Category: Quiet Products

Vacuums are noisy. Shop vacs are even noisier because they are far more powerful than the average domestic vacuum. Commercial shop vacs routinely exceed 90dB in noise, at these levels you'll need ear protection to avoid long-term hearing damage. As a general rule, if you want a quiet shop vac you are going to have […]

Doors and windows are the first things you need to consider when you have an issue with noise entering or leaving a room. Sound travels through the easiest passages with the least resistance, which can be gaps around these areas or simply through the door—especially if it’s hollow. Looking for an effective soundproof door curtain? […]

Have you finally had enough of your washing machine sounding like an explosion every time it spins? Whether it shakes the whole house or wakes the baby with the noise, there’s no need for you to live like that any longer.  Enter anti-vibration mats—these magical tools prevent movement, dampen vibrations, and reduce noise from your […]

A sound diffuser reduces echoes and reflections in a room by scattering the sound waves in many directions. The downside to diffusers is that they can be expensive and it is sometimes hard to justify the cost. Fortunately, you can build them yourself for just a fraction of the price. This step by step guide […]

Green Glue is one of the best-known soundproofing sealants on the market. However it's certainly not the cheapest and, due to its popularity, is often out of stock. If you're looking for a good green glue alternative then we recommend you try one of these: Auralex Acoustics STOPGAP TMS Acoustic Caulk Titebond Acoustical Sealant OSI […]

Carpet can make a significant difference to the acoustics of a home, the right carpet can help soundproof a room and decrease footfall noise by as much as 30 decibels. While a thick carpet with underlay underneath will help significantly, purpose-made soundproof carpet underlay is engineered specifically to reduce noise, you can view some of […]

Sharing a home with other people often means that there’s going to be a lot of activity going on. Depending on the size and space of your home, this can make it difficult to find a quiet spot for yourself when the time comes for focus. This becomes especially difficult in open-concept homes or smaller […]

The humble air purifier is a home appliance that has only increased in popularity over the years. Its ability to decontaminate your home’s air is unmatched by almost any other appliance and it has slowly become a staple for a lot of urban homes.  ...in a rush? If you’re looking for the quietest and most […]

Keeping lawns well maintained is important to many of us and lawn mowers are a vital part of achieving this. Mowers are a way to cut your lawn evenly and at the perfect length with relative ease. If you're in a rush see our recommendations for the quietest electric and quietest petrol lawn mower in […]

Can a rug actually help to soundproof a room? The short answer is yes, rugs help dampen vibrations thus helping reduce sound transfer to some extent. We recommend getting something like this one: The best possible type of rug for sound dampening is a wool rug as the open fuzzy nature of the wool helps […]