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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Wildfire smoke has caused air quality in southern Ontario and Quebec to plummet — 8 best AHAM-certified air purifiers
As wildfires continue to rage throughout Western Canada, thousands of residents of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan have been evacuated, and millions in the surrounding areas face hazardous air quality conditions. Manitoba, the epicentre of the wildfires, remains under a province-wide state of emergency as extreme fire conditions force thousands to flee. Premier Wab Kinew has called it Manitoba's "largest evacuation" in living memory. More than 17,000 Manitobans have been evacuated, along with over 4,000 people in Alberta and between 10,000 and 15,000 residents in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a province-wide state of emergency on May 29, one day after his Manitoba counterpart, Kinew, did the same. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has triggered air quality warnings in several provinces and surrounding U.S. states. As of Friday, June 6, much of southern Ontario and southern Quebec, including Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal, have been placed under special air quality alerts. As of 12:43 p.m. EST on Friday., IQAir, a Swiss technology company, ranked Toronto as the city with the second-worst air quality in the world and Montréal as the third-worst. On days with poor air quality, people are more likely to experience shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and coughing or wheezing — especially if they have a chronic respiratory disease like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The small particles in wildfire smoke can get into your eyes and bloodstream, and if you have a heart or lung problem, you may experience problems earlier and at lower smoke levels. According to Health Canada, using a portable air purifier that can filter fine particles is one way to protect your indoor environment from smoke pollution. Air purifiers, also known as air cleaners, can improve indoor air quality by removing small contaminants that can harm your health. According to the health authority, you should prioritize the following when choosing an air purifier: Look for a device certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). Choose an air purifier sized appropriately for the room you want to put it in. Consider the clean air delivery rate (CADR) for the room size. The CADR describes how well the device reduces tobacco smoke, dust, pollen and wildfire smoke. To reduce fine particles, select a device with the highest CADR. Choose an air purifier with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Avoid devices that produce ozone. Not all air purifiers are made equal. Following Health Canada's recommendations, we've listed eight AHAM-certified air purifiers and included information about recommended room sizes and CADR ratings. Room Size: 47 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 30 Dust CADR: 41 PM2.5 CADR: 35 Pollen CADR: 52 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 201 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 112 Dust CADR: 112 Pollen CADR: 112 Volts / Frequency: 100V / 50Hz | 240V / 60Hz Room Size: 140 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 90 Dust CADR: 101 PM2.5 CADR: 95 Pollen CADR: 119 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 170 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 110 Dust CADR: 120 Pollen CADR: 130 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 206 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 133 Dust CADR: 141 Pollen CADR: 145 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 200 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 132 Dust CADR: 130 Pollen CADR: 152 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 250 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 161 Dust CADR: 160 Pollen CADR: 170 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 358 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 231 Dust CADR: 240 PM2.5 CADR: 236 Pollen CADR: 259 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This 2-in-1 robot vacuum does a 'shockingly good job with mopping' — and it's $480 off on Amazon Canada
Vacuuming is one household chore that many of us dread. Between pet hair, kids and general wear and tear, it's not uncommon for some households to reach for the vacuum once or twice daily. If you're looking for an easier way to keep your home in tip-top shape, minus the elbow grease, you may want to consider upgrading your current vacuum. One popular choice? The ZCWA Robotic Vacuum and Mop Combo. Ahead of Prime Day 2025, the vacuum is on sale for 71 per cent off on Amazon — that's a savings of $480! More than 200 Amazon shoppers purchased this 2-in-1 vacuum and mop in the past month. This 2-in-1 robot vacuum is an easy way to keep your floors sparkling clean as it combines mopping and vacuuming. It uses four motors to tackle dirt, debris and pet hair on hardwood, tile, laminate and low-pile carpet, while the mop function is safe for all hard best robot vacuums and mops we've tested in 2025 Wildfire smoke is causing air quality to plummet across Canada — 8 best AHAM-certified air purifiers for 2025 A therapist told me this home organization hack can 'lower your mental load.' I tried it and here's why you should, too Connect the vacuum to your phone with the Tuya Smart App and control your cleaning schedule, modes and suction levels. The vacuum is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, making