Jun 2, 2025 | Family, Why Fiber Optics?
Fiber internet’s numerous benefits to consumers and our local communities are well known. From exceptionally fast download speeds to generous bandwidth to resilient materials that keep your connection reliable, fiber has become the “gold standard” delivery of broadband. But the benefits of fiber transcend even these immense qualities that customers have come to expect.
Indeed, in many ways, fiber internet is also beneficial to the environment, and it is much more so than older forms of internet, like cable or DSL. Your neighbors at FPUAnet Communications are proud to deliver fiber’s sustainable technology to our communities. Below, we explore in more detail all the ways fiber is green and healthier for the special places we live in, as well as our whole planet home.
The Basics of Fiber Optic Technology
Understanding why fiber internet is more sustainable and environmentally friendly than other forms of internet starts with learning more about its components and methods of signal transmission. Unlike older technologies like cable or DSL, which rely on copper-based wires to transmit their internet signal, fiber uses sophisticated glass or plastic strands that are thinner than human hair.
These fiber strands can carry massive amounts of data over long distances with minimal signal loss, making fiber much more efficient. The other crucial difference between fiber and cable or DSL is that fiber uses light to transmit a data signal. Light is not only phenomenally faster at delivering internet signal—it also has environmental benefits for our world, too.
Now that we’ve covered the basics of fiber internet’s components, let’s take a closer look at more reasons why fiber is the green choice for high-speed internet.
Fiber’s Improved Energy Efficiency
We start with what is perhaps the most significant green advantage of fiber internet—its vastly improved energy efficiency. As discussed above, by utilizing light to transfer its internet signal, fiber requires significantly less energy consumption during operations. On the other hand, copper-based wires for cable and DSL utilize electrical signals, taking up far more energy than fiber ever could. The distinction is particularly noticeable for long-distance data transmission.
Additionally, fiber networks are much more efficient at transmitting data at any given moment. Through its massive bandwidth capacity, fiber cables are capable of carrying far more information than traditional copper systems, meaning that fewer infrastructure resources (e.g., routers, switches, and datacenters, etc.) are needed to handle the same amount of data volume and traffic. This again reduces the overall energy usage throughout the dizzying number of communication networks.
Fiber can handle far longer transmission distances with great efficiency, as well. Older forms of internet, like cable, often require frequent power boosters or signal repeaters to carry information to your home. And copper cables degrade quickly over long distances, requiring more power to boost the signal as well as more maintenance (which we discuss in more detail below).
With fiber, the need for signal amplification is significantly reduced because it is an inherently stronger and more robust technology. This also contributes to fiber’s energy and resource savings.
More Sustainable Manufacturing of Fiber Components
Next, we turn to another reason fiber is more environmentally friendly than cable or DSL—its manufacturing methods and impacts. The process of manufacturing fiber-optic cables has a considerably smaller environmental footprint than traditional copper cables, thanks to the materials used to make them.
Fiber-optic cables are primarily made of silica glass or plastic. These two materials are abundant throughout our world and recyclable, as well. Cable and DSL, on the other hand, require copper to transfer its internet. That means copper resources must be mined from the earth and then intensely prepared before they can be used in coaxial cables.
Thus, cable and DSL’s copper dependency is much more resource-intensive, and sadly, it contributes to environmental degradation. Rigorous copper mining practices disturb ecosystems and frequently lead to the pollution of rivers, streams, and other waters. That, in turn, degrades habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, including endangered species. And, it also impacts fishing and other activities that our families use to enjoy our great outdoors.
Fiber’s Reduced Electronic Waste
Broadband internet service requires a complex and vast network of infrastructure to bring you the high-speed and generous bandwidth you’ve come to expect. As with any major infrastructure system, however, broadband networks create waste at different points of its “life,” from the manufacture of the material components to their installation and long-term maintenance.
And, don’t forget about the multitude of devices necessary to make your home’s internet even more robust, like modems, routers, range extenders, mesh systems, and other devices. It all adds up to a substantial quantity of electronic waste, or e-waste for short. Thus, any reduction of e-waste can have major benefits to the environment— that’s where fiber stands heads-and-shoulders above older forms of internet.
Cable and DSL internet systems are simply nowhere near as durable as fiber. These more traditional broadband technologies are well-known for degrading over time. Indeed, the copper used for cable and DSL can corrode, weakening the internet signal and eventually shutting it down completely. Copper-filed coaxial cables are also far more susceptible to crimping, bending, and shredding, as well, leading to more slowdowns and outages. That’s why more copper-based wires need to be manufactured and old ones need to be tossed in the rubbish bin, creating more and more e-waste.
