http://www.sylvane.com/blog Solutions for a Healthy Indoor Environment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For many of us, the chill of winter makes us long for the snap, crackle, and pop of a cozy fire. However, installing a fireplace in our homes isn’t always an option due to financial reasons or property constraints (i.e., condos and apartments). Luckily, Sylvane has the next best thing ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/electric-fireplaces-provide-warmth-and-ambiance/ Do you want to learn more about IQAir's number-one-selling air purifier for allergy and asthma relief? Great! We're happy to teach you. Now, you can get an up-close tour of the IQAir HealthPro Plus by watching our new HealthPro Plus video. This first installment marks our jump into the world of ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/must-watch-iqair-healthpro-plus-video/ Here in metro Atlanta, many residents are in clean-up mode after a historic eight days of continuous rainstorms plunged parts of the city and the city's suburbs underwater. State officials estimate that Georgia flooding has caused an estimated $250 million worth of damage. While watching the news coverage, I was ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/recovering-from-a-flood/ The summer of 2009 has officially begun. To help increase your comfort level this season, we have introduced another option for weathering those toasty – and often unforgiving – temperatures. Along with our wide variety of freestanding portable air conditioners, we offer a great selection of highly efficient and ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/window-air-conditioners-from-sylvane/ Drip…drip…drip. Does this situation sound familiar? You open your refrigerator, longing for a tall glass of clean water – only to be met with an empty water filter pitcher. Now, you’re going to have to refill it and wait for what seems like an eternity while your tap water ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/a-speedier-water-filter-pitcher/ Electronics-giant Sharp has introduced 2 super-quiet yet very powerful models into its series of sleek and attractive portable air conditioners. The new units – the Sharp CV-P12PX and the Sharp CV-P13PX – have loads of impressive features. They are equipped with four operating modes, three fan speeds, automatic draining ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/new-sharp-portable-air-conditioners/ Swedish manufacturer Blueair certainly has you covered, now that it has added five new manual models—spanning a range of room sizes—to its brood of allergen-zapping and smoke-stopping air cleaners. The newest Blueair air purifiers are the 203, 303, 403, 503, and 603 models. The smallest unit, the Blueair 203, ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/new-blueair-air-purifiers/ All right, I didn't actually list 101 here (just 21), but there are seemingly endless uses for our brand new Ladybug Tekno 2350 Vapor Steam Cleaner. Manufactured by Advanced Vapor Technologies, this system is the most powerful Ladybug steam cleaner available. The EPA-qualified Tekno 2350 makes use of the ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/uses-for-the-ladybug-tekno-2350/ Are you dreaming of a powerful portable AC that requires only minimal maintenance, features a savvy design, and can actually help you save money? Well, it's not just a dream. Feast your eyes on our latest portable air conditioner (PAC) from New Jersey-based manufacturer, Amcor. The Amcor NanoMax C14000E ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/amcors-14000-btu-portable-air-conditioner/ Today, millions of people across the globe are celebrating Earth Day. In honor of this nearly 40-year-old celebration, I pose this question to you: Do you know your carbon footprint? Thanks to the Earth Day Network, I know mine. I calculated it using their Ecological Footprint Calculator, and I'm ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/eco-friendly-products-for-earth-day/ Yesterday afternoon, President Obama and the First Family welcomed their new furry, four-legged canine "Bo" to the White House. Bo, a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog, is a curly-haired, black-and-white puppy with a lion-cut tail and lots of appeal. Aside from his penchant for being a gentle companion, obedient, agile, and ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/americas-first-hypoallergenic-dog/ Spring pollen is back – and it's in full force. As reported by CNN, ABC News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – and quite possibly, that thick layer of yellow powder on your car – this year's spring pollen is apparently going to be worse than ever. 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I must admit that even amidst positive reviews from our customers, I was very hesitant to pour water through my nose. Visions of gasping and coughing from accidentally ... http://www.sylvane.com/blog/neti-pot-adventures/