Air Purifiers for Your Home
Air Pollution and Your Health
Introduction:
We don't usually
think too much about it but the quality of the air
we breathe plays a very large role in our overall
health. With so many pollutants in the air, it is
advisable to check the quality of air we breathe.
An
alarming reality that has been released by the EPA
is that our home air quality in our homes and
offices has additional toxins up to two to five
times compared to the air outside. This is why it
is important to have an air purifier for your home
for cleaning the air we breathe.
Air purifiers remove and collect a minimum of 99
percent of the allergens in the air which includes
particles which makeup the air such as gases,
smoke, chemicals and micro-organisms. Purifying air
in the home will also take care of pollutants like
overused air, dust mites, pet dander, bacteria and
mold spores. It also gets rid of offensive odors.
Some purifying systems will also heat or cool down
your home.
There is a difference between movable air filters
and air purification systems. The air purification
system is a lot more effective as it cleans the air
throughout the entire residence. Contaminated air
can trigger diseases like asthma and those who have
allergies which result in added health
difficulties.
Prior to shopping for an air purifier it really is
essential to have an understanding of what you'll
need and what's available on the market. Air
filtration systems are commonly installed either on
a furnace or the central air conditioning system
and will clean the air in every room of the home.
For maintenance the air filters will need to be
changed periodically.
Portable air purifier units are available for
renters who cannot install a program on the central
heating or cooling unit.
They are graded somewhat poorly because of
their limited capacity. They can only clean the air
that reaches them and their ability to take in
large volumes of air for purification is limited.
Air purifiers are critical in wet regions of the
home or office for removing mold spores. In homes
with young children a purifier that removes
bacteria and viruses is recommended. Those who
suffer from allergies should have an air purifier
that clears the air of triggers like dust, pet
dander, cigarette smoke or whatever air pollutants
that brings on allergy symptoms.
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