Author: Ali McDonald
Phytoremediation, say what?
Phytoremediation, from the Ancient Greek word for ‘plant’, and the Latin for ‘restoring balance’, describes the treatment of environmental problems (bioremediation) through the use of plants that mitigate the problem without the need to excavate the contaminant material and dispose…
National Sleep Awareness Week!
March 7th to March 13th is National Sleep Awareness Week! This is the perfect opportunity to recognize one of the most important aspects of a happy, healthy, and successful life–sufficient and restful sleep. _The Austin Air Bedroom Machine, endorsed by…
Blueair Air Purifiers Are On Sale!
For a limited time only, Blueair Air Purifiers are 10% off the regular retail price! Don't miss this opportunity to save on one of our best air purifiers. Check out the prices marked in red on our Blueair product pages.…
Miele Vacuum Cleaner Wins Design Award
The Miele Cat & Dog upright vacuum cleaner is the 2011 Housewares Design Award winner in the Floor Care Electrics category. The Miele Vacuum cleaner was ‘best in category’ beating out other competition from Bissell, Electrolux, and others. _Ideal for…
Introducing the Dyson Groom Pet Brush
Have you been watching the Westminster Dog Show like I have? Congratulations to Hickory the Scottish Deerhound for winning ‘Best in Show’. All the dogs in this year
Air Filters and Your Health
We have been touting the benefits and advantages of HEPA air purifiers and furnace filters for many years. Air purifiers and air cleaners are very popular products that can help you live longer and healthier. _In a recent blog post,…
How Healthy is Your Relationship with Your Pet?
Love your pet? Is Fluffy or Fido like part of the family? For most pet owners, the answer is of course,
RoHS – What It Means For Your Health
RoHS (pronounced rohas), or The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, was implemented in the European Union in 2006. It is a standard that limits the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical…
New Law Passed To Help Schools Manage Food Allergies
On January 4, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act became law as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. It mandates the creation of voluntary food allergy management guidelines to apply to schools across the United States. While voluntary,…
New Website Feature! Customer Q & A on Product Pages
We spend a lot of time in meetings, at lunches, and in team huddles trying to figure out ways to provide our customers with a great shopping experience. At the same time, we want to provide beneficial product information that…
The Miele Titan – Top Seller for 2010
One of our best selling products in 2010 was the Miele Titan vacuum cleaner. This power packed and easy to use canister vacuum comes with an attractive red shell at a reasonable price. In addition to doing a fabulous job…
Choosing the Right Humidifier
_During the winter months, having a humidifier in your home is essential to maintain environmental control of allergens. Dry air may bring on or exacerbate eczema, may lead to itchy or inflamed mucous membranes, and can dry out allergens which…
Top 10 Stocking Stuffers at AchooAllergy.com
Are you still looking for the perfect stocking stuffer–one that is both fun and useful? These mini items are all available to ship from the AchooAllergy.com warehouse! _ _FURminator
Flying Cats
In the 2006 movie ‘Snakes on a Plane’, Samuel L. Jackson is tormented by snakes released on an airplane. Snakes probably are not a big concern for most allergy sufferers traveling this holiday season, but cats on a plane could…
November Sell-a-bration Sale!
The old adage is really true: Time flies when you are having fun! It is hard to believe, but time is running out on our November sale to celebrate 10 years in business. You have a few days left to…
My Love Affair with the Austin Healthmate Air Purifier
My family and I recently had to vacate our house due to a hot water heater leak that led to the discovery of rotten asbestos tiles from the 1960s which led to the discovery of mold. Our lower level, basement,…
Your 1st Line of Defense–Mattress and Pillow Encasements
There are many ways to address allergies, but the first and most important line of defense is a good mattress cover and pillow encasements. We spend up to 1/3 of our lives in bed and 80% of all people with…
Wood Burning Stoves and Indoor Air Quality
As Jack Frost begins to nip at noses, many people use wood burning stoves to either entirely heat their homes or supplement their central heating. Warm feelings from cuddling up near a wood burning stove seem like a wonderful way…
Introducing the Vapamore MR-100 Steam Cleaner…
We are excited to announce a new addition to our steam cleaners offering
Introducing the Miele Active AirClean Filter
Miele makes one of the best canister vacuums for asthma and allergy sufferers in the United States, but they are not content to rest on their success. Recently, the company released a new filter that you can use in your…
Introducing the Dyson DC33 Vacuum Cleaner
As the new introductory model to Dyson's line of upright vacuum cleaners, the Dyson DC33 Multi Floor is an ideal upright vacuum for allergy and asthma sufferers who need top notch cleaning ability without sacrificing indoor air quality. _This wheeled…
How to Avoid Bringing Home Bed Bugs
Bed Bug mania has been sweeping the country with lots of articles from major media outlets and on the internet. An infestation of these critters in your home is costly and frustrating. One common way of starting a bed bug…
Introducing the Miele Cat & Dog Vacuum
The name says it all–this vacuum is ideal if you have pets! The new Miele Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner packs great features and accessories into a powerful home cleaning machine. Similar to other Miele S7 uprights, it helps eliminate…
AchooAllergy.com – Quality Products
