haze is coming back this year, PSI hits over 230 on 14 Sept 2015. BargainQueen has prepared you everything you need to know to fight against the haze! Tips and haze-related promotions are included.
During the haze season you may find it very hard to get a mask, or an air purifier in Singapore, other than sourcing masks or air purifier, why not DIY an air purifier.
3M produces air conditioner filter which can fiter small particles down to 0.3 microns in size.
You may get it on Amazon for US$14.76 with free shipping to Singapore on order over US$125, BQ suggest you get the filter using express shipping, it may take up to 21 working days if you choose free Shipping by Amazon.
Or you may try your luck at Fairprice extra, homefix, or selffix diy
"The air quality is deteriorating further, with 3-hour PSI readings at 12am on Sept 11, 2015 at 211 PSI, up from a reading of 207 at 11pm." What shall we do... Here are the five things that you should do at this haze season:
Do you need a mask during the Haze?
N95 masks are recommended for individuals who undertake prolonged and strenuous work outdoors when air quality is in the hazardous range ( PSI>300) N95 masks are also recommended for individuals who are outdoors when air quality is in the hazardous range
N95 masks are not needed for short exposure, like commuting from home to school or work, travel from bus-stop to shopping mall.
N95 masks are also not needed in an indoor environment.
What kind of mask you need to buy? (more…)