One of our most popular dehumidifiers last year will be back and ready for shipment next week. The Danby dehumidifier was one of our top selling units in 2009. Customers raved about their performance and durability. With all the wet weather around the country this spring, you can be one of the first to order your new dehumidifier. Pre-order now and we will ship your new Danby out next week.
For several years, Danby dehumidiers have been one of the best available dehumidifiers for removing excess moisture from the air in your home. Specializing in room and home dehumidification, these dehumidifiers have been recognized with national awards and accolades for being well built, affordable and versatile enough to meet most standard home applications.
With three different models and two distinct styles, our current offering of Danby dehumidifiers provides excellent dehumidification and convenience without breaking your budget. On our Danby page, there is a basic comparison of each of our Danby dehumidifier models.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us with your dehumidifier questions at 1-800-339-7123, or via email at cs@achooallergy.com.
Over the past two months, our crack website design team has been busily renovating and updating the air purifier pages on our website. We have one of the most extensive air purifier selections of anyone in the market place. You will find air purifiers for almost every environmental control problem, application, and price range.
Here are a few of our best selling air purifiers and a short description of each unit:
Austin Healthmate. Based on proven, reliable HEPA technology, the 360° progressive air intake of the Austin Air Healthmate HM-400 air filter cleans over 250 cubic feet of air every minute. By using a built-in pre-filter for large particles, an interior pre-filter for medium particles, and 15 pounds of activated carbon, the Austin Healthmate is a powerful air purifier for allergy sufferers.
Honeywell 50200. The Honeywell air purifier's glass-fiber HEPA material helps remove airborne particles, viruses and bacteria without the use of chemicals or other treatments. It also includes an activated carbon pre-filter to help remove larger airborne particles and reduce common household odors.
Blueair 270E. This Blueair Air Purifier comes with an easy-to-use remote control and digital display system that gives the user instant feedback of particle detection, air purifier speed, and timer operation.
AllerAir 6000. The powerful AllerAir 6000 series of air purifiers feature cylindrical shape for maximum air flow, casters for easy moving, a quiet fan, and effective four-stage HEPA filtration. This is the air purifier for someone seeking heavy-duty air purification at an affordable price.
IQAir HealthPro. Allergy sufferers love the popular IQAir HealthPro air purifiers for their superb control of mold spores, pet dander, dust mite allergen, and indoor air pollution. The large IQAir HyperHEPA filter captures airborne particles down to 0.003 microns with a guaranteed minimum 99.5% efficiency, which means that the IQAir air purifier can remove up to 100 times more allergens than standard air cleaners.
From March 1st through April 30th, Blueair is running a special promotion on replacement air purifier filters. If you need new filters to prepare for the spring allergy season, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on filters at a great price.
If you have owned your Blueair air purifier for a few years, you also may want to consider upgrading from the regular Blueair particle filter to the Blueair smokestop filter. The Blueair smokestop filter provides better filtration for smoke and other odors.
Miele has upgraded one our top selling vacuums to make it even more attractive to vacuum cleaner fans. The immensely popular Miele Callisto canister vacuum has received an upgraded power brush.
The Callisto now comes with the new SEB-228 Electro Plus. The Electro Plus is a more powerful brush that is recommended for use on medium pile carpeting and some high pile carpeting. The Miele Callisto still comes with the SBB-300 Parquet Twister, so it also works great on area rugs and all smooth flooring.
The new Miele Electro Plus (SEB-228) features:
Automatic brush shut-off in the event of blockage to prevent damage
A 5-step height adjustment for a variety of carpet types and densities
A 14” power brush width for a maximum cleaning radius
The upgraded Miele Callisto is heavier and has a wider cleaning radius. This should make the vacuum better at handling carpeting. There is no headlight or protective bumper on the Electro Plus.
Save 20% on all bedding during our annual "Winter White" sale! We do this every year during the month of February to give our loyal AchooAllergy.com fans the opportunity to purchase allergy bedding at a fraction of the normal cost.
The best part of this sale is that many of our most popular products rarely are on sale during the rest of the year. You have the opportunity to save on PrimaLoft bedding, Ogallala hypodown pillows, Royal-Pedic mattresses, and much more. You have less than three weeks to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Last week, one of our best selling products the SinuPulse Elite was featured on a segment of the television show Good Morning America called New Weapons to Fight Germs. The SinuPulse is a great weapon for allergy sufferers and people with sinus problems.
Designed and engineered in Switzerland, the SinuPulse Elite nasal irrigation system is just as reliable and accurate as a Swiss watch. It is the only pulsing nasal irrigation system designed by experts to deliver both a thorough cleansing rinse and a mist spray. The SinuPulse Elite helps moisturize dry sinuses, relieve the pain and pressure caused by congestion, and prevent sinus infections. Recommended by leading healthcare professionals, it is easy to use, and it provides natural relief of allergy and sinus symptoms in just minutes.
The SinuPulse segment is about 2 minutes into this video:
AchooAllergy.com is excited to announce that we are offering a great combination Thanksgiving Sale and Prize giveaway. When you place an order during the holiday weekend or even on Cyber Monday (specific times are available at the link below), you receive great savings and you will be automatically entered to win a new flat screen television set!
This week you can avoid the holiday shopping rush of Black Friday, save money on gas, spend more time with your family, and order from us from the comfort of your own home. For more information, check out these sale and contest details.
With the seasonal flu, the H1N1 flu, SARS, and even Avian flu still making news on a daily basis, people are trying to find any protection against becoming sick this fall. Most people cannot afford to miss time from work in our current economy. You can find hundreds and thousands of articles on the internet with all kinds of advice.
One measure that can help is wearing an allergy mask. For most people, there is still a stigma to wearing these very effective healthy masks. Somehow we need to help remove this stigma. I found this article from last month’s Baltimore Sun that addresses mask wearing and other flu prevention methods.
In the blog, “Would You Wear A Face Mask To Protect Yourself?” the author Kelly Brewington talks about the effects that wearing a mask had in China during the SARS outbreak of 2003. Over 75% of the population used a face mask during the outbreak and this helped reduce the spread of the illness.
With the constant reporting on H1N1 and vaccinations, we have noticed a steadily increasing volume of customer questions about allergy masks and what each mask will protect against. In response, this month we are updating all of our mask information on the website to help answer any questions that you might have.
TRUSTe, the leading online privacy seal and trust assurance service, recently announced in a press release that AchooAllergy.com, one of the most visited websites for allergy relief products and allergy relief information, is using TRUSTe's newly-launched small business services to enhance online consumer trust and increase sales conversions.
We have seen a positive impact from our recent collaboration. As a result of displaying the TRUSTe Trustmark, we achieved a $10 increase in its average order value.
"The increase in consumer trust in our site and the increase in average order volume can be directly attributed to our adding the TRUSTe seal to the order section of our Web site," said Cade McDonald, CEO of AchooAllergy.com. "The company's online sales continue to grow and customers are confident that AchooAllergy.com will safeguard their personal and financial information."
The company's original Web site launched in 2000. As part of a site rebranding and test program, AchooAllergy.com displayed the TRUSTe seal in the header of every page of its site and conducted an A/B test using TRUSTe's free trial program. TRUSTe's testing partner, Amadesa, measured the results. Amadesa's testing allows merchants to:
Measure the dollar increase in sales and average order value from sites displaying the TRUSTe seal
Confirm that increases in visitor purchasing are statistically relevant
"Our Trusted Site Services are showing incredible conversion rates for small business retailers," said Fran Maier, CEO of TRUSTe. "Over the past decade, consumers have come to know and trust the TRUSTe seal on large merchant Web sites, and this new data proves that small businesses are seeing the same success and enhanced consumer trust."
AchooAllergy.com has teamed up with Alen Corp. to make a special offering to coincide with the Alen Flu Prevention Program. If you buy an Alen T100 desktop air purifier between now and October 31, 2009, you will receive a one year supply of the new Silver Ion HEPA Filters.
