Amid the worst fires in Los Angeles history, AirDoctor donated over 500 commercial air purifiers to needy families. The parent company of AirDoctor, Ideal Living, donated air purifiers worth over $325,000 to those affected by the wildfires that have ravaged communities in the Los Angeles Area. 

Helping Those in the Affected Area

The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the most disastrous in Los Angeles history. Though many communities within the city’s vast area have been affected, Palisades and Altadena were nearly completely destroyed. At least 25 people have died in the fires, with that number expected to grow. Over 35,000 acres have burned, 10,000 structures have been destroyed, and at least 180,000 residents were evacuated from their homes.

“Ideal Living, the parent company of AirDoctor and AquaTru, is heartbroken by the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. As an LA-based health and wellness company, we are committed to supporting our community during this unprecedented crisis. We are proud to announce our donation of more than $325,000 worth of AirDoctor air purifiers to support people affected by wildfires in Los Angeles, reaffirming our mission to provide clean, safe air for all–especially in times of need,” a press release from the company says.

Ideal Living is a company that “believes in providing everyone access to pure water, clean air, and a solid foundation for wellness.” The company focuses on wellness solutions and develops products that support its mission. It offers advanced water and air purification systems suitable for all environments, from home to work.

Air Quality and Harmful Pollutants

Due to the wildfires, the air quality in Los Angeles is filled with harmful pollutants. Not only has vegetation and structures burned, but everything in the path of the fire, from cars to outdoor decor, releases toxic particles and gases. These pollutants penetrate the lungs and bloodstream, posing serious health risks. 

Dr Daniel Croft, a pulmonologist and researcher at the University of Rochester, noted, “Wildfire smoke is one of the most complex aerosol exposures that exists. The particles such as PM 2.5, and gasses such as NO2 have well-established risks to respiratory disease like COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] and asthma and cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke.”

The AirDoctor air purifiers have advanced HEPA filtration technology. They capture the harmful pollutants from wildfire smoke to improve indoor air quality. These include Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5), which are fine particles released from wildfires, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals that are a component of smog and can increase the risk of cancer.

Offering a Helping Hand

Having personally witnessed the devastation of the Eaton Fire in “real-time,” the Ideal Living team worked together to create a donation event to aid families despite many of them facing evacuation orders. They spent time identifying and preparing to help those affected by the Eaton Fire. 

Ideal Living and Pedal Spin Studio, another local business, partnered to make the event successful. Employees loaded and unloaded trucks and worked “tirelessly” to deliver air purifiers to those who needed them. Ideal Living and its employees showed their commitment to providing meaningful support to those in crisis by helping improve the quality of the air people breathe.

Peter Spiegel, founder and co-CEO of Ideal Living, said, “Having lived in Los Angeles since 1985, I care deeply about our city which has contributed so much to the happiness, fulfillment, and wonderful memories in my life. I am deeply troubled by the destruction of entire communities and the trauma and hardship this has brought to so many. I am glad that our company, Ideal Living, has been able to make a contribution to reducing the stress of some of our struggling neighbors and I am very proud of the Ideal Living team who volunteered their time to make this happen.”