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Posted on June 1, 2009 by Ben Netherton | Posted under Allergies
February is "National Care About Your Indoor Air" Month
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A recent study done by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that indoor air pollution can often be between two and five times higher in levels of pollution then outside. In fact, air quality in doors have been so bad that pollution is almost 100 times higher than outside air. These staggering numbers have made poor indoor air quality among the top five risks to public health. The hopes to educate and dismiss some common misconceptions regarding indoor air quality. Many consumers believe that a clean home creates clean air, yet airborne particulates like dust, smoke and pet dander have a tendency to fester even in the cleanest of homes. Allergens and impurities are invisible to the naked eye, and often times sealing them within the home reduces natural circulation making minor irritants a major ones. While many households use multiple types of purification (water, hand sanitizer) air purification is often forgotten. Air purifiers with HEPA technology are the best way to help eliminate up to 99.97% of these allergens and pollutants. Some air purifiers come equipped with a UV light to help eliminate bacteria and viruses from the air itself. Air purifiers also help circulate the air, thereby reducing airborne allergens and stale air. National Care About Your Air month also want to educate about the effects of poor air quality on children and adults. Consumers should purchase an air purifier for rooms where they spend the most time, to get the best results. While poor air quality tends to effect children, the elderly, the chronically ill and those affected by asthma and allergies get affected the worse, even healthy adults are not immune to the effects of polluted air. Anyone can quickly succumb to irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat or develop headaches, dizziness and fatigue from breathing poor or contaminated air. Also be aware of what your needs continue to be. If your entire house is suffering try looking at a central air unit. Also be sure to look at their range to avoid purchasing multiple units. About The Author: Ben Netherton is a product editor with www.air-purifier-home.com in Orange County, CA and has an extensive knowledge of air purifiers. To read more about the latest in air purification check out: http://www.air-purifier-home.com/blog/ |
Tags: AIR PURIFIER, AIR PURIFICATION, AIR POLLUTION, AIR QUALITY, INDOOR AIR QUALITY