Thanks to fiber’s incredibly strong and durable component materials, their cords last far longer than cable or DSL’s. They’re far more flexible, too, and are not nearly as likely to crimp, bend, or break as cable. This means that fiber-based networks require much less frequent maintenance and replacement, drastically cutting down on e-waste and contributing to great efficiency and sustainability.
As we all strive to build a greener, more environmentally conscious future for our world, FPUAnet Communications is proud to bring our sustainable, advanced fiber internet to our community. Whether it’s fiber’s greatly reduced e-waste or its superior, long-lasting materials and energy efficiency, we’re thrilled that our technology not only provides the fastest, most reliable internet available, but does it with the smallest environmental footprint possible.
May 28, 2025 | Small Business
Just about every small business in today’s digital age knows that marketing a company online and through social media is not just a luxury for the well-heeled but a necessity to stay competitive. The global market for small businesses is enormous, with billions of people using the internet and social platforms daily. The tricky part is reaching and then meaningfully engaging these potential customers—and sticking out above the rest!
Of course, not every small business entrepreneur is social media-savvy. So, to help you step up your online social media marketing game, FPUAnet Communications presents our top five practical tips for publicizing your small business online. Through the power of social media—and FPUAnet Communications’ high-speed fiber internet—the suggestions below can really help you grow your brand and develop your business dream.
1. Create a Visually Appealing and User-Friendly Website
The first step to building your social media and online presence is setting up even the most basic, but still attractive and compelling, website. Before diving into social media and other online marketing platforms and activities, having a professional-looking and user-friendly website is simply a must. Think of your website as your “virtual storefront.” Indeed, for many would-be customers, your website is quite often the first, or even only, impression they’ll ever have of your business!
To bolster confidence in your company and its operation, make sure it is optimized to load quickly, as you don’t want the more impatient amongst us to just “click away” at a sluggish site. Simple navigation is also critical, as visible dropdown menus, easy-to-find contact information, and properly organized content regarding your products and services will engage and keep customers on your page. Also, be sure your website is designed to be “mobile-friendly,” so that customers can easily learn about your business on their smartphones or tablets as well as their laptops.
2. Utilize Multiple Social Media Platforms
Next, it’s time to integrate your online storefront—i.e., your website—into a broader online presence through social media apps and platforms. And yes, we know there’s a lot of those today! It’s crucial to understand that having your business identity across many socials enhances your reputation and greatly helps you reach more potential customers further afield.
Selecting a proper balance of platforms and creating engaging content tailored to each app is key to brand recognition and engagement. For example, Facebook, still widely used by millions, is ideal for event promotion or building community around a brand or interest related to your business. Companies that aim to show off their products visually will find Instagram particularly beneficial, as its sleek and simple design showcases imagery with ease. Likewise, TikTok, a social media platform famous for video sharing, is a great way to reach younger audiences, as TikTok is widely used by people under 30. And don’t forget about LinkedIn, a networking app that keeps you connected to other businesses and one that can provide excellent opportunities for B2B connections and to get the word out about your efforts.
3. Develop a Blog and Other Content
Our next tip requires a bit of creative effort and discipline—developing content. Of course, when you created your website and set up your social media accounts, you will doubtless have written engaging content to fill them with photos, videos, and narratives that highlight your brand and its products and services. But to keep customers coming back—or even just remembering that you’re “around” in the first place—you need a regular “jolt” of content across your online presence, too.
There’s a wide variety of ways you can achieve diverse and engaging content production for your business. For example, blogging is an excellent way to connect with your audience meaningfully or even establish your business as an authority in your corner of the market (at least where you live and operate). Well-crafted blog posts keep your customers updated and informed about your work and can also help you create a connection with an audience and even build trust over time to keep them coming back to you.
Now, don’t panic about coming up with ideas for content! Your blog posts can present “how-to” guides, review products, provide answers to common questions or concerns, or just introduce key members of your team. And you can use your other social media platforms to share the basic themes of your blog post and any associated imagery to reach more people well beyond anyone on your website or email lists. Just be sure to stick to a consistent schedule of content creation and keep your ideas fresh and compelling.