It is the goal of every consumer to walk away with not only an excellent price and great customer service experience, but also the best quality product. We strive to provide our customers with all three. When we first opened…
Warning about Generic Products for your Miele
The recent trend toward buying generic vacuum bags is a big concern, because these bags and filters are not as effective at capturing particles that trigger allergy and asthma attacks. Additionally, in a recent study commissioned by Miele and published…
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FURminator Photo Contest on Facebook
Would you like to try the FURminator for free? To enter the contest, all you have to do is ‘Like’ our AchooAllergy.com page on Facebook and then submit a photograph of your dog. Tell us a little about why he…
Introducing the Ebac Desiccant Dehumidifier
Ebac desiccant dehumidifiers are the perfect solution for low temperature environments where excess humidity is a concern. Each unit comes with features like an hours run meter and all steel construction. They can be easily ducted for installation in your…
Introducing the Miele Capri
The most recent addition to the line of Miele S2 canister vacuum cleaners is the Miele Capri. The Miele Capri is the perfect vacuum for anyone looking for the quality of a Miele canister vacuum in an inexpensive package. Featuring…
Social Media for Allergy Sufferers
The new trend of interactive web communities and social media brings some wonderful opportunities for community as well as some areas to be cautious of. People suffering from a medical condition or an allergy can now communicate with others. There…
Friedrich Kuhl in Consumer Reports
Yesterday, on their Home and Garden blog, Consumer Reports reviewed a brand new line of window air conditioners from Friedrich. The Friedrich Kuhl line of air conditioners have a sleek, new design with many great features that appeal to anyone…
Bedbugs Going After Goldman Sachs?
These days it seems like everyone is on the attack against the investment banking industry. It looks like bedbugs have joined the fray and possibly have invaded the Goldman Sachs building. With bedbugs, you always can count on two things.…
Kroger Recalls Ice Cream
Summer has already arrive here in the South where temperatures have been over 90 degrees for the past week. Ice cream, the cool summer treat, is probably flying off the shelves. But, food allergy sufferers always have to be concerned…
Top 3 Portable AC Questions
Why Do I Need One? _Besides helping you create a cool, comfortable environment in your home, the benefits you receive from these units include: energy saving spot cooling, no obstruction of window views, and no ugly window units. With a…
Off the Clock- Volunteering in Nashville
I recently visited Nashville to help with the cleanup and recovery efforts following the flooding that occurred there. Residents refer to the storms that caused the Nashville flooding as their
Changing Your Austin Healthmate Filter
Austin Air air purifiers feature a true, medical grade HEPA filter. HEPA filters in an Austin Air air purifier should be replaced every three to five years. Depending on usage and environment, the pre-filter on these units should be replaced…
The Allergy Capitals of America
A recent article about allergy suffering in America has some very interesting new information about what has made this allergy season tougher than ever on allergy sufferers. According to the article, Dr. Clifford Bassett, a NYC based allergist, blames this…
Introducing the Friedrich Kuhl
Recently, we added Portable Air Conditioners to our website, because we know that the summer heat is right around the corner. We also use one of these units in our own Computer / Mechanical room to maintain a constant temperature.…
Oil Spill Along the Gulf Coast
The BP oil spill off the coast of Louisiana is a devastating environmental disaster that is already looking like it will eclipse the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Many of BPs attempts to minimize the damage have already been a…
Asthma Awareness Day 2010
The spring season and the month of May always are times when allergy and asthma sufferers seem to have the most symptoms. The increase in pollen during these months make going out of the house a problem for many of…
Volcanic Ash and Air Quality
Breathing volcanic ash can have a big impact on respiratory health. There are people all across Europe who are suffering from the devastating impact of the eruption of the volcano underneath the glacier, Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland. Health effects are worse…
Atlanta Hits Record Pollen Levels
Many of us in Atlanta have been enjoying the great weather for the past week. Temperatures have been in the 80s and the sun has been shining. However, the pollen count in Atlanta has skyrocketed over the last week to…
Ventilation is Vital to Indoor Air Quality
In a recent article published in the magazine Today's Facility Manager, Doug Garrett talks about the importance of understanding some of the basics related to moisture problems. Moisture problems are very hard to identify and to decide on a way…
NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot
Developed by chronic sinus sufferer Dr. Ketan Mehta, the NeilMed NasaFlo Neti Pot is a complete, soothing, saline nasal rinse kit that provides much-needed moisture and natural relief from allergy and sinus symptoms. If you are congested, this natural remedy…
Choosing a Size for an Allergy Mask
Most masks we sell are one size fits all. They are adjustable. The key measurement from the top of the mask to the bottom is almost always more than enough for most people. The extra space around your head is…
Danby Dehumidifiers Arrive Next Week!
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…
Blueair Replacement Filters on Sale Now
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…
Miele Callisto Receives An Upgrade
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…
Annual ‘Winter White’ Sale
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.…