The sari is a traditional form of dress worn by women in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and several other countries. While you may not be familiar with the name, the style is quite recognizable. Saris are usually long and flowing, multi-colored, and draped around a woman’s waist and over her shoulder. While often the marker of ethnicity, tradition, or style, women of Bangladesh … [Read more...] about Filtering Water with a Sari in Bangladesh
Enter Our “Fall Foliage” Photo Contest for a Chance to Win a Crane Humidifier
Summer is officially over and fall weather is already approaching. Here at Filters Fast we welcome the autumn and we are hosting a new contest to see how much you love it. To enter our "Fall Foliage" Photo Contest, send us your best fall foliage, lawn, or yard photo. Whether it's a well kept lawn or a bright green foliage, take pride in the beauty of nature. The winner of the … [Read more...] about Enter Our “Fall Foliage” Photo Contest for a Chance to Win a Crane Humidifier
Improve Your Office Indoor Air Quality!
Do you work in office building? Chances are that you do, and chances are that you suffer from poor indoor air quality. With allergens, pollen and mold spores making their way into your office building, it is important to learn the easy ways you can improve the air that you breathe for most of the day. Indoor air quality has a significant effect on your ability to breathe … [Read more...] about Improve Your Office Indoor Air Quality!
Using Humidifiers to Treat Your Child’s Cold
According to the Mayo Clinic website, “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents avoid using cough and cold medicines to treat children younger than age 2.” Potential drawbacks to using these medicines include possible side effects such as rapid heart rate and convulsions, and the fact that cold medicines mask present symptoms. Also, cold medicines don’t … [Read more...] about Using Humidifiers to Treat Your Child’s Cold
Mold Awareness – Stop the Spread and Protect Your Home
Did you know that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) declared September as Mold Awareness Month? While the month draws to a close, mold is still a problem that many Americans face and awareness is quite important. The EPA teaches us that “Molds live in the soil, on plants, and on dead or decaying matter…[they] produce tiny spores to reproduce, just as some plants … [Read more...] about Mold Awareness – Stop the Spread and Protect Your Home