4. Leverage Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Now that your content strategy is up and running, take your online presence to the next level by leveraging the power of SEO. Though a techy-sounding term, SEO is simply the process of optimizing your website to rank higher than other similar websites in search engine results pages. By having better SEO, it’s far easier for customers to find you in the first place and then keep them.
Developing SEO is a skill that takes some practice, but employing a few tricks can greatly boost your SEO performance. For example, in writing content for your website, be sure to use relevant keywords that your target customers are most likely searching for. Put these words in multiple places on your website, such as a “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) page, an “About” page, and any specific product or service page that makes sense. And don’t forget to link back to your social media platforms and the content you share there, too, as that can also positively impact your SEO and increase traffic to your website.
5. Interact and Stay Engaged with Your Audience
Lastly, perhaps the most significant tip we can give you is the need for regular and consistent interaction and engagement with your audience. Indeed, in a sense, social media marketing is really all about engagement with many people through digital means. It’s not enough to just post content—you also need regular interaction with your audience to build and maintain customer relationships.
This means that in addition to developing email lists and sending out your blog posts, promoting sales, or highlighting an event, you should also provide opportunities for questions and even feedback. More importantly, you need to respond promptly and substantively. There’s a fine line between overdoing it and being helpfully responsive, of course—and we understand that you have a business to run beyond just marketing it! But by responding to comments, questions, and messages promptly, your customers will feel more genuinely valued. It also encourages potential would-be customers to interact with you and give your business a chance.
And have some fun with it! You can use your website and platforms to take polls and surveys, which also helps you with market research as much as engagement. Try hosting raffles and other contests, too. Encourage your audience to post photos of your products or services or to give testimonials. Taken together, online interaction and engagement is a critical form of community development that is simply essential to growing and sustaining your business in the digital age.
We hope our suggestions and advice will fire up your social media marketing and digital engagement strategy. Staying consistent—and patient—will serve you well, as will keeping your content ideas fresh. Most importantly, always remain authentic and true to your brand and your values. That, plus a diverse and well-rounded use of social media apps and platforms, will help your business shine online.
And for more ways FPUAnet Communications’ advanced fiber network can enhance your small business, follow our social pages, too!
May 26, 2025 | Why Fiber Optics?, Why Fiber?
Given the sheer power, speed, and reliability that comes with FPUAnet Communications’ fiber internet, we understand that you’re keen for us to commence the installation and activation of your fiber internet service. After all, with fiber comes the promise of faster download (and upload!) speeds, vastly more reliable connections, and pristine streaming for movies and TV, video calling, gaming, and much more!
We also know that wait times for fiber installation and activation can get frustrating, especially when things don’t happen as quickly as initially expected. Your patience is hugely appreciated as the team at FPUAnet Communications works hard to get through unanticipated delays. Below, we provide some information as to why your fiber service may not yet be installed or activated, as well as to reassure you that we're working hard to get it up and running so you can enjoy the benefits of FPUAnet Communications’ high-speed internet as soon as possible!
Fiber is in High Demand
The first reason you may experience some delay in fiber installation and activation in your community or neighborhood is fiber’s explosive growth and popularity. Without question, over the past decade, as fiber networks like FPUAnet Communications’ continue to expand, there’s been a significant increase in orders for service—and thus more demand for installations. This is particularly true in areas where fiber is newly available, such as certain parts of rural and small-town America.
Fiber’s increased priority can sometimes create backlogs and longer-than-expected wait times to complete the extensive and sophisticated process that leads to the technology’s exceptional quality of service. Please know that our teams are working as quickly and efficiently as possible to meet this demand.
Supply Chain Snafus and Equipment Delays
Another issue we are battling is the delay in inventory deliveries due to supply chain hiccups. As we all learned in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s economy is interlinked in ways we frequently fail to imagine, including for the most essential materials and equipment needed for infrastructure build-outs. Sluggish shipping of supplies and trade route bottlenecks can slow down projects substantially. Even the uncertainty surrounding international trade disputes and tariff controversies between countries can add to delays.
Like other industries, fiber internet infrastructure’s equipment is not immune to delays and supply chain problems. And at times, fiber’s specialized and sophisticated materials and equipment required for installation can get stuck in supply chain slowdowns. When this happens, FPUAnet Communications is at the mercy of the market to receive the equipment it needs to complete the installation and activation of your fiber internet.
Inclement Weather
Because so much of our work is performed outdoors, Mother Nature also plays a role in whether FPUAnet Communications’ fiber internet installation and activation schedule stays on track. Critically, weather conditions in our own neck of the woods aren’t the only ones that matter, as extreme weather can delay delivery of equipment and materials.
