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RO Water vs Bottled Water: Which is the Better Choice?

Staying hydrated is crucial, but choosing the right water source can be confusing. Reverse osmosis (RO) water can offer superior purity by removing more contaminants than many bottled water brands, and it's often more cost-effective long-term. While bottled water provides on-the-go convenience, it contributes to plastic waste and can vary in quality. Consider your budget, environmental impact, and desired purity level when making your choice.

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Why You Need to Change Your Smoke Detectors Every 10 Years

Smoke detectors are a crucial component of any home fire safety plan, but they have a limited lifespan. To ensure that your smoke detectors are always working properly, the National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing them every 10 years. In addition, it's important to test your new smoke detectors once a month and change the batteries every six months. Let Joe Filter help keep your family safe by installing and maintaining your smoke detectors.

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Stay Sane in Quarantine!

Being stuck at home due to shelter in place orders, social distancing, and/or telecommuting for work, it’s understandable to feel a bit (or a lot) stir crazy.

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Spring Fire Safety - Part 2: Dryer Vent Cleaning

Did you know according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission over 15,000 home fires a year are attributed to dirty dryer vents? Dryer Vent Cleaning is one the most overlooked home maintenance tasks. Dryer Vents are seldom seen and rarely worried about, but they are a very important part of keeping a healthy and safe home. Your lint trap does catch a lot of the lint , but it does not catch everything.

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4 Most Forgotten Fire Hazards in Your Home

Knowing all the potential fire hazards in your home will help you to take steps to prevent them. According to the US Fire Administration there was an estimated 371,500 home fires in the year 2017 alone, 1,900 of which resulted in a death. Below are 4 of the most overlooked fire hazards in a home and the best steps to take to help prevent them.

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