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Reverse osmosis is a form of water filtration that works by pushing water through a microscopically small filter material. This semi-permeable membrane has a pore size of around 0.0001 microns. An opening that is small only allows water molecules to pass through. The membrane catches (and removes) any larger molecules, including contaminants, organic materials, or […]

Today preventing the spread of the virus is a paramount issue. But how or where does this happen? Is it easy or difficult to catch a virus? When my children were little, if one of them caught the flu, we all fell ill, no matter how many failed attempts I made to isolate my siblings,

Indoor air contains pollutants which affect human health. Some of these pollutants come from outdoors, and others come from indoor sources and activities, such as cooking, cleaning, secondhand smoke, building materials, consumer products, and home furnishings. These indoor air pollutants are particles or gases, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Common contaminants found indoors include particulate

It’s VERY IMPORTANT to give your pets filtered water. I’m sure you love your pets as much as we love our dog Lucky. We all want our pets to live long, healthy lives. Giving them chlorine-free water is one of the most important things we can do for them. Chlorine is a pesticide, as defined

Yes, water purification tablets expire. The most common forms of water purification tablets are Chlorine and Iodine. Chlorine and iodine tablets typically expire after 3-5 years if not used. However, once opened, they can expire after as quickly as less than a year if they are not properly stored.  Always follow the directions and guidelines

The global bottled water market size reached $ 220.5 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 339.5 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.4% during 2022-2027. Why Do People Drink Bottled Water? Convenience Taste Concern about Tap Water Safety / Health As an alternative to Another Bottled Drink We spend a

Do these words sound familiar? “Last night was rough”, “ I just couldn’t fall asleep”, “I just couldn’t shut my mind off!” We have all said this more than a few times in our lives….maybe even this week….or last night. A good night’s sleep is critical for our health and wellness. Quality sleep boosts our

According to the Mayo Clinic, Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 The main types of sleep apnea are: Obstructive sleep apnea: This is the most common type.

Point of Use filters are water filters placed where you use your water: showerhead (point to Carico product in each of these), faucets, and those installed under sinks. They are placed at strategic exit points in plumbing in order to filter out microbiological contaminants (bacteria, germs, mold, etc.) that a whole house system cannot. What

Everyone knows how bad you feel when you don’t get a good night’s sleep. You are tired, irritable, and in a brain fog. It affects your entire day. According to the National Institutes for Health, not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many diseases and disorders such as heart disease, dementia, obesity,