Technicians and other key staff are sometimes hindered by extreme or unexpected weather conditions, as safety for our team and our partners is paramount. Frozen ground, lightning, heavy winds and rain, ice and snow, and far worse can slow installation efforts to a halt, especially if there is any damage to the installation sites.
Governmental Permitting Delays
Fiber-optic cable installation is a complex operation involving large teams of technicians, engineers, and many other talented women and men working across the country and on varied plots of land and ecosystems. Many areas where fiber demand is booming require accessing, digging, or working on public land or other protected areas.
As some of these lands are environmentally sensitive and serve as a habitat for wildlife, we are required to obtain permits from governmental agencies to protect the area’s natural resources. Occasionally, our work can be delayed due to environmental factors or waiting for approval from local authorities. We are mandated to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, of course, and while we strive to stay ahead of the curve, permitting delays can happen from time to time.
Final Network Testing and Activation
Finally, once FPUAnet Communications’ installation process is complete, network testing and activation must occur to confirm your fiber connection is working as it should. Our technicians perform a series of assessments to ensure that the equipment is functioning optimally and that you’ll receive maximum signal strength.
We prefer to optimize our fiber network before it reaches your doorstep, just to make sure you’re getting the best service possible. Through this critical quality control step, should any issues arise during testing, our team can make additional adjustments to get your fiber internet service just right. While this measure could result in slight delays, it is well worth it to provide you with the fastest internet service available!
Since the team at FPUAnet Communications are your neighbors and in many cases are also awaiting fiber services, we completely understand the excitement and anticipation of getting fiber internet installed—and even the frustration that comes with delays and the long wait! Rest assured that even if we seem to be falling behind on installation efforts, we’re doing everything we can to get your service activated as quickly as possible.
FPUAnet Communications greatly appreciates your patience and trust in us as we bring fiber to our area. Should you have any further questions or concerns about the fiber internet installation and activation process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to help and will keep you updated every step of the way!
Apr 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Consumers today face numerous choices when it comes to selecting high-speed internet for their home or business. Indeed, one glance at the pile of glossy advertisements for internet service in the mailbox or the slew of billboards blazing “unbeatable deals” on the road can overwhelm even the savviest of shoppers. And with the emergence of newer technologies like Starlink satellite internet, many rural and small-town communities are beginning to take a second look at their internet options.
While Starlink’s technology sounds impressive, a closer inspection reveals the vastly greater quality, reliability and speed of fiber internet over Starlink. Additionally, fiber internet, such as FPUAnet Communications’ advanced fiber network, also provides considerable benefits to our local communities that Starlink just can’t come close to matching. Below we highlight why local fiber internet is the superior choice to Starlink and how fiber directly benefits our community.
Looking to the Stars—a Brief Overview of Starlink
Starlink is a subsidiary company of aerospace giant SpaceX, a company most famous for its rockets and other spacecraft. Many would-be Starlink customers are intrigued by the company’s futuristic branding and seemingly sophisticated Low Earth Orbit technology.
Unlike older forms of internet like cable or DSL, Starlink transmits internet signals from its low orbiting satellites back to earth and to your home without relying on materials never intended for dispersing internet in the first place (i.e., coaxial copper cables and telephone wires). To be fair, in some ways, Starlink is a genuine improvement over those old school technologies.
Despite Starlink’s space-age lineage, however, there are several inherent flaws that make it a subpar substitute for fiber internet. Above all, like all satellite internet providers, Starlink’s quality and speed varies greatly depending on the weather. Interference from precipitation and other factors can slow down or even disrupt Starlink’s service just when you need it most.
Starlink is also expensive, pinching the pockets of its too-often frustrated customers. In addition to the pricey monthly service fee, customers can expect to pay more than $300 for the upfront equipment necessary to run Starlink. That equipment must be expertly aligned just right with Starlink’s orbiting satellites or the connection can fail—another problem that irks many initially starstruck consumers, especially considering that the equipment is intended to be installed by the customer without support from a trained technician.
Why Fiber’s Performance Beats Starlink’s Every Time
Having briefly looked at Starlink, we now turn to why fiber internet, like the service provided by FPUAnet Communications, is heads and shoulders above any brand of satellite internet.
