From time to time, a customer may call in here at AchooAllergy and actually get to speak with me (a real treat, I know!). This does not happen too often as I will be the first to admit, I’m not a sales person, and the phones are generally something I try to avoid. Technical questions, specifics, pros and cons of products? That’s my realm. Though, when I have taken calls from customers, I do find that it is generally easy for me to talk about our products (both the negatives and positives). This is largely because I believe in those products and their ability to help people feel better and breathe easier.
When new products arrive I often take them home and test them. We at Achoo believe that the true test of a product doesn’t come in a lab. Instead, it comes in your home or office where the product will actually be used. In addition to product testing, we also use many of the products we offer right here in our offices. From air purifiers to vacuums, we trust in and use the same brands you find on our site. A quick walk through our office proves it.
Most of the Allergy Armor bedding products you enjoy are made right here in our Atlanta facility. With all the daily cutting and sewing going on you might be surprised how much dust an operation like this can produce. Visible dust and bedding fibers are the biggest culprit, and to combat these we like Blueair Air Purifiers. While other brands may offer better filtration of microscopic particles such as Aeris Health Air Purifiers, Blueair fits the bill for three reasons. No one suffers from allergies, asthma or chemical sensitivities, so micro-particle filtration and high amounts of specialized carbon are’t really needed for this use. Second, the Blueair units move large amounts of air, which is great for this space. Lastly, all models are Energy Star compliant, which is important since they run 24/7. We try, as a company, to reduce our emissions and limit our carbon footprint.
Furthermore, carbon offsetting is a form of climate action that is used to compensate or ‘give back’ for emissions that can’t yet be avoided. Carbon offsets are done by making a positive impact on the environment somewhere else, by investing in climate projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere or avoid emissions. You may check out sites like carbonclick.com for more on this.
For the floors, we use a Miele Jasper. You might not be familiar with the Jasper, as it is only available in stores (including our lovely showroom in Atlanta). The Jasper is lightweight and has a sealed system and powerful suction. In combination, these aspects easily remove fibers and dust bunnies that can quickly accumulate in that space. Plus, it keeps chugging along even after you completely fill the bag, though I don’t recommend doing this! The Jasper is similar to the Red Velvet (sans the velvety goodness).
Throughout our offices you’ll find other HEPA air purifiers in use. Due to their very long filter life, ease of use and ability to take a good ding from time to time, Austin Air units are the most commonly found. They not only keep down dust, but they also came in handy during the multiple renovation projects we’ve undertaken here.
While some simply sell you products, we use what we offer and stand behind what we sell. If we wouldn’t use it here, how could we ever expect you to use it in your home or office?
Author: Kevin Gilmore