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White noise is the art and science of using generic background noise to cover up distracting sounds in an environment. White noise can be invaluable when you need to tune out the excess noise around you. It can create a more relaxed environment with greater productivity and less distraction.

Here are a five practical applications that can benefit you on a daily basis.

1. For work. In most office environments, a worker loses more than two hours of work because of distractions and interruptions. Portable white noise machines mask office noise at your desk and help you concentrate on your work. A sound masking system installed in the entire office space will benefit everyone in the office.

2. For sleep. Do you ever have trouble falling (or staying) asleep because of annoying sounds? White noise can mask loud neighbors and constant street noise. It can also hide unfamiliar sounds that come with traveling.

3. For kids. Sound machines can work wonders with kid's sensitive sleep schedules. Whether you are teaching your kids to share a room, or need them to sleep even when there is still noise in the house, white noise can help them sleep through the interruptions. And when they sleep better, you sleep better.

4. For relaxation. After a long day at work, you want to come home to relax and unwind, but a barking dog across the street is interrupting your reverie. Use white noise to block the sounds. Or better yet, use a sound machine with nature sound and relax to the sound of flowing water.

5. For tinnitus. Ringing in your ears, also known as tinnitus can be very distracting and uncomfortable. Sound therapy can lower the discomfort of tinnitus and allow you to relax.