Fiber’s Faster and More Reliable Speeds
Without question, the most significant advantage fiber internet offers over Starlink is fiber’s exceptional speeds. Fiber-optic connections deliver some of the fastest internet speeds available, with download speeds easily surpassing 1 gigabyte per second and even clocking in excess of 10GPS!
Just as crucially, fiber provides “symmetrical” upload and download speeds—that means even fiber’s uploading speeds are exceedingly high. Fiber’s symmetrical internet is essential for activities like video conferencing, gaming, streaming movies and TV, and remote work, all of which have become mainstream activities in today’s digital landscape.
On the other hand, Starlink’s satellite technology faces issues with inconsistent speeds that can really weigh down productivity. Starlink is highly dependent on the proper configuration and intercommunication of its constellation of satellites. When that configuration and communication hits a snag, consumers will notice fluctuating speeds, especially during peak usage hours.
Because fiber internet utilizesa direct physical connection to the internet via light signals along fiber-optic cable, complicated satellite configuration hundreds of miles into space is not an issue! That means fiber’s speeds are consistent throughout the day, and its connections much more stable than Starlink’s ever could be.
Lower Latency and Fewer Interruptions
After speed, most internet customers want low latency in their internet connection—even if they don’t know that techy-sounding term! Most basically, latency simply refers to the amount of delay in transmitting data between devices—meaning, for example, from your laptop, smart TV or smartphone and back to a server thousands of miles away (e.g., Netflix, TikTok, Facebook, or Zoom). Thus, low latency is a key factor in overall internet performance, especially for applications that require real-time interaction, such as video calling, online gaming, and TV streaming.
Like other satellite internet providers, Starlink struggles with higher latency due to the limitations of its technology. Because Starlink’s satellite signals travel to space and back, adding extra time to data transmission, the delays from its higher latency can affect the user experience for applications requiring instant feedback.
Fiber just doesn’t have this problem! FPUAnet Communications’ network has much lower latency due to the way light signals travel through the fiber-optic cables installed in the ground right here on planet earth. Thus, as fiber networks don’t require signals to travel to space and back, they provide faster communication between devices, ensuring a smoother experience for everything from online gaming to virtual business meetings.
Fiber Offers Connectivity Rooted in Our Community, Not the Cosmos
Now that we’ve examined how fiber surpasses Starlink in speed and reliability, let’s look at how local fiber networks benefit our shared communities, too.
Fiber’s Direct Investment in the Local Economy
Unlike Starlink, which is part of a massive corporate conglomerate hundreds or even thousands of miles away, on-the-ground local fiber networks are right in our neighborhoods and the surrounding area. Additionally, money spent on fiber internet installation and maintenance stays in our community, Fort Pierce.
Importantly, fiber networks are typically built by local providers or cooperatives often using local labor for much of the work. That results in an economic investment that lifts our whole economy. From the creation of local jobs to the development of regional infrastructure, fiber’s local touch makes a real difference.
Starlink doesn’t provide anywhere near the same local economic benefits as fiber. Almost every dollar of a customer’s monthly Starlink subscription fee flees our area for good, greatly reducing the direct economic impact on our local community. Those lost subscription fees are not reinvested in local businesses or infrastructure, which means the community misses out on a chance to support its own economy.
Through fiber internet, the community can create local jobs, support local technicians and engineers, and foster local innovation. And fiber even fosters regional collaboration, too. Municipalities often come together to invest in community-wide fiber infrastructure projects, helping ensure that internet access remains affordable and equitable for all of us.
Fiber’s Improved Local Support and Customer Service
When you choose a local fiber internet service like FPUAnet Communications, you’re working with a local provider that has a vested interest in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Because so many employees are your neighbors, local fiber providers are more likely to be responsive to issues, provide more personalized customer service in the community, and tailor their offerings to the needs of local customers.
Being a gargantuan global company, Starlink is much more likely to struggle to provide the same level of customer support as your local fiber provider. Quite simply, Starlink isn’t responsive to localized issues like FPUAnet Communications, because unlike us, Starlink just isn’t “here.”
Whether it’s fiber’s superior speeds and reliability, or the benefits to our local economy, fiber is simply leagues ahead of Starlink. And because you and your fellow community members can enjoy personalized support, quicker troubleshooting, and a sense of connection with your internet service provider, fiber internet like FPUAnet Communications’ is there for you while Starlink is quite literally out of reach.
Should you have any questions about how fiber internet can make a difference for your home or business, FPUAnet Communications’ friendly customer service professionals are available to help. And be sure to keep up with our social pages to learn more about FPUAnet Communications’ fiber network!
