improving my quality of life, and have had to do so mostly out of necessity.
What qualifies me to speak about indoor air quality and building science?
1.) I myself have been severely chronically ill from toxic mold exposure. It's become my mission to help ensure that what happened to me does not happen to others.
2.) I'm a translational scientist in the medical field. That means that it's my job to translate science into practice. Every day I read research studies and interpret their implications.
Household VOCs Are Polluting the Air: Here’s How to Protect Your Health
Are you aware that household products like air fresheners, cleaners, and paints are now a major source of air pollution in cities? In this video, I dive into how volatile chemical products (VCPs) contribute to outdoor pollution, surpassing even cars and factories in many industrialized areas. These products release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which escape from our homes and react with pollutants, forming harmful particles and ground-level ozone.
Join me as I explain how these everyday items affect air quality and share practical tips to reduce your exposure to VOCs. From replacing scented products to using a dedicated fresh air intake system like an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), learn how you can protect your health and improve your indoor air quality. Also, learn how to reduce odors. Does activated carbon work well?
My videos referenced:
-Air purifiers: ua-cam.com/video/gaQTYrisieA/v-deo.html
-Cleaning: ua-cam.com/video/3gsuUxqxLbg/v-deo.html
-DIY energy recover ventilator (ERV) installation: ua-cam.com/video/CnLwJxCbxfM/v-deo.html
Want personalized guidance on improving your indoor air quality? Schedule a chat with me here: www.healthyhomeguide.com/schedule-a-chat
Sources:
-Landmark study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0524?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
-Harvard professor who wrote about the study: Allen, Joseph G.; Macomber, John D. Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick-or Keep You Well (p. 231). Harvard University Press. Kindle Edition.
If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more practical, evidence-based protocols to improve indoor air quality.
Join me as I explain how these everyday items affect air quality and share practical tips to reduce your exposure to VOCs. From replacing scented products to using a dedicated fresh air intake system like an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), learn how you can protect your health and improve your indoor air quality. Also, learn how to reduce odors. Does activated carbon work well?
My videos referenced:
-Air purifiers: ua-cam.com/video/gaQTYrisieA/v-deo.html
-Cleaning: ua-cam.com/video/3gsuUxqxLbg/v-deo.html
-DIY energy recover ventilator (ERV) installation: ua-cam.com/video/CnLwJxCbxfM/v-deo.html
Want personalized guidance on improving your indoor air quality? Schedule a chat with me here: www.healthyhomeguide.com/schedule-a-chat
Sources:
-Landmark study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0524?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
-Harvard professor who wrote about the study: Allen, Joseph G.; Macomber, John D. Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick-or Keep You Well (p. 231). Harvard University Press. Kindle Edition.
If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more practical, evidence-based protocols to improve indoor air quality.
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I’m less concerned about noise level more concerned if this works better as a pet allergy filter than my normal air purifier
So your saying if the floor boards collect dust. I can make a high surface area dust collector out of the same stuff and then wash it every now and then?
I really appreciate this video. I'm wondering if you have any opinions on the Jasper Air filter that everyone seems to be talking about currently?
I'm flabbergasted
Merv 13 box with hepa inside. Cfm goes up residual small are filtered thru hepa filter
Thoughts on Levoit Vital 200s? Apparently not a HEPA filter
Was about to buy from cleanairkits but took a glance at their twitter... I am not supporting a bunch of crybabies
MAY YOU SUGGEST ALTERNATIVE AIR FILTER WHICH IS MORE CHEAPER THAN MERV COZ IN OUR COUNTRY THERE'S NO MERV AIR FILTER SELLING ONLINE
Whats the best way to test your homes air quality?
Hey, Americans. How about you start taking off your shoes immediately when you enter your homes? I mean, WTF are you doing?
Dude, that fan you recommend by itself is already nearly $500 on amazonde. We need cheaper and more available alternatives.
Watching this from a place where AQI is 400
This video put me to sleep.
Host has “Good educator” vibes.
It seems that they end production
Witch direction of fan it is? It is fan moving air from inside to outside ?
i wish they weren't so ugly
What do you think about NPBI? I'd love to just get the NuShield-R and not have all these air purifiers all around.