The new Silver Ion HEPA filter eliminates up 99% of bacteria, up to 50% of viruses that cause influenza and 99% of airborne allergens. The new HEPA filter is coated with silver, an eco-friendly and non-toxic substance that provides anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral protection. The Silver Ion HEPA filter is more affordable than other air sterilization methods and is extremely efficient when compared to ultra violet technology alone. Since this filter is anti-microbial, germs will not develop inside the unit and prevents bacteria from being blown into the air.
Benefits of the Silver Ion HEPA filter include:
Environmentally friendly and non-toxic to humans
Anti-microbial which prevents germs from being released back into the air
Kills 99% of over 650 types of bacteria
Traps 99% of dust, dust mites, allergens, pollen, pet dander, and large sized particles
Effective at eliminating the growth and killing 50% of viruses
Affordably priced
Alen Corp. knows that now more than ever, people are searching for new ways to win the fight against germs, bacteria, and viruses. Silver is a natural agent in this fight and has been used medicinally for centuries.
When the time came earlier this summer for AchooAllergy.com to replace the roof on our building just north of Atlanta, we had a great discussion about how we could save some money and help the environment. After that meeting, founder and CEO, Cade McDonald, made the decision to keep going green by choosing to install a white roof. Installation of the new roof began earlier this week.
The new white roof is expected to slash electricity bills for air conditioning, while at the same time the roof helps our company do our part to fight Global Warming.
According to this LA Timesarticle from 2008, some proponents of white or “light-colored” roofs say that a 1,000-square-foot roof--the average size on an American home--offsets 10 metric tons of planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere if dark-colored shingles or coatings are replaced with white material. We estimate our new white roof to be close to 4,000 square feet.
In a more recent New York Timesarticle, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, a Nobel laureate in Physics, has promoted the idea for cool roofs at home and abroad. “Make it white,” he advised a television audience on Comedy Central’s "Daily Show” last month. Some have laughed at this notion, but white roofs can mean a big savings in energy costs to a small company like AchooAllergy.com.
The scientist Mr. Chu calls his hero, Art Rosenfeld, a member of the California Energy Commission who has been campaigning for cool roofs since the 1980s, argues that turning all of the world’s roofs “light” over the next 20 years could save the equivalent of 24 billion metric tons in carbon dioxide emissions.
“That is what the whole world emitted last year,” Mr. Rosenfeld said. “So, in a sense, it’s like turning off the world for a year.”
Melissa Cassera, a wellness expert and frequent contributor to tv, radio, and print media all over the East Coast of the U.S., recently featured our Allergy Armor blanket on a segment for Good Morning Maryland. Cassera has a popular wellness blog that provides great advice on a wide range of topics. It is definitely worth bookmarking and checking on a weekly or even daily basis.
The segment featured Melissa’s tips for making bedtime for children headed back to school easier for parents. By following her tips, you might be able to get your children to bed earlier and without the usual hassle and crying!
You can read the full story and watch the video of Melissa’s appearance by checking out this story page on the ABC2 News web site. The video is posted on the upper left hand side of the page. Melissa’s segment and AchooAllergy do not appear until minute 34—but you can fast forward through the video or watch the entire clip for other Back to School health tips.
Is your child afraid of your noisy vacuum cleaner? Or do you have a child that loves to watch mommy or daddy use the vacuum cleaner? Now your child can clean the house just like mommy and daddy with a replica of the best canister vacuum available!
Our toy Miele canister vacuum comes complete with a hose, wand, combination floor and rug tool, and cloth dust bag. It even has on-board tools. This toy vacuum is great for helping kids get over their fear of real vacuums. It is equally helpful in teaching kids about the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy home.
Please keep in mind that these vacuums are toys. Do not purchase a Miele toy vacuum cleaner and expect the same sort of quality performance as a real Miele vacuum. Remember, these vacuums are only toys.
Our Allergy Armor line of bedding recently expanded to include allergy pillows and blankets. The concept of Allergy Armor took shape in 2002 when entrepreneur and long-time allergy sufferer Cade McDonald saw an opportunity to create the nation's leading brand of allergy bedding.
"Other companies have tried to establish a national brand of allergy bedding, but the fabric quality was always sub-par, and the prices were too high," says McDonald.
After four years of research and development, Allergy Armor dust mite encasings debuted in 2006 and quickly became a company best-seller by generating over a million dollars in revenue in less than two years.
In 2007, Allergy Armor Ultra hit the market taking the weaving process one step further. The Ultra fabric is manufactured and stretched to create the smallest average pore size in the industry.
Building on the growing momentum of the brand, last year the company introduced the newest additions to its bedding line: Allergy Armor pillows and blankets.
The new pillows are wrapped in Allergy Armor Ultra, so there is no need for a separate allergy relief cover. AchooAllergy.com partnered with Polartec, the world's leading manufacturer of synthetic fleece to create the Allergy Armor blanket. The blanket is extremely plush and soft, yet durable enough to stand up to repeated washings.
McDonald explains, "From talking with our customers over the years, it seems like most allergy sufferers neglect their blanket. They don't wash it regularly and we want to address that problem. After extensive testing, we found that the Polartec fabric makes the ideal blanket for allergy sufferers. It's very durable and comes with a lifetime warranty, and it has an antimicrobial finish that prevents mold and bacteria growth."
AchooAllergy.com was founded in 2000 as a one-stop shop for allergy sufferers. The company specializes in allergy bedding, but we also sell air purifiers, HEPA vacuum cleaners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, sinus care products, and more.
Our company is proud of our customer service department and their desire to work with our customers to solve any problems. These people work diligently to come up with solutions to make people happy and satisfied.
One of our most popular products this year has been our line of Danby dehumidifiers. When customers were unable to direct drain these units, our customer service department put their heads together and came up with a solution that has worked so well that Danby has referring people to us.
Our customers have been happy with Danby and the performance of these units; however, there was a problem for some customers that wanted to direct drain the condensed water with a hose. These dehumidifiers have two drainage ports. To direct drain the dehumidifier, the secondary port must be plugged up. Our customer service department figured out the problem and came up with a great solution for our customers.
Here is the process to make sure you can direct drain your Danby dehumidifier:
We send you printed directions and a custom fitted rubber stopper. You must firmly insert the supplied rubber stopper in the secondary drain port inside the unit. The secondary port is located on your right as your look inside the unit. The rubber stopper must be inserted tightly into the port to keep the stopper in place.
If the rubber stopper is in place, the reservoir bucket will fit back inside your dehumidifier. The condensed water will then drain out the primary port where you attach your direct drain hose.
If you have any questions regarding this direct drain fix for your Danby dehumidifier, please contact AchooAllergy.com’s customer service department at 1-800-339-7123.
Our web design team has not been on vacation this summer. They have been working in overdrive to upgrade the information and presentation of our web site. One of our goals for the web site is to put together some short videos, so that our shoppers can see our products in live action. The team posted our first video last week showing one of our newest products the FURminator.
The FURminator is a deshedding tool designed for cat and dog owners. The innovation is in the unique blade. The blade is designed to remove pet hair easily and quickly. Dog groomers love this deshedding brush, because it removes undercoat hair from dogs while leaving the shiny top coat intact and healthy. This unique grooming brush is specially designed to dramatically reduce the mess and clean up of unwanted pet hair.
The FURminator is available in three sizes to tackle any grooming job. You can purchase the small size for cats or the biggest size to take on a large dog. According to the manufacturer, this grooming tool is proven to decrease shedding by 60-80% and reduce shedding for about four to six weeks. Allergy sufferers will benefit from the reduced shedding, but every dog and cat lover should have FURminator brushes in their grooming kit.
Last week, one of our intrepid staff members signed us up for a Twitter account, and we have not looked back. We are excited that our fellow allergy sufferers, fans, and Achoo the Blog readers will benefit from our Twitter presence with up-to-the-minute news about our company and products. Twitter also allows us to offer special deals and giveaways to our most loyal customers and Twitter followers.
To celebrate our recent Twitter launch, we are giving away a Comfort-Aire 30 pint dehumidifier with a value of over $200. All you have to do is be one of the first 100 people to sign up to follow AchooAllergy on Twitter. Using your Twitter account, direct message us the word #contest to be included in the drawing. The only way to qualify for this special offer is on Twitter. Don’t hesitate to sign up, because our goal is to have 100 followers by this weekend.
Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers quietly and efficiently remove moisture from the air in your home. Because of the compact size of the 30 pint, this dehumidifier can blend into any room in your home. This unit has an automatic shut-off feature that ensures that the drain container will never overflow. It also has an auto restart feature to protect against power outages.
Confused about Twitter or not sure what I am talking about? Twitter is a free social networking and blogging service. It lets users send short updates to their friends, family, and co-workers who have to subscribe to their Twitter page.
Get started following our Twitter updates today! Click on the Twitter link on the right hand side of this blog or check us out at @AchooAllergy.
When you were in elementary school, one of your best memories might be of an exciting school field trip to the zoo, aquarium, or some other fun destination. A few weeks ago, our staff took a field trip to the ARA conference held in downtown Atlanta. We met a bunch of great people and looked at a wide variety of new products. We were able to check out some products that we have been looking to add to our dehumidifier line up. The Dri-Eaz products lived up to their advanced billing! We are excited to announce that you can purchase Dri-Eaz restoration products on our web site.
Dri-Eaz manufactures a broad range of dehumidifiers, air movers, structural drying systems, and air scrubbers. These machines are used by water damage restoration professionals for industrial drying, cleaning, and maintenance work. As a long time industry leader, Dri-Eaz gives customers the tools they need to succeed through education, technical support, and innovative equipment design. The company mission is to help customers dry out, improve, and restore indoor environments.
The Dri-Eaz success story is directly tied to its customers. Many customers are entrepreneurs running their own businesses. Because knowledge is the key to success, Dri-Eaz provides a full range of technical education courses through the Dri-Eaz education program. Dri-Eaz promises to provide the very best in restoration equipment, applications, and technologies to help you strengthen your business and meet your drying needs.
The new Danby line of dehumidifiers is on its way to AchooAllergy.com. We will receive these dehumidifiers just in time for the rainy Spring months. You can pre-order a Danby dehumidifier on our web site at www.achooallergy.com or you can order one by calling us at 1-800-339-7123.
You can improve your home health and comfort by eliminating dampness with a Danby dehumidifier. A dehumidiifer helps to prevent dust mites, mildew, and mold growth. The direct drain option on these dehumidifiers allows you to remove water from the air without the hassle of carrying and emptying the water bucket. Casters allow you to easily move the unit from room to room. With electronic controls, a 2-speed fan, a built in humidistat, 2 year warranty, and a removable air filter, a Danby dehumidifier promises convenient and efficient home comfort.
Miele’s team of engineers continues to search for ways to make their vacuum cleaners more efficient and more effective for allergy sufferers. We are now carrying new HyClean G/N dust bags for the Miele S5 canister vacuums. Our selection of Miele upright vacuum cleaners already come with the new HyClean dust bags, and in the coming months we will transition all of our Miele's over to the new HyClean dust bag. We have had very positive feedback from our customers about these innovative dust bags.
The HyClean G/N dust bags come with a 4.76 quart capacity that allows for longer use. The engineering improvements come inside the bag. Air flow guides work with the bigger volume bags to increase the dust storage capacity by up to 25%.
These dust bags are constructed with an extra netting sewn into the exterior as added protection against the dust bag bursting. Also, nine durable layers of fabric are wedded together to prevent sharp objects from penetrating the bag and causing dust to spill into the air.
All of the HyClean dust bags have a spring-loaded, self-sealing collar that is color coded to prevent purchasing the wrong dust bags for your vacuum cleaner. The collar closes automatically before being removed from the vacuum. This prevents the harmful dust and allergens that you just cleaned up from escaping back into the air of your home.
Click Miele to check out our entire line of allergy relief Miele vacuum cleaners and accessories. Information about the HyClean G/N bags is available on any of the S5 pages of AchooAllergy.com.
During the month of February, our most popular allergy relief bedding, Allergy Armor Ultra, will be on sale for 20 % off. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to control your bedroom environment with this revolutionary product.
Luxurious and breathable, Allergy Armor™ Ultra is our highest quality allergy relief bedding. For those who demand the ultimate in comfort and who seek protection from dust mites, mold, and pet dander, Ultra is the only choice for pillow encasings, mattress covers, and duvet covers. A unique finishing process shrinks the fabric's pores to the smallest size in the industry. The small pore size effectively blocks out even the smallest allergens, like cat dander, without compromising comfort. Best of all, Ultra provides lasting allergy relief and comes with a lifetime warranty on the zippers and the seams.
To check out our selection, click Ultra. Go to Ultra Bedding Packages to find out more information on the fabric and our vinyl box spring encasings.
Until the end of March, you have the opportunity to find a deal on our web site on certain models of Blueair Air Purifiers. For the prices on all of our Blueair models, please check out our offering on our Blueair Air Purifiers page.
The specially designed Blueair filter combines two highly effective forms of air cleaning: mechanical filtration and electrostatic filtration. The mechanical filter is made of non-toxic polypropylene. The filter is less dense than standard HEPA filters. Additionally, a carbon layer in the HEPASilent™ filter adsorbs smaller particles and chemicals.
Are you unsure if you need an air purifier? Need some advice or help? Our air purifier buying guide is a great place to start. One of my favorites in the Blueair line is the Blueair 250E Digital. It is a very quiet unit that comes with a convenient remote control. Click here to check out the Blueair 250E.
It has never been simpler or easier to purchase an IQAir air purifier from AchooAllergy.com. We offer free same day shipping and 1-2 business day delivery to most locations. 93% of all shipments arrive within 3 business days from the ship date. For your convenience, orders for IQ air purifiers received before 12:00 p.m. EST ship the same day.
Orders placed after 12 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, will ship the next business day. All IQAir air purifiers orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will ship the next business day. If you provided us with an email address when you placed your order, we will send you tracking information by 5 pm EST on the same business day.
The vast majority of IQAir air purifiers ship directly from the manufacturer. We work diligently to ensure that you get your IQAir air purifier as quickly as possible.
We're pleased to announce Achooallery.com's Allergy Relief Holiday Giveaway. This year, we're giving away a brand new iMac - valued at $1,299 - to one lucky winner. All you have to do is place an online order between now and December 24th to be automatically entered to win our drawing.
The iMac's amazingly slim, all-in-one design (everything is packed into its sleek, anodized aluminum frame) delivers Apple's top-of-the-line capabilities right to your fingertips. Complete with iLife '08, which includes the newest versions of iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand, you can start 2008 off with Apple's cutting edge technology. But that's not all. This iMac houses the world's most advanced operating system, with hundreds of attendant applications including Cover Flow, Quick Look, Stacks, Time Machine, Mail, iChat, Safari, Spaces, and more!
Choose a lovingly purchased gift for a friend or family allergy sufferer, or take the opportunity to garner some allergy relief for yourself. This fantastic prize may be only a few clicks away. Check back on December 29th. The lucky winner could be you! So what are you waiting for? Get shopping to breathe better!
Happy holidays from all of us here at achoo! ALLERGY.
Are you trying to find the perfect gift for the allergy sufferer in your family? We know that allergy sufferers can breathe better by controlling their exposure to allergens. The best place to start this process is in the bedroom. One of the most helpful gifts that you can give this holiday season is a complete allergy relief bedding package. This bedding greatly reduces the person’s contact with allergy triggers like dust and mold.
During the holiday season, with any purchase of an Allergy Armor Ultra Complete Bedding Package, you will receive a free dust mite toy. These soft and washable toys are made by Giant Microbes. The dust mite toy is a great idea for a stocking stuffer that teaches about allergies.
Our Allergy Armor Ultra is our highest quality allergy relief bedding. The bedding is a breathable, membrane-free fabric that has the smallest pore size in the industry. Air is able to flow through our material, but allergens are trapped and cannot get through the fabric. This revolutionary design is a smooth and soft, 100% polyester blend. The Ultra bedding protects against dust mites, pet dander, and mold. A complete bedding package contains two Allergy Armor Ultra standard pillow covers, one Allergy Armor Ultra mattress cover, and one vinyl box spring cover. With the complete bedding package, you also receive a free Ultra standard allergy relief pillow cover.
