It has been awhile since I last posted at this blog. With the new cooler weather in Saigon, the cooler morning temperatures mean early morning PM 2.5 levels are returning. CNA Insider just posted a good video on air purifiers are whether they work or not. With Singapore's temperatures relatively the same as in Saigon, I think they results will be useful to those living in … [Read more...] about How Effective Are Air Purifiers In Your Home? | Talking Point
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Xiaomi Air Purifer 2 Test in Auto mode
The Xiaomi Air Purifier 2 currently seems to be one of the most popular air purifiers in Vietnam. Costing only 2.6 million VND, this makes the Xiaomi Air Purifier 2 a good value. Replacement filters are around 600,000 VND. My personal air purifier, a BlueAir 203, cost me about $500 USD in Shanghai a year ago. I can see why many would gravitate towards the Xiaomi. I even bought … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Air Purifer 2 Test in Auto mode
Four hour test of SmartAir Original DIY air purifier in Saigon (HCMC)
Last week, Saigon woke up to unhealthy air measuring 156 AQI at the US Consulate or roughly 65 micrograms. This gave me an opportunity to test my SmartAir Original DIY fan and HEPA filter in my other room. As you can see from the photos below, LaserEgg gave an AQI reading of 95 or 32 micrograms. The safe US levels are 12 micrograms so my room was 3 times above the safe … [Read more...] about Four hour test of SmartAir Original DIY air purifier in Saigon (HCMC)