4:11 why no one talked about it, 4:16 why you cut the part, he was only curious
Ok but what I need is VOC filtration specifically… So now what? Could I put several pounds of activated charcoal in a DIY purifier and call it a day???
You should be aware that 'indoor air pollution deaths' are primarily in Africa, not the West. This is because they use wood and dung on stoves. So this skews the ACTUAL causes. In the West, it's a very low cause of death.
Hello ncr people
Amazing info thanks. So if the items get trapped on the floor you'll obviously create a plume everywhere you go that will eventually get picked up by the air purifier, thus limiting your dose. I see this with my curtains I have in my home theater. Whenever I close them my particle sensor detects PM2.5 in the 50s range, the air purifier kicks into turbo, about 3 mins later it settles. I don't feel the need to vaccum my curtains - they span the entire room so that'd be a horrible job! So yes for those 3 mins I am breathing in PM2.5 of 50s, perhaps if that triggered allergy symtoms I'd be more motivated & I totally get if you're sensitive to that you'd want to elimiate it. Obviously a bunch of particles get onto the floor which will eventually get vacuumed but I just don't see a pressing need to clean with a microfibre over just HEPA and a shark vaccum because those allergens aren't suspended in the air sufficiently long enough to irritate me. Anyway, great channel learning a ton. Thanks so much for the content.
Could I use multiple PC fans for equivalent rpm with low decibal noise?
Definitely!
Brilliant Idea.
I actually have a video about using PC fans for this. It's called "Most HEPA air purifiers are a scam"
I have been using the filtres for more than a week now and the fan is fantastic. Very quiet and the noise that it makes is like white noise so it is not anoying. Very good choice for the fan
Yup, I love this fan!
This is great! I just ordered materials to build three, but with a twist: ALL BLACK & with carbon filters :) I know you commented that a thin prefilter won’t do much, but I can’t resist for aesthetic purposes. The prefilter will grab dog hair too. I found on Amazon some “Cut-to-fit Activated Carbon Filter Sheets” that are 16” by 48” and 0.4” thick. Cut in half, two sheets should cover the 16”x25” filter box I am building. I assume that the frame of the filters are at least 1/2” thick, making the interior height 24”, but I can bridge any gaps with tape. Six sheets total for three boxes is a decent volume of carbon (~0.6 cubic feet), and might actually do something, but I don’t have many VOCs so it’s just a bit of peace of mind :) The 3M 16x25 MERV-14 (2500MPR) filters I found have black frames, and I have found black coroplast and some black paracord as well. I even found black hot glue sticks. Can’t wait to see how they turn out.
Do you think Clean Air Kits Exhalaron will suck cigar smoke right into itself if I sit right next to it? Or do you think the rate at which the cigar is putting out smoke would be too fast for it to keep up? Maybe I can finally smoke cigars in the house this winter. Keep me from freezing outside. Oh and thanks for the info. Was searching for hepa purifiers and you changed my mind. Am going to build your DIY one in the next couple of months. regardless of the cigar thing.
How do you do the protien test? If the problem is mould getting out of cracks, shouldn't step 1 be run a caulking gun around top & bottom of the kickplates everywhere?
Awesome video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I do not understand why you discourage people on buying different/cheaper dehumidifiers? hopefully its not solely because of the referral links
With dehumidifiers, as with any product, you get what you pay for. Cheaper dehumidifiers tend to be less efficient, louder, and fail much quicker than more expensive ones. Cheaper dehumidifiers also do not have good filters, so are not protected from being colonized with mold and bacteria, that then gets blown throughout your living space. The Santa Fe dehumidifier I recommend in this video is MERV-13 filtered, as are some Aprilaire dehumidifiers. You don't have to buy the Santa Fe one, Aprilaire is a good bet too. P.S. They're just amazon referral links - anyone can get them for pretty much any product. I have no partnership with Santa Fe.
@@HealthyHomeGuide gotcha, well, thank you for your response and time, really apreciate your videos :)
light headness and realizing my place isnt well ventilated made me realize iit wouldnt hurt to inform myself on co2 levels / better ventilation
I accidentally ordered 16x25 instead of 16x30. Will this work, or will the loss of filter surface area negativity affect the performance to the point i should send them back?
