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Electric toothbrush and EMF / air quality Meter
Hello
I am thinking of switching to electric toothbrush for both myself and my toddler it cleans so much better. But am concerned about the EMF exposure especially so close to the brain. Is this warranted or not ? Are there any electric toothbrush that emit low EMF ?
Also I wanted to ask if you know of any meters out there that have reliable tests of indoor air quality?
Finally do you know what Is he best frequency to clean out ac ducts and filters versus full ac cleaning and maintannace ( where they clean inside the units service the parts etc)
Thank you !
Yasmin
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This discussion was modified 1 week, 5 days ago by
Bernadette_Abraham.
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This discussion was modified 1 week, 5 days ago by
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@Yasmine – Nick Pineault (also known as The EMF Guy) who was also our guest in B Better has actually spoken about this in the past and points out that while electric toothbrushes do emit EMFs, the exposure is so short (just a couple of minutes a day), that it’s really insignificant compared to the hours we spend on Wi-Fi, phones, or Bluetooth devices.
For children especially, the bigger concern is long-duration exposure. A toothbrush simply doesn’t compare to the constant wireless radiation from devices pressed against their heads or bodies for hours. The real wins come from reducing those high-load exposures like turning Wi-Fi off at night, not carrying phones on the body all day, and limiting wireless headphones.
There aren’t really any true “low-EMF” electric toothbrushes out there, and honestly, you don’t need one. The only thing I’d avoid are the “smart” versions that connect with Bluetooth or apps. Those just add an unnecessary layer of radiation. A simple battery-operated toothbrush is more than fine, and if you ever want zero EMF, a good old fashion manual brush still does the job.
As for indoor air quality meters, Consumer Reports has a really helpful guide that compares the top options and breaks down the pros and cons. You can check it out here.
And regarding the AC filter/duct cleaning schedule, this is what I recommend in Dubai (given our heat, dust, and humidity):
–Change main AC system filters every 3 to 4 months, and do a full duct + system cleaning annually.
–For split / in-room AC units, clean their filters every week, and get a professional mold / unit deep-clean every 3 to 4 months.
Hope that helps.
consumerreports.org
Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors of 2025 - Consumer Reports
The best indoor air quality monitors detect VOCs, particulate matter from wildfires, and other pollutants. Some even give air quality index (AQI) info.
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Many thanks b ! Will look into this and good to know about electric tooth brushes !
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