Today, we had the opportunity to take a first look at one of the new Miele S7 upright vacuum cleaners. Needless to say, this series of Miele vacuums is very impressive. It is apparent that Miele did their homework and research before designing these uprights. The engineering and usability are superb. For allergy sufferers, all of the models in the series utilize Active HEPA filters in conjunction with completely sealed systems.
The five models in the S7 series are named after dances that are popular around the world. The Tango and the Bolero utilize automatic, finger tip suction control and electronic speed controls. The Calypso, the Salsa, and the Jazz are equipped with rotary speed controls. All Miele S7 upright models come standard with the revolutionary swivel head technology. This feature allows the user to turn the vacuum right and left simply with a turn of the wrist. This maneuverability allows you to vacuum around corners and around furniture.
Common features of all the models include: a convenient carrying handle, a long 39' cord, two powerful motors, a telescopic wand, three cleaning attachments, a 6" clearance to vacuum under furniture, an improved hood that stays attached when changing dust bags, a LED headlight, a spring loaded Powerbrush, and rubber wheels. These vacuums are built to last you for the next twenty years.
I am a canister vacuum fan, so my favorite design feature is the reinforced 14 foot long hose. The strong, durable hose attaches at the base of the vacuum. The hose locks in place to give the upright the same capabilities as a canister. You quickly can go from vacuuming the carpet to cleaning your drapes and upholstery with the wand attachments. This locking mechanism and the ingenious placement of the hose eliminates the concern of the vacuum tipping over when in the hose is in use.
The Miele S7 series is a bold, new entrant into the U.S. upright vacuum cleaner market. If you are looking for a powerful carpet cleaner with maneuverability and versatility, this is the vacuum cleaner for you.
3M is famous for its office supplies and Post-It Notes, but they are making a name for themselves in the emerging indoor air quality marketplace. The 3M Furnace Filters have been flying off our shelves this fall. 3M has taken the ideas behind these top performing filters and they have developed a line of air purifiers. These air purifiers come in several sizes, but the most recent addition to our offering is the Ultra Quiet Small Bedroom air purifier.
The best attribute of this air purifier is its quiet operation. The Ultra Quiet Small Bedroom is the quietest air purifier for its size and price range. 3M created this air purifier with a modern design. The unit comes in a neutral white color that allows it to blend into any bedroom décor. The tower design takes up very little of the precious space in a small room. Also, Ultra Quiet Small Bedroom is very portable. It weighs only five pounds, and it easily can be moved within a room or within an apartment.
The Ultra Quiet Small Bedroom from 3M is ideal for rooms 100 square feet or less. If you are looking for an air purifier that improves your bedroom’s air quality without disturbing your sleep, you have to check out this new offering on our web site.
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Black Friday! Happy Cyber Monday! To celebrate Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday shopping season, we are offering a 7% discount on all orders during this week long promotion. All you have to do is shop for allergy relief products and place an order with the promotional code between now and 11:59 pm on December 1st to get the discount.
Additionally, for one lucky person, we are giving away a Sony 32” Bravia LCD Television. Anyone who places an order between 12:00 am Tuesday November 25th and 12:00 am December 2nd is automatically entered into this drawing. A winner will be randomly chosen on Tuesday December 2. To see all of the details, terms, and conditions of the sale and the contest, please visit our promotional page.
The television that we are giving away is a beautiful Sony Bravia. This television provides a crisp, glare-free picture for any bedroom, office, dorm room, or den. This no-frills HDTV emphasizes solid performance and rugged reliability. You receive built-in tuners for your local digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required). Plus, a "QAM" cable TV tuner allows cable subscribers to watch unscrambled channels without a set-top box — including HD channels in many areas. It also converts standard-definition video into a picture with more detail and definition. The technology dynamically adjusts backlight levels scene-by-scene to improve overall contrast without masking the details in darker areas of the picture.
Our company, achooallergy.com is the nation’s fastest growing allergy, asthma, and sinus relief products retailer. Since 2000, we have differentiated ourselves from our competition by offering the widest selection of allergy relief products, by delivering the best customer service in the industry, and by working harder to provide more information and resources about allergic diseases.
For the second time this year, we here at achoo! Allergy are offering a temporary 20% discount off select air purifiers to help those affected by the Calfifornia wildfires, smoke, and related air pollution.
Fortunately, according to news reports, the winds are calming. Firefighters are making headway in fighting the devastating fires. At this time, no deaths have been reported, but the flames have caused irreparable harm to residents of this area of the country. Close to 1,000 homes have been damaged and over 50,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. Unhealthy smog and ash have shrouded the city.
In our press release, we recommend some steps that people can take in the vicinity of the fires to protect themselves and to help them breathe better:
Stay indoors as much as possible
Keep all windows and doors closed. Seal any gaps
Avoid painting, smoking, or anything that releases noxious fumes into the home
Focus on cleaning the air in one room and put a quality air purifier in that room.
Operate the air purifier on its highest setting
To check out our selection of air purifiers, click on this link. To learn more about this temporary program, please call one of our customer service representatives at (800) 339-7123.
Be ready for this holiday season with your purchase of a new Blueair air purifier. Blueair is offering a great special for this holiday season. For a limited time with the purchase of a new Blueair unit, you can complete and mail in a coupon to receive a free AirPod! You pay only a $10 shipping and handling fee. The offer is valid from November 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Getting your free AirPod is very simple. You purchase a Blueair air purifier for yourself, and you get a free AirPod to keep or to give to someone as a great holiday gift!
Blueair is a company devoted to improving indoor air quality. We live in a world where clean air is a precious commodity. The air we breathe inside and outside contains many impurities. Surprisingly, the quality of air indoors is often worse than the air outside your home or office. To fight poor air quality, the AirPod’s patented HepaSilent filter is the machine’s workhorse. Inside the 6.3-inch square docking station, a 12V DC fan whirrs so silently that you may wonder if your AirPod is turned on. The docking station also houses an electrostatically-charged ionizer and power unit.
With a clean, stylish, and modern design, the AirPod is stripped down to its essential components—the filter and the docking station. This makes it easy to take this unit with you, wherever you go. The sleek shape gives you more room to breathe with no visual clutter. Express your personality. Choose a stylish filter pattern that suits your mood or your environment. Then, you can sit back, relax, and feel the difference in air quality. For better air quality in your personal space, there is no product better than the AirPod.
In the September issue of our newsletter, we examined the issue of HVAC maintenance and ductwork cleaning. This week in an article in the AJC, writer Bill Garwood covered many of the same issues and topics in a story in the Home Section. Basically, he asks the question whether or not it is worth the cost to have your HVAC ducts cleaned this year before the weather turns colder. Garwood does not really answer his question, but he does provide the reader with some good facts that echo our feelings here at achoo! Allergy.
The Environmental Protection Agency states,
If not properly installed, maintained, and operated, HVAC components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris. If moisture is present, the potential for microbiological growth (e.g., mold) is increased and spores from such growth may be released into the home's living space. Some of these contaminants may cause allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them.
According the article, the EPA recommends duct cleaning only on an as-needed basis. However, if you suffer from allergies and asthma, you should consider the effect that a properly maintained HVAC system has on the air flow and the air quality inside your home. There are at least three circumstances that should make you think about cleaning your ducts. The first reason is finding substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface ducts or other components of your HVAC system. Wet or moldy insulation or insulated air ducts cannot be effectively cleaned and should be replaced. Note that not everything that looks like mold is mold. You may need to have samples professionally evaluated at a laboratory. Also, you must make sure that you correct the conditions that caused the mold growth in the first place. Otherwise, the mold problem will reoccur.
Secondly, if you discover that you have pests living inside of the ductwork, you have a problem. Insects living inside of air ducts can deposit unhealthy debris that may circulate through your system. Thirdly, air ducts clogged with excessive dust or debris release this dust into the home through supply registers. If not properly maintained, your own HVAC system could be contributing to the poor indoor air quality inside your home.
