News

WRITTEN BY

Shanna Cooper

Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.
Jan 21, 2025
Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.
With yet another round of wildfires currently making their way across Alberta, protection from the effects of smoke inhalation is a top of mind concern for many people at the moment. Outdoor air quality warnings across eastern Canada, the Northeastern, and Southern United States have achieved record levels, surpassing even those suffered by residents of California and the Pacific Northwest during their record setting fire seasons of the past few years. These events are expected to occur with greater frequency, as a warming climate makes conditions for wildfires far more likely.

In order to help you make sense of current circumstances, this quick article will provide a quick explanation of the Air Quality Index, what contaminants exist in fire smoke, and what cost-effective solutions are available to the average consumer to help keep themselves safe during such events. Continue Reading
WRITTEN BY

Shanna Cooper

Discussion
23 Comments

The Top Product For MS
Sep 30, 2021
The Top Product For MS

The effects and fear of overheating are enough to prevent those suffering with MS from engaging in any activities that do not entail air conditioning, increasing the possibility of another side effect; depression/isolation.

Luckily there are a variety of products available to help those with MS continue to live without such uncomfortable symptoms, spend time outside in warmer weather, and exercise more safely. The most valuable product to someone suffering with MS is a cooling vest; specifically an evaporative one.

Continue Reading
WRITTEN BY

Shanna Cooper

Discussion
1 Comment

What To Use To Clean A Respirator
Aug 05, 2021
What To Use To Clean A Respirator

A respirator is often used daily to protect the user from any harmful particulates or chemicals while on the job. This means that the mask is coming into contact with a lot of dirt and various matter on a regular basis while also coming into contact with your skin.

Unfortunately, many cleaning/sanitization products can cause damage to your respirator; whether it dries out the visor and causes cracking or creates a film over the filter itself preventing adequate filtration. It’s important to know what products are appropriate for use when cleaning your investment. Here is our breakdown.

Continue Reading

Tags