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July 29, 2026

What Kills RSV? A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

What kills RSV, how long it survives on surfaces, and the warning signs parents and caregivers should know this RSV season.

July 22, 2026

How to Protect a Newborn From Sibling Germs

How to protect a newborn from a sick sibling: what makes newborns vulnerable, the illnesses that matter most, and helps to lower their exposure risk.

July 13, 2026

How to Protect an Elderly Parent From Illness-Causing Germs: A Caregiver's Guide

 Why elderly parents get sick more easily, and the vaccination, hygiene, and home habits that actually help protect them this season.

July 9, 2026

The Parent's Guide to Respiratory Virus Season: RSV, Flu, Rhinovirus, and COVID-19 

RSV, Flu, Rhinovirus and COVID-19 follow a predictable seasonal arc every fall. Here's what each virus is, when it peaks — and what you can do about your home environment before the season starts.

June 17, 2026

Air Purifier vs. UV Disinfection: What's the Difference for Germs?

HEPA filters trap particles — they don't kill viruses. Here's how Far-UVC disinfection works differently.

May 20, 2026

You Got Rid of the Chemical Cleaners. But Is Your Home Actually Disinfected?

Vinegar, essential oils, and steam are popular chemical-free cleaning tools — but do they actually disinfect? Here's what the research says, and what does.

April 30, 2026

Training for a Marathon? Why You Get Sick More — and What to Do About It

Why marathon training increases your odds of getting sick, what the "open window" effect actually is, and how your recovery environment plays a role.

April 9, 2026

Oura, Eight Sleep, CGM — and the One Gap in Every Health Stack

Your Oura Ring, Eight Sleep, and CGM cover sleep, recovery, and metabolic health. None of them touch airborne pathogen load — here's the gap and how Far-UVC light technology closes it.

February 25, 2026

The Immunocompromised Home: Risk Factors and What You Can Do About It

What "immunocompromised" means for your home environment — the conditions where it matters most, what solutions like HEPA filtration does and doesn't address, and what more you can do to reduce illness-causing germs in your air and surfaces.

February 11, 2026

The Ultimate Cleaning Product Comparison: The Best Way to Disinfect Your Home

Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting aren't the same. Compare sprays, HEPA filters, UV-C, and Far-UVC to find the best way to disinfect your home.

February 11, 2026

The Germiest Places in Your Home (and What to Do About Them)

Research reveals the germiest places in your home — kitchen sponges, sinks, and more — and what actually helps.

February 4, 2026

How to Disinfect a Nursery With Fewer Chemicals

How to help disinfect a nursery without the chemical exposure of traditional sprays and other cleanings methods.