I agree with the AJC statement that other variables contribute to whether or not you should have ducts cleaned and HVAC maintenance done. These other living conditions that increase the chances of duct contamination are smokers in the household, pets that shed a lot, residents with allergies or asthma, and water contamination of the heating and cooling system.
Since achoo! Allergy came into being, we continually have tried to not only offer great products, but also information that best helps you find what you need. There are pages upon pages of information on our site, from buying guides to manufacturers specifications to product reviews by achoo! staffers. One very important addition to our information is the opinion from you, the customer.
It is no easy task trying to collect opinions and reviews from customers. Often when someone is satisfied, you hear little from them unless they order again. Unfortunately, you rarely hear back from a customer unless they are unhappy or dissatisfied with a product or service. Despite this, there are customers who have taken the time to provide us with feedback. Over the years, we have collected over 2,000 customer product reviews. We highly value these reviews since they give us some of the best information as to what items are most popular and most helpful to our customers. Customer reviews give other customers a firsthand opinion of a particular product or service, so they are not only helpful to us, but also beneficial to you.
We at achoo! appreciate all customer feedback, good and bad. It is one of the best indicators of what we are doing right and where we can improve. Each product page has a link to a page where you can submit a review or you can leave blog comments. Customer service is always available via phone or email. Your feedback and opinions are always appreciated. Keep up the good work, and whether positive or negative, we would be happy to hear your opinion on any purchase.
The Ultrasonic Digital humidifier is the crown jewel of Germ Guardian’s new humidifier series. I had the opportunity to take the Ultrasonic Digital home with me to test the unit in my daughter’s bedroom. The best feature of the humidifier is how quietly it operates. On the highest setting, the Ultrasonic Digital is almost silent. My daughter was able to sleep comfortably with the humidifier running in her bedroom. After setting the digital clock, I had the ability to set a timer to start and stop the humidifier while she slept.
One other area where this humidifier shines is the amount of control given to the user. The Ultrasonic Digital allows for exceptional control over the humidity output. Besides the timer function, I was able to control the power, the direction, and the temperature of the spray. The buttons and the digital display are easy to navigate. The display is fun to use and the graphics are simple to follow. Each function is controlled with large, readable buttons. The four speed settings—low, medium, high, and turbo--are displayed as colored lights that encircle the clock, and I was able to control the speed with a simple push of a button. With the spout on top of the unit, I could control the direction of the spray. The one drawback I could find was that the temperature control did not seem to generate a very warm spray. As with other humidifiers, you want to make sure this unit is up off the floor. Otherwise you may find the surrounding area damp in the morning.
My daughter really liked the night light feature. A soft ring of light encircles the front of the humidifier. The light (which can be turned on or off) is stylish and is bright enough to provide a comfortable glow in any child’s room.
The Ultrasonic Digital is bigger in size than some other humidifiers I have tested this year. The dimensions are 14.5 x 9 x 12 inches. This humidifier has a 1.4 gallon tank capacity which yields about three days of continuous use. With the Ultrasonic Digital I was able to tailor the output to fit my daughter’s needs and her sleep habits. The Ultrasonic Digital has a funky, retro design combined with optimal user control.
In our continuing effort to provide our customers with as much information as possible, we are reviewing and improving many areas of our website. It is equally important for you and us that we provide you with enough information, so that you can choose the products that best suit your needs. To this end, we recently have spent a great deal of time updating information for all of our air purifiers.
In this section, we made corrections wherever necessary, updated product information, added some of our latest customer reviews, and reworked many of our achoo! reviews on the product pages. Additionally, our Air Purifier Comparison Chart has been revised and updated. As new products and technologies come to the market, they not only make a name for themselves, but also require us to reexamine all current products. Also, many manufacturers always are remodeling and upgrading their products. Sometimes warranty information changes or prices increase or decrease.
After our bit of housekeeping, we hope that you learn a few new things, and you are able to find the products that you need. If you find anything that seems inaccurate or lacking in any way, please let us know. We always appreciate the feedback. As always, if you have any questions, we have customer service and sales representatives available six days a week.
Often in the world of online shopping, the only thing that differentiates the vast numbers of online retailers is their level of service. We highly value our customers and are constantly trying to provide the best service possible. In this effort, starting this week we have begun offering free expedited shipping on all in-stock Miele Vacuums. Depending on the vacuum you purchase, your shipment is guaranteed to arrive in one, two or three business days, anywhere in conterminous forty-eight. Best of all, we provide this service at no additional cost!
Arriving via FedEx or UPS, this includes all Meile vacuum orders placed before 3 PM, five days a week. All vacuums and accessories are shipped fully insured, and all vacuums have a signature requirement for delivery. For some, the signature option may be an issue. We require a signature for delivery on these high value items to protect you, the customer, and to ensure that your package arrives safely. For this and any other issue, feel free to contact our customer service department, and they would be happy to assist.
AllerAir, one of the most recognized names in the air purifier industry, has developed a new air purifier called the AirMedic MCS with EcoFlow™ Technology. This air purifier is based on the same technology and inert features as the AirMedic Plus. The AirMedic MCS with EcoFlow™ Technology has been enhanced with an additional three pounds of carbon filtration, superior particle filtration certified by an independent DOP test, and a higher CFM.
The AirMedic MCS is designed without the use of bonding agents and includes the following features: a sealed motor, powder-coated carbon canister, a 100% metal casing, and an organic cotton pre-filter. There is a medical-grade HEPA filter with a metal cap that filters air from a 360 degree intake. The AirMedic MCS D offers a 3” thick, 25 lb. bed of activated carbon coupled with the organic cotton pre-filter and Micro-HEPA filter to better trap not only gaseous chemicals but also tobacco smoke and odors. In addition to the enhanced technical features, the AirMedic MCS units are more compact and more aesthetically pleasing than other AllerAir units. You can now easily adjust the airflow rate with the variable speed control feature.
Many AllerAir fans are familiar with the AllerAir 5000 MCS series. AllerAir will no longer be offering the 5000 MCS Supreme or MCS D. The company will provide parts and maintenance for these units, but the superior technology in the AirMedic MCS series makes it the best line of products available for MCS sufferers.
Sam Teitelbaum, the President of AllerAir, used his personal experiences of coping with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) to create one of the best air purifiers on the market for those who struggle with this condition. The AirMedic MCS D is available now. Check our web site for more information in the coming days.
We rolled out the Allergy Armor™ blanket late last winter, but despite less than ideal timing they were an instant success. In less than a month our initial inventory of twin and full/queen size blankets was nearly gone. Though demand traditionally wanes during the warmer summer months, fall is almost here, and now is the time to start thinking about replacing that ratty, old blanket with something new.
Made from Polartec® microfiber fleece the Allergy Armor™ blanket provides soft, warm comfort that is guaranteed to last. This blanket is strong enough to withstand washing and comes with a lifetime warranty to attest to this. The microfiber material makes it water resistant as well as breathable, lightweight and most importantly, warm. With a microbial finish, the Allergy Armor™ blanket is also stain, bacteria and mold resistant.
Our ’08 stock is soon arriving, but we don’t expect them to be here long. So order yours today before they’re all gone.
If you have been looking to purchase the Consumer Reports top rated air cleaner, now is the time to buy. The Friedrich C90B has been reduced to $445, with FREE ground shipping to anywhere in the lower 48.
With its four stage cleaning process and three speed settings, the C90B offers AHAM certified filtration in one quiet package. The C90B is also one of the most energy efficient units on the market. This combined with not having to replace costly filters makes this unit one of the most inexpensive models to operate and maintain. While not recommended for asthmatics, this unit is ideal for smokers and those concerned with smoke odor.
Visit our specifications page to learn more about the Friedrich C90B Air Cleaner or purchase yours today!
Happy Earth Day! We have a special announcement for Earth Day 2008: Allergy Armor™ is going green!
For the past year, we have been developing Allergy Armor™ Organic, and it will finally be available at achooallergy.com on May 1.
We found the perfect organic cotton fabric for Allergy Armor™ Organic; it's the only non-dyed, non-treated, lab-tested organic dust mite barrier in the U.S. This 440-thread-count fabric is certified 100% organic and certified dust mite proof - and it's completely free of chemicals.