it possible to clean your home with simple voice commands. A remote control is also included with the vacuum for added convenience. It features a long-lasting battery that can work continuously for up to 100 minutes or 1,290 sqft before automatically returning to the charging base when the battery is low, or the cleaning is complete. While the 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop doesn't have a ton of reviews, early adopters say it "exceeded expectations." It's "unbeatable" at its sale price, writes one shopper. If you have physical limitations or prefer to keep your cleaning routine as hands-off as possible, the ZCWA Robotic Vacuum and Mop is a "game-changer." It makes life more "easygoing," they add. If you have limited mobility, reviewers call this 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop a "game-changer." It "does a good job" for a budget robot vacuum, says another shopper. It "helps with daily maintenance" and does a "shockingly good job with mopping." That said, while it's a strong daily helper, it won't take over vacuuming your home entirely, they advise, especially for messier homes. The robot vacuum and mop is "like having a tiny cleaning buddy," writes a third Amazon reviewer. It "really shocked me" just how much dust and dirt it picked up, they say. If you hate dusty floors as much as you hate sweeping and mopping them, the ZCWA robot vacuum and mop combo might be for you. The 2-in-1 device tackles dirt, debris and pet hair in your home without you having to lift a finger. However, while shoppers note the robot vacuum "helps with daily maintenance," they warn it won't entirely replace a standard vacuum, something to keep in mind when heading to checkout.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wildfire smoke is causing air quality to plummet across Canada — 8 best AHAM-certified air purifiers for 2025
As wildfires continue to rage throughout Western Canada, thousands of residents of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan have been evacuated, and millions in the surrounding areas face hazardous air quality conditions. Manitoba, the epicentre of the wildfires, remains under a province-wide state of emergency as extreme fire conditions force thousands to flee. Premier Wab Kinew has called it Manitoba's "largest evacuation" in living memory. More than 17,000 Manitobans have been evacuated, along with 1,300 people in Alberta and approximately 8,000 people in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a province-wide state of emergency on Thursday, one day after his Manitoba counterpart, Kinew, did the same. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has triggered air quality warnings in several provinces and surrounding U.S. states. As of Monday, June 2, the air quality in Flin Flon and Winnipeg, MB, remains at a 10+ or "very high risk" on the Air Quality Health Index — the highest possible level. On days with poor air quality, people are more likely to experience shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and coughing or wheezing — especially if they have a chronic respiratory disease like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The small particles in wildfire smoke can get into your eyes and bloodstream, and if you have a heart or lung problem, you may experience problems earlier and at lower smoke levels. According to Health Canada, using a portable air purifier that can filter fine particles is one way to protect your indoor environment from smoke pollution. Air purifiers, also known as air cleaners, can improve indoor air quality by removing small contaminants that can harm your health. According to the health authority, you should prioritize the following when choosing an air purifier: Look for a device certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). Choose an air purifier sized appropriately for the room you want to put it in. Consider the clean air delivery rate (CADR) for the room size. The CADR describes how well the device reduces tobacco smoke, dust, pollen and wildfire smoke. To reduce fine particles, select a device with the highest CADR. Choose an air purifier with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Avoid devices that produce ozone. Not all air purifiers are made equal. Following Health Canada's recommendations, we've listed eight AHAM-certified air purifiers and included information about recommended room sizes and CADR ratings. Room Size: 47 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 30 Dust CADR: 41 PM2.5 CADR: 35 Pollen CADR: 52 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 201 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 112 Dust CADR: 112 Pollen CADR: 112 Volts / Frequency: 100V / 50Hz | 240V / 60Hz Room Size: 140 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 90 Dust CADR: 101 PM2.5 CADR: 95 Pollen CADR: 119 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 170 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 110 Dust CADR: 120 Pollen CADR: 130 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 206 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 133 Dust CADR: 141 Pollen CADR: 145 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 200 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 132 Dust CADR: 130 Pollen CADR: 152 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 250 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 161 Dust CADR: 160 Pollen CADR: 170 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz Room Size: 358 ft2 Tobacco Smoke CADR: 231 Dust CADR: 240 PM2.5 CADR: 236 Pollen CADR: 259 Volts / Frequency: 120V / 60Hz
