You Probably Have POOP Particles On Your Shoes, Nasty Mold In Your House & A Crappy Air Purifier System — Here's What To Do About It: HEPA Filtration With Mike Feldstein of Jaspr.

Ben Greenfield

Aug 1, 2024

Episode description

My guest on today's show, Mike Feldstein, is a true air quality ninja and the brilliant founder of Jaspr. With a background in wildfire restoration and air quality consulting, Mike harnessed his expertise to launch Jaspr, a cutting-edge air purifier company dedicated to revolutionizing air science and technology.

His mission? To safeguard your air quality and supercharge human health using the latest advancements in air quality science and tech.

In this episode, you'll get to discover more about Mike's journey from a business school dropout to an air quality consultant, and the groundbreaking features of the Jaspr unit. From tackling mold and dust to the impact of microplastics and the importance of proper ventilation, we'll cover it all. Plus, don't miss my personal experience with Jaspr and valuable tips for optimizing indoor air quality in your home. Tune in for a breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively) as you get to uncover the science behind better breathing and healthier living.

Jaspr collaborates with air experts and provides practical, real-world advice on enhancing air quality and indoor environments. Their target audience is anyone serious about improving their home’s health—and by extension, their own health.

Jaspr's singular focus is crafting the best air purifier possible. They have one product: the Jaspr Pro. The Jaspr Pro filter (use code BEN to save an exclusive $200 off from August 1st–8th—after this, the discount code will only provide you with $100 off) is a robust 4-pound unit, which is about ten times heavier than many other products on the market. It features a pre-filter, a HEPA filter, and carbon components, ensuring an efficient and thorough air-cleaning process with minimal maintenance.

Whether you're interested in improving your indoor air quality, keen on the science of air filtration, or just curious about the latest innovations in health and wellness, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to breathe easier and live healthier as Mike and I unveil the secrets to cleaner air and a better quality of life!

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/jasprpod

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Episode description

His mission? To safeguard your air quality and supercharge human health using the latest advancements in air quality science and tech.

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/jasprpod

Episode Sponsors

Metabolism Fixxr: Visit thefixxrs.com/ben and use code BEN10 for 10% off.

Kineon: Visit bengreenfieldlife.com/shopkineon and use code BGLIFE to receive 10% off your purchase.

Magic Spoon: Scoop up these new crispy, crunchy, protein-packed

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid reliance on ineffective air purifier sleep mode

The 'sleep mode' on most air purifiers is misleading because it turns the fan speed so low that it effectively puts the purifier to sleep, not you.

#air-quality

#device

Address heavy metal sickness risks from wildfire exposure

Responding to wildfires where thousands of homes and cars have burned can cause heavy metal sickness due to inhaling everything from burned WD-40 to old paint cans.

#environment

#toxin

Reduce microplastic exposure by improving indoor air quality

A study showed that humans breathe about one credit card worth of microplastics every week, with indoor air having up to 40 times more microplastics than outdoor air.

#air-quality

#microplastics

Avoid high-heat cooking to reduce wildfire-like toxins

Cooking with high heat and protein creates polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), the same harmful compounds found in wildfire smoke.

#cooking

#toxin

Eliminate porous materials to reduce indoor air pollution

Any material in your home that can get wet, like drywall or a couch, is porous and absorbs airborne chemicals, which then get trapped in your indoor environment.

#air-quality

#pollution

Test range hood effectiveness with Kleenex method

You can test if your kitchen range hood is effective by holding a Kleenex up to it to see if it sucks it up, and you should cook on the back burners for better fume capture.

#environment

#testing

Beware misleading air purifier coverage ratings

The square footage coverage advertised for air purifiers is based on running the unit at its maximum, loudest speed, a setting that is rarely used in practice.

#air-quality

#risk

Avoid UV light in air purifiers for effective air quality

UV light in air purifiers is mostly a gimmick because the air passes through too quickly for the necessary contact time, and it can create harmful ozone.