If you suffer from dust mite allergy as well as chemical sensitivity, Allergy Armor™ Organic is for you. After it has been tightly woven, the fabric is heat-pressed to shrink the pores down to 6 microns. Since dust mite allergen is around 10 microns in size, Allergy Armor™ Organic effectively blocks the allergenic particles.
Plus, Allergy Armor™ Organic is totally free of chemicals. If you're sensitive to polyester, urethanes, dyes, or other chemicals, then you'll love this all-natural fabric.
And organic farming is good for the environment! Organic farmers respect the Earth; they nurture the soil with natural fertilizers instead of contaminating it with synthetic chemicals that eventually end up in our food and water.
This Earth Day, show your love for Mother Earth by incoporating one of these simple ideas from thegreenguide.com into your life:
Save time and a lot of paper: Switch to tree-free billing and pay those bills online with the click of a button or an automatic debit. Approximately one billion trees-worth of paper are trashed each year in the U.S., and hard copy bills alone generate almost 700,000 tons of waste and almost two million tons of carbon dioxide. Both you and the planet will be happier without the excess garbage.
Take it a step further by preserving forests, which provide habitat for all sorts of Earth’s creatures and remove carbon dioxide from the air. Donate to Plant-I, 2020, which will plant an indigenous tree for each dollar you give or join the Nature Conservancy in their Plant a Billion Trees program and donate to plant trees in Brazilian rainforest.
Enjoy a certified wildlife habitat just by stepping out the back door. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) certifies yards, community gardens, school grounds and business sites through the “Garden for Wildlife” program, which looks for animal shelters and resources, the use of least-toxic pesticides, and water conservation. Start creating a backyard where native species take haven. See nwf.org for details.
Talk to your office manager about greening the workplace and, for starters, print on both sides of the paper. For a list of better paper products to choose, including Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper from well-managed forests, see the Paper Buying Guide.
Get your choo-choo on. Planning a trip? Check out the train schedule. According to the Nature Conservancy, on a cross-country trip, a train emits only about 4 to 15 percent of the carbon dioxide that a plane does (and an automobile is not much better). May 10 marks the first annual National Train Day, so it’s a good opportunity to give the rails a try. See amtrak.com for details.
Save water: According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program, Americans use an average of 170 gallons of water per day, and at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional or statewide water shortages by 2013. Use an egg timer to shave time off of your daily shower, and start collecting the “warm-up” water to use on your garden.
Get involved in the environment in your own neighborhood. You’ll become more personally invested in the earth’s health and will therefore be a better resident of your community and the planet. This Earth Day, do a little research. Visit a nearby farm to meet the people that make your food; to find farms and farmer's markets, check localharvest.org or ams.usda.gov. Learn about the quality of your local air quality and nearby rivers and streams from “Window to My Environment,” the EPA’s web tool for making a difference close to home, at epa.gov. And find out how to support endangered and threatened species in your area by visiting your state Fish and Wildlife services via fishandwildlife.org.
This year, please take a moment to recognize Earth Day - because if you suffer from allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities, the health of the planet directly affects your personal health. See Environmentalism, Allergies & Asthma to learn more.
Dr. Robert A. Wood, MD FAAAAI, told attendees that cow's milk allergy is not going away. In fact, it looks like it's getting worse. Back in 1990, the first big study on cow's milk allergy concluded that most children become tolerant by the age of three; however, more recent studies suggest that the usual course of developing tolerance lasts longer - that the majority of children outgrow the allergy by age six. Similar findings apply to egg allergy in children. Dr. Wood also pointed out that high specific IgE levels suggest that a child is less likely to outgrow the disease.
Dr. David M. Fleischer, MD, spoke about peanut allergy and tree nut allergy. In the past, it has generally been recommended that those with peanut allergy should avoid tree nuts - and vice-versa - because of the high potential for cross-contamination (in food processing equipment, for example). Dr. Fleischer shed light on recent studies which suggest a potential for cross-reactivity among peanuts and tree nuts - so that's another reason to avoid all nuts if you're allergic to one type of nut.
Current research suggests that the prevalence of peanut allergy (and likely tree nut allergy) is increasing. About 20% of children with peanut allergy will outgrow the allergy; and about 10% of children with tree nut allergy will outgrow the allergy. Among those who outgrow peanut allergy, recurrence is more common among individuals who rarely eat peanuts; it is less common among those who eat peanuts frequently. Dr. Fleischer pointed out the there's a seven percent chance that the younger sibling of a child with peanut allergy will also develop the allergy.
Dr. Sami L. Bahna, MD DrPH FAAAAI, gave a very interesting presentation about fish allergy. "Fish allergy is not universal," he said; that is, some people are allergic to certain types of fish but not others, and some people react to certain parts of the fish but not others. For example, some people react to dark meat but not white meat, and some react to the shell of shellfish but not the meat. Cooking methods can also affect the allergenicity of fish.
If you are allergic to one type of fish, there is an 85% chance that you are allergic to another type of fish. The fish species that are most prone to cross-reactivity include cod, salmon, pollack, and herring.
Dr. Andre E. Nel, MD PhD, explained how air particulates injure the airways and promote allergic sensitization. Small particles create oxidative stress; that is, they generate oxygen radicals that can cause damage and lead to cell death. The smaller the particle, the deeper it penetrates into the lungs - and the more damage it causes. Ultra-fine particles not only damage the airways, but they also worsen the inflammation associated with allergies and asthma, and they can damage the cardiovascular system. (You can actually chart an increase in the number of emergency room visits following an increase in air pollution.) Most of these dangerous ultra-fine particles come from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Dr. Grace K. LeMasters, PhD, presented evidence which showed that children who live near high-diesel-traffic areas experience increases in wheezing. She also pointed out that simply taking a two-hour walk on a street with heavy diesel-powered traffic can decrease lung function. Inner-city stop-and-go traffic is more dangerous than fast-moving highway traffic, as stop-and-go traffic pumps out more exhaust particles. Dr. LeMasters also suggested that some children are more vulnerable genetically to damage from air pollutants.
If you live near a highway or other source of air pollution, we recommend an air purifier with an activated carbon filter to adsorb the chemical pollutants. If you must spend time outdoors in a highly polluted area, wear a mask with an activated carbon filter; I recommend the Respro Aero Mask or the Honeycomb Mask.
Allergy Armor™ pillows go beyond hypoallergenic. Made with our exclusive Allergy Armor™ Ultra barrier fabric, these pillows deflect allergens like dust mites, animal dander, pollen, and mold.
Dust mites average around 250 microns in size, while their allergenic fecal pellets are 10 microns or larger. The average pore size for Allergy Armor™ Ultra is 2.8 microns. For reference, the period at the end of this sentence measures about 615 microns.
Since dust mites cannot physically fit throught the microscopic weave in the fabric, you'll never have to worry about the critters infiltrating your pillow. (On the other hand, dust mite infestation can cause the weight of a standard pillow to increase 10% after just one year.)
Because Allergy Armor™ pillows have built-in barrier protection, there's no need for a separate allergy relief pillow cover. Simply place your decorative pillow case over the pillow, and rest easy at night, knowing that the intimate space around your face is free of allergens.
Because customer education is a top priority at achooallergy.com, we decided to move away from the traditional catalog format this year and focus on teaching people how to survive allergies: by avoiding allergens with scientifically proven environmental control methods.
The Allergy Sufferer's Survival Guide is not your typical catalog. While it contains information about our most popular products, it also contains solution guides for the following allergic conditions:
The Food Allergy & Anaphlaxis Network (FAAN) reports that country music star Trace Adkins will be part of the celebrity line-up in Donald Trump's TV show The Celebrity Apprentice, which debuts tonight at 9:00 PM EST on NBC. The celebrities will be competing for the charities of their choice.
"I decided to do this show because I wanted to help raise awareness for the Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)," says Adkins, who has a daughter with severe food allergies. "I don’t think many people are aware that so many children are developing food allergies these days. Something we’re doing has to be causing this and we’ve got to figure out what it is."
