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The average American spends about 90% of their time indoors, which is why breathing in clean air is crucial to your health and wellbeing. Call us to find out how a whole-home air purifier can benefit you.
What Causes Dirty Indoor Air
When you think about air pollution, you probably have visions in your head of a city street with lines of vehicles spewing exhaust fumes or a factory eliminating waste through smokestacks. However, the truth is that the air inside your home is often more polluted than the air outside, and it can affect your health. So, what are the causes of dirty indoor air? Here are the top offenders.
SMOKING
Experts say that one of the worst indoor air pollutants is cigarette smoke because the gas and particles that come from it pose various health hazards. Also, these particles become embedded in clothing, furniture, and carpets. Children are particularly susceptible to these contaminants since they spend a lot of their time on the floor.
HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
You may not realize it, but many of the typical household cleaners are significant sources of indoor air pollution. Some cleaning products emit harsh chemicals that can irritate your nose, mouth, throat, and lungs.
MOLD
Mold is a common pollutant, and some forms are known to trigger allergic reactions in some people. Also, mold can lead to irritation of your eyes, throat, nose, and skin.
PET DANDER
The air inside your home can be filled with dust mites and pet dander, which can trigger allergies in some people.
Whole-Home Air Purifier Benefits
Many people are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of air pollution, both outside and inside. Also, while you may not realize it, sometimes the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. If you want to get cleaner, healthier indoor air, you might want to consider a whole-home air purifier. Let’s check out the primary benefits of installing one of these devices.
RELIEVES ASTHMA SYMPTOMS
According to the CDC, 1 in 12 people have asthma. Asthma causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes, and the condition is exacerbated by pollutants like pet dander, pollen, and dust mites. Adding an air purifier with a HEPA filter to your home captures these pollutants and traps them, so you breathe in cleaner air.
ELIMINATES HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS FROM INSIDE AIR
You might think that closing the windows and doors means that harmful chemicals can’t find their way into your house. However, gasses like nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide still manage to get inside your home no matter how careful you are. Getting an air purifier with activated carbon cleanses your indoor air of these harmful chemicals and reduces the risk of severe health problems.
NEUTRALIZES FOUL ODORS
It’s not uncommon for chemicals such as gasoline, benzene, and formaldehyde to cause the air in your home to smell unpleasant. If you have paints, sprays, upholstered furniture, or use air fresheners, chances are these can end up making your indoor air smelling worse. An air filtration system eliminates these gasses and makes your indoor air smell fresher.
REDUCES THE CHANCE OF CONTRACTING AIRBORNE DISEASES
Airborne diseases like the common cold and flu are spread through pathogens in the air. When one member of the family gets sick, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of the family end up sick too. This happens because everyone is breathing in the same air and the same bacteria and viruses. Air purifiers with HEPA filters capture these pathogens to keep you and your family healthier.
How Does a UV Air Sanitizer Work
Ultraviolet or UV air purifiers use short-wave ultraviolet light to render inactive airborne pathogens and microorganisms like mold, bacteria, and viruses.
UV air purifiers work by using ultraviolet light to alter the DNA of microorganisms to either render them inactive or to destroy them.
Depending on how well the UV air purifier is designed, it can potentially deactivate bacteria, mold, and some viruses.