Apr 3, 2025 | Family
With spring about to blossom, nature’s spectacular explosion of color and creativity is soon to commence. Accompanying spring’s verdant beauty, however, is something much less appealing—pollen and other allergens in the air. Indeed, for millions of Americans, allergies are a near-constant nuisance regardless of the season, affecting their daily lives, work attendance, productivity, and overall well-being. And beyond seasonal pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander also take their toll on our health.
For one-quarter of all Americans, managing allergies can feel like a battle they just can’t win. Thankfully, modern technology and innovative gear are making it easier than ever to detect and control allergens and minimize their impact. To help you wade through the available tech, devices, and gear, FPUAnet Communications will highlight some of the most frequently recommended items to help you tackle allergies head-on and improve your health and quality of life.
1. Wearable Allergy Trackers
One of the first steps you can take to fight allergies is to be better aware of the presence of those allergens in the first place, including which allergens are particularly high on a given day. With technology advancing rapidly, wearable devices are now available to help you track allergens in your environment when you’re on the go.
We recommend the Atmotube PRO, which connects to your smartphone and provides real-time information about many allergens around you, both outdoors and indoors, including pollen levels. Its sophisticated sensors track other air pollutants as well, like dust and soot, allowing you to adjust your environment or take preventative measures.
2. Indoor Air Purifiers
Of course, outdoor allergens are only one source of the sniffling, eye-watering, and itchiness of allergy season—indoor allergens often irritate as much as the seemingly fresh air! When you’re inside, one of the most effective ways to combat airborne allergens is to utilize a high-quality air purifier.
Allergy experts believe it’s essential to choose an air purifier equipped with HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) technology. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HEPA filters are particularly effective at capturing dust, mold spores, pet dander, and pollen that hide surreptitiously indoors—up to 99.97% of them. Some advanced air purifiers even come with smart technology that monitors air quality in real time and adjusts the filtration levels accordingly.
For an especially powerful option, check out the Coway Airmega 400S. Acclaimed for its quiet operation and impressive filtration system, this app-controlled air purifier is ideal for larger rooms while keeping tabs on overall air quality. To handle a smaller space while still using a smartphone app and the power of a HEPA filter, the Levoit Core 300 is a nice alternative with a lower price tag, too.
3. Portable HEPA Air Purifiers for Travel
Having cleaner air with fewer allergens doesn’t have to be limited to your own home. If you're frequently on the go or work in an office or cubicle, a portable HEPA air purifier can make a big difference in minimizing exposure to allergens.
Unlike the larger purifiers highlighted above, these compact devices are snug and sleek enough for a hotel room or even your car. They can help ensure that you always have clean air to breathe, no matter where you are or what the elements throw at you.
We recommend the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini Portable Air Purifier. It features a cordless, compact design that’s also rechargeable, making this air purifier perfect for use while traveling. Whether you’re running errands or going on a road trip, we like the IQAir Atem Car Air Purifier. Though it’s on the pricier side, it can be especially useful during long drives that expose you to different kinds of pollen and other allergens in different regions and landscapes.
4. Smart Vacuum Cleaners
Beyond using air purifiers to remove indoor allergens from the air, eliminating them from the surfaces of your home is also critical for allergy sufferers. The floors, carpets, and rugs of your home are natural places for allergens of all kinds to settle and multiply quickly. But thanks to advances in technology, smart vacuum cleaners can greatly improve the overall cleanliness of your home and reduce allergen accumulation.
Many of the best smart vacuums can sense and detect messy surface areas of floors and carpets while avoiding contact with objects like furniture or appliances. With their savvy sensors, they can detect dust, pet hair, and other allergens, ensuring thorough cleaning. For the most allergy-prone households, we recommend models that come equipped with HEPA filters, just like the air purifiers highlighted above.
Though it’s an investment, the Narwal Freo X Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop is one of the best smart vacuums allergy combatants can buy. Its sensing technology is among the best on the market, and it finds and traps even microscopic particles like dust and pet dander with its HEPA filter. A less expensive option is a handheld vacuum like the Shark Detect Clean & Empty, which, while certainly less flashy than the Narwal, still captures significant amounts of allergens through its HEPA filter.
With the right combination of gear and technology, you can significantly reduce the impacts of allergies on your health and lifestyle. And for more ways the power of FPUAnet Communications’ high-speed fiber network can make you and your home healthier, follow our social pages!