"It's bad enough that we're invisible to humans and have been relegated to the demeaning duty of disposing of their dead skin," laments Charles D. Mite, President of the Dust Mites Guild of America. "But now, just because some people have sensitive immune systems, everybody's buying these horrific Allergy Armor™ bedding packages."
"We dust mites don't stand a chance against Allergy Armor™," continues Mite. "Once the cover zips up, there's no getting out, no getting in. Fellow mites are trapped inside pillows and mattresses, starving and dying. It's just not fair. And now achooallergy.com is literally giving away Allergy Armor™ bedding packages!"
Allergy Armor™, developed by achoo! ALLERGY & AIR Products, Inc., zips up to block dust mites and their associated allergens out of pillows and mattresses. Approximately 80 percent of allergy sufferers are sensitive to dust mite allergen.
Several million dust mites may live inside a single mattress. Since they feed off dead human skin, there's never a shortage of food. The average human sheds about 600,000 particles of skin every hour; that's about 1.5 pounds a year (and most of that dead skin flakes off in bed).
"As of today, we are walking out of all bedrooms equipped Allergy Armor™," says Mite. "If these animals known as 'humans' want to get rid of all the dead skin on their beds, they can vacuum it up themselves."
In a move that sparked the nationwide dust mite strike, achooallergy.com recently announced plans to give away 15 Allergy Armor™ Ultra bedding packages (among other prizes totaling $22,000) during their second annual Allergy Relief Holiday Giveaway. Allergy Armor™ Ultra, recently recommended by Women's Health magazine, is the most comfortable and most effective dust mite barrier available, featuring the smallest average pore size in the industry at 2.8 microns.
Sign up for the Allergy Relief Holiday Giveaway achooallergy.com. Registration ends on December 14.
Yesterday, Jeffrey Kanel of AllerAir Industries held a meeting with achoo! ALLERGY employees. Such meetings are a regular occurrence at achoo! ALLERGY, where continuing education regarding allergy relief products and disseminating this information to allergy sufferers is one of our top priorities.
AllerAir specializes in air purification units containing activated carbon, which controls exposure to chemicals, off-gassing, and noxious fumes. AllerAir president discusses this further in AllerAir President Sam Teitelbaum on Activated Carbon Filtration. People who suffer from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) are greatly helped by the use of such units. Even people without manifested sensitivities to chemicals benefit from the use of a carbon air purifier that eliminates toxic gasses and odors from the air.
The amount of carbon in any given unit is important because it increases "dwell time," a crucial factor in the success of removing lethal chemicals from the air. Dwell time refers to the amount of time that a substance takes to pass through the carbon filter. The thicker the carbon, the longer the dwell time and the better the unit is at trapping chemicals. AllerAir is proud to offer the highest carbon content in the industry. Their carbon filters run at a minimum of two-and-a-half inches in width.
Kanel also recommends running units on the low setting in order to increase dwell time. Lower settings cause air to pass through the carbon filter more slowly, increasing the amount of time the air “dwells” on the filter, thereby allowing the carbon to absorb as many chemical substances as possible.
Ironically, the very carbon that filters chemicals from the air can cause sensitivity issues in those with MCS. To alleviate this problem, we offer an AllerAir Test Kit, which consists of five different types of carbon samples. The kit allows buyers to choose the type of carbon in their AllerAir air purifier to ensure that it will not be bothersome. Test kits run at $60, which is deducted from the cost of the unit.
Along with carbon filters, AllerAir units come with HEPA filters, which are 99.97% effective in trapping allergens such as pollen, mold, and dust mites. AllerAir's HEPA filters are specially treated to prevent cracking at the pleats, a common phenomenon that impedes HEPA filter effectiveness. UV lights, an optional add-on, are also available to destroy pathogenic substances. In addition to the UV light, consumers may choose from a comprehensive breadth of customization options. For instance, the AllerAir 5000 DS and DXS air purifiers are designed especially to deal with tobacco smoke. Armed with special pre-filters to trap tar as well as specially blended activated carbon that traps up to 400 of the toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke, AllerAir is a prime choice air purification system for environments affected by tobacco smoke. The AllerAir 5000 Vocarb air purifiers feature over 40 different blends of impregnated carbon to combat the effects of particular Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Customization also extends to the appearance of the units, which can be painted to blend in to their surroundings.
Across the spectrum of their varied offerings, AllerAir units are easy to maintain, perhaps among the easiest out there. A pre-filter that traps larger matter is housed just within the unit’s underside – you can simply pull it out and vacuum or replace it in seconds, without any tools.
Achoo! employees left the meeting feeling proud to offer their customers such an all-inclusive and top-of-the line product that protects against both allergens and chemicals.
Cade McDonald, CEO and founder of achoo! ALLERGY, was recently re-tested for allergies.
He stopped taking his immunotherapy allergy shots a couple of years ago because he developed a bad sinus infection (and it's not a good idea to receive allergy shots when you're very sick). McDonald was re-tested last week because he is considering trying the shots again.
In just two years, McDonald has actually become more sensitive to certain allergens - like the European cockroach. And, unfortunately, he's still allergic to dust mites, pollen, pet dander, and mold.
Looking at the photo of his arm, you may think that allergy testing is a painful process.
"Not at all," says McDonald.
During an allergy test, the skin is barely pricked, and a small amount of allergen is introduced into the skin. If you have an allergy, redness and swelling will appear in the spot where the allergen was introduced. The reaction happens quickly, and results are usually available within 15 minutes after testing.
Allergy testing is very important for a couple of reasons. First, if you have severe allergies and you're considering getting allergy shots, your doctor will need to know your specific offending allergens before he or she can prepare the correct injectable serum. And, even if your allergies are not so severe, it helps to know your environmental allergens so that you can do everything possible to avoid them.
Different allergens require different environmental control measures.
If you're allergic to dust mites, for example, your first step in allergen avoidance should be to cover your mattress and pillows with Allergy Armor™. On the other hand, if you're allergic to pollen, you may first consider getting an air purifier, mask, HEPA vacuum cleaner, or window filter, depending on the location of your worst allergy attacks.
If you'd like to learn how to avoid your specific allergen(s), feel free to email me. I'll be glad to help.
We had an achoo! ALLERGY booth in the exhibit hall to answer questions about Allergy Armor™ and other environmental control products. It was a great opportunity to interact with all the healthcare professionals who treat allergy sufferers across the nation.
To lighten the mood and give all the doctors a break from their busy routines, we decided to set up a contest for all the allergists in attendance: Guitar Hero: Rock of Allergy.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Land of UCLA Medical Center! Dr. Land crushed the competition with his expert Guitar Hero skills. We'll be sending Dr. Land an Allergy Armor™ Ultra bedding package as his prize. Look for an interview with Dr. Land in the next issue of Allergy Consumer Report.
Here are some photos from the meeting:
Ashley Vinson & Khristina McClinic at the achoo! ALLERGY booth.
Dr. Land smiles after his prize-winning guitar solo.
Guitar Hero: Just what the doctor ordered.
Watch out for those dust mites!
Power Suit, Power Chords - Rock On!
We look forward to attending the 2008 ACAAI meeting in Seattle!
Web traffic here at the Allergy Relief Blog has increased dramatically over the past couple of months.
Welcome, newcomers!
In light of all the new visitors, I'd like to take this opportunity to let all the "newbies" know about Allergy Consumer Report.
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No matter what your relationship status, you're definitely not snoozing alone. Every night, thousands of dust mites settle into your linens to feed on dead skin cells. Try Allergy Armor™ Ultra Bedding, breathable microfiber alternatives to your traditional Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases. The fabric's super-teeny "pore size" (the gap between threads) prevents microscopic critters from burrowing into your bed and skin. These sheets feel smooth, not stiff - and they're better than anything else on the market at keeping mites out.
(Note: Allergy Armor™ Ultra mattress & pillow covers are designed to work underneath your normal decorative sheets and pillowcases - so you can actually use your traditional Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowcases while receiving the protection of Allergy Armor™ Ultra.)