16x25 works great.
Did you see Jaspr units?
Are robot vacum plus mop cleaners beneficial ?
My homes problem it is spikes in humidity we live in cold climate and small like 900 sq feet area so spikes in humidity are often from showers and cooking or even breathing at night exhaust fans are not helping I'm monitoring and see it reaching 70% humidity in bedrooms where it then condenses on cold walls. I can open a window and let the freezing air dehumidify but my concern is when I'm not around or in the middle of the night these spikes happing. Install team will not install because lack of space for ducts...
Your description has a link to 16x25x1 filters. It also has a link to an S14 fan. You might want to fix that. Hate to see people make the same mistake i did.
Like I said in the description, 16x25 is now what I use. More convenient when building the box and when changing filters/disposing of them. Also, the S12 link is the correct link - it's only linking to the S14 because the S12 is temporarily out of stock. (It says that on amazon).
@HealthyHomeGuide Ahh i see that now, whoops. I actually made it work by installing on top. The fan needs a higher speed to create better negative pressure. I like the fan. I will just get 16 x 30 next time and try the fan in the other direction with the filters facing the other direction as well. Less air turbulence, however, it may reduce the cfm. Not that it hasnt been done before, but ill check back in with results. Prob be a while though.
@HealthyHomeGuide do you have any good sources for 16x30 filters? Thanks!
you need to consider cleaning the air of voc's and other gases such as formaldehyde. Particulate filters are only 1 part of the story. HEPA and CADR and CR boxes will not accomplish this.
Can you use a higher Merv rating filters for a CR box?
I love to agitate carpets 😀🧡🇦🇺
Dang! Ive been dusting for ages, by blowing onto the window sills. And i found out today, my son's allergy is for dust mites 😖Doh! I really appreciate thexe videos. I trust normal people, who give away their help like this 🥰 Doctors don't know s$*+
I'm allergic to dust mites too! Good luck, and thanks for watching.
You had me at Hot Glue Gun. I have power tools (,a drill and jigsaw; i can use them too😆) but this looks do-able for chics😀👍. Im trying to cure my son's allergy to dust mites ,& grass seeds. Im stoked i found this info 🧡🇦🇺
Such great info nobody else has reported!
Glad you understand!
Will this work for 3d printing particals
Ok so which air cleaner is best? Please advise
I would have separated the clamshell of the fan, placed the coroplast in between, and then sandwich it back together. No need for rope.
I'm thinking of buying a PC and I'm concerned about the dust that might affect it. So I'm wondering if I should get an air purifier for my bedroom or not. Should I get one?
I use a Germguardian AC4825E. It seems to work pretty well, but, the CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) is low, and the filters are very hard to find, and expensive. I also have an Ionic Pro electrostatic air purifier, which also has a good first pass efficiency, but, it produces Ozone, and it needs a lot of maintenance. The problem with both of these, is that they draw air in the back, and blow it out the front. I much prefer the Corsi-Rosenthal design, because it draws air in all sides, and in my design, the bottom as well, (I used a filter underneath, and have it on a grid, spaced off the floor) then, blows the air out of the top. That creates a toroidal circulation, like a ceiling fan, placed of the floor. It's able to circulate air throughout a large room, collecting dust from every corner. I placed an annulus around the fan blade of a box fan, and closed off the corners, so there is no back flow around the top. This rig has 10X the airflow of both the other purifiers combined! I used four 20X25 Filtrete MERV 13 filters to make the sides, and a 20X20 (same specification) filter to make the bottom. It's big, it's ugly, It's loud as can be, but incredibly effective! It's amazing, when rays of sunshine beam through the windows, and you don't see a single speck of dust in the sunbeams.
Can't find that fan in Amazon in Stock. Any alternative option?
Please look into Camfil filters.. Especially CityM
That is really nice. If I was going to get nit picky, I'd replace the nylon rope with polyester rope that will never stretch. Coroplast is easily cut with a multitool and J-hook blade.