Allergy Armor™ Ultra, the best allergy relief bedding available, was exclusively introduced on achooallergy.com earlier today. Luxurious and breathable, Allergy Armor™ Ultra is our highest quality allergy relief bedding for those who demand the ultimate in comfort and protection from dust mites, mold, pet dander and other allergens. A unique finishing process shrinks the fabric's pores to the smallest size in the industry, effectively blocking out even the tiniest allergens like cat dander without compromising comfort. Best of all, Allergy Armor™ Ultra provides lasting allergy relief and comes with a lifetime warranty.
You have only 2 days left to register to win a free, autographed copy of Dr. Gloria Gilbere's book Pain & Inflammation Matters, which includes unique recipes and easy-to-understand information regarding natural health solutions for pain, inflammation, and accompanying disorders like arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, lupus, colitis, tendonitis, gingivitis, angina, leaky gut, gout, scleroderma, generalized chronic pain, and more.
We'll randomly draw 4 winners on December 1, 2006. Not many people have signed up so far, so you've got a good chance of winning.
And if you haven't already done so, you should also register for our Allergy-Proof Bedroom Holiday Giveaway. No purchase required. Nothing to lose; over $5,000 in allergy relief products to gain.
"If you're trying to eliminate indoor allergies, the best place to start is the bedroom," advises Angel Waldron of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Now you can enter to win everything you need to allergy-proof your bedroom. To show our appreciation to loyal customers like you, achooallergy.com is giving away over $7,000 worth of allergy relief prizes in the Allergy-Proof Bedroom Holiday Giveaway.
No purchase necessary to enter or win prizes. Registration ends December 15, 2006. See official rules, view full list of prizes, and enter to win at www.achooallergy.com/holiday-giveaway.
Congratulations to Valerie from San Luis Obispo, CA for winning a free, autographed copy of Dr. Gloria Gilbere's book Invisible Illnesses in our previous book promo.
Valerie writes: "I'm hopeful this book can help. Just remaining functional can be so difficult: chronic fatigue, off-the-chart allergies and persistent brain fog all keep me swimming upstream day after day for year after year. Some doctors have believed there's a real problem, but nothing yet seems to provide much resolution to the problem. So I educate myself as much as I can and try out different approaches until one fits. And maybe the key--or at least parts of the puzzle--will be right here in this book."
We hope to hear more from Valerie after she finishes reading the book.
Invisible Illnesses by Dr. Gloria Gilbere, doctor of naturopathy and natural health, takes the reader on a tour of "invisible illnesses," many of which are increasing in prevalence in our modern, toxic society. In Invisible Illnesses, Dr. Gilbere discusses her own battles with intestinal permeability (leaky guy syndrome), food allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, and fibromyalgia, as well as allergic arthritis, allergic skin conditions, chronic fatigue, chemically induced immune disorders, environmental illnesses, other illnesses, and natural health therapies that emphasize diet and lifestyle.
Never again wonder when it’s time to replace a filter for your air purifier with the new Clean Air Club’s free air purifier filter replacement reminder program. This wonderful reminder system is extremely easy and beneficial, making sure replacement dates are never forgotten. Simply complete the no-hassle form, sit back and relax. When it’s time for a filter change, you’ll receive a friendly reminder and a convenient link to a webpage where you can purchase the right replacement filter for your air purifier. Don’t worry, no information you provide will ever be used for any other purpose and you’ll never again have to worry about the next time your air purifier needs a replacement filter.
achoo! ALLERGY Customer Service Representative Kevin Foote (pictured on right) participated in Atlanta’s Asthma Walk on April 29 to help bring attention to this devastating chronic illness. Participants in the walk raised over $25,000 for research and education. Kevin also gave out stuffed dust mite toys to the kids at the event. You can still contribute to the Asthma Walk at the American Lung Association's Southeast Region website.
A press release from a Texas allergy practice details a few of the effects that allergies can have on daily performance - for both adults and kids. The article references the AAAAI's recent findings that up to 40% of children miss school days each year due to allergic rhinitis. And, millions of dollars a year are lost, as adults miss work due to their allergy symptoms. The article recommends "avoidance measures and treatment," as well as a visit to your local allergist or immunologist.
Well, we've finally wrapped up our book giveaway. Congratulations to Heather, Mihaela, and Don, who each won a free copy of My House is Killing Me by Jeffrey C. May. Here's a bit about our three winners:
Heather says: "I've lived everywhere from the Midwest (Texas panhandle, the 'Green Country' of Oklahoma) to the south (Alabama, central Florida), and the thing that remains constant is my allergy misery: Burning eyes, itching nose, sneeze-after-sneeze sessions (I add a sneeze every few years, it seems) and a sore throat from all the drainage." Heather suffers from allergies most in the morning, so she figures the problem has something to do with her house. Hopefully the book will help her identify the problem and cure her allergies… as well as making the home a healthier environment for her nieces and nephews as well.
Mihaela found her allergy problems started when she moved to the United States just a few years ago. "I was fine for almost a year...now I'm struggling...I'm experiencing the wonderful symptoms of allergies." Mihaela has been using a combination of prescription and over-the-counter allergy medications to help control her allergy symptoms.
And Don has five kids around the house, four of whom have allergies and asthma. As Don says, "A healthy environment is a big deal to this family"... we can certainly sympathize!
Once again, congratulations to our winners, and best of luck to them in their endeavors to achieve a healthier and allergy-proofed home!
And to everyone else, continue to check back on the blog. We'll have more contests, prizes and discounts.
The January issue of the achoo! Review went out yesterday. With three articles and six featured new products, it was packed full of cool allergy news and tips to start 2006 off the right way. If you're not signed up for the newsletter, you can read it on the web. Or, sign up on the sidebar at www.achooallergy.com to receive the newsletter every month, so you don't have to worry about missing an issue.
achoo! ALLERGY's newest product addition is a 100% cotton pillow. At first, I wasn't sure what to think about this pillow -- it seemed a little plain and firm, maybe even a little lumpy. However, I brought one home to try out. I even showed it to some of my friends to get their opinions, because I know that pillows definitely fall under the category of different strokes for different folks.
One of the first people to try out the new pillow was a friend from out of town. After a long day and a tiring flight, he needed something to rest his head on for a while. He loved the 100% cotton pillow! In fact, he loved it so much, I could hardly get him to give it back to me.
After sleeping on the 100% cotton pillow myself, I have come to see its charms. It's firm yet springy, and its soft support make it an ideal pillow for a side sleeper. It is 100% natural cotton, completely free of chemicals, so it has a pure and wholesome appeal. In fact, there is something very comforting about it -- I could definitely see it becoming my favorite pillow. Check it out on www.achooallergy.com: the KB 100% Cotton Pillow.
Posted by Desirina on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
The achoo! Review, achoo! ALLERGY's monthly email newsletter, went out to subscribers today. The newsletter includes articles and a few featured products. It's too late to receive this issue in your email... but it's not too late to read it on the web. Or, look for featured stuff from the newsletter to show up here over the next couple of days. You can sign up for the newsletter at www.achooallergy.com.
Posted by Desirina on Wednesday, December 07, 2005
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Dr. Robert A. Wood, MD FAAAAI, told attendees that cow's milk allergy is not going away. In fact, it looks like it's getting worse. Back in 1990, the first big study on cow's milk allergy concluded that most children become tolerant by the age of three; however, more recent studies suggest that the usual course of developing tolerance lasts longer - that the majority of children outgrow the allergy by age six. Similar findings apply to egg allergy in children. Dr. Wood also pointed out that high specific IgE levels suggest that a child is less likely to outgrow the disease.
Dr. Grace K. LeMasters, PhD, presented evidence which showed that children who live near high-diesel-traffic areas experience increases in wheezing. She also pointed out that simply taking a two-hour walk on a street with heavy diesel-powered traffic can decrease lung function. Inner-city stop-and-go traffic is more dangerous than fast-moving highway traffic, as stop-and-go traffic pumps out more exhaust particles. Dr. LeMasters also suggested that some children are more vulnerable genetically to damage from air pollutants.
The Food Allergy & Anaphlaxis Network (FAAN) reports that country music star Trace Adkins will be part of the celebrity line-up in Donald Trump's TV show The Celebrity Apprentice, which debuts tonight at 9:00 PM EST on NBC. The celebrities will be competing for the charities of their choice.
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