Air Purifiers = Better Health

Can you believe that most people are in their homes for 70-90% of their lives.   With modern homes getting more and more efficient every year, this means less air is renewed from outside, increasing the indoor pollutant levels.  Without good air purifiers,  pollutant levels indoors can be 10 times more unhealthy than normal outside air.  Thankfully using a high quality air purifier along with regular furnace air filter changes can drastically decrease the health risks to you and your family.

You need to do a little investigating around the house to decide which type of air purifier you need.  Different pollutants may require very different types of air purifiers.

There are  4 main categories of pollutants to look at before you purchase an air purification system or unit:

* Airborne Particles:  Particles in the airconsist of a variety of sizes from .03 microns  to 101 microns.  That size range includes many things you don’t want in the air you breath.   fungi, plant pollen, animal dander,spores, dust mites and mold are regarded as airborne particles. Airborne particles are especially reponsible for asthma and other respiratory allergies and conditions.  You must use a HEPA air purifier if you want to eliminate these types of pollutants.

*Odors and Gases:  For instance, tobacco smoke, aerosol, pet litter, or pesticides.  Pollutants like these must be absorbed from the air to be rendered harmless.  Filters with activated carbon are the very best way to treat an area with these types of air pollutants.


*VOCs, otherwise known as, Volatile Organic Compunds:  Disinfectants, adhesives & glues, cleanup supplies, paints & Varnishes, building materials,  and especially newly installed carpet. The list of conditions and symptoms that are caused by VOC’s goes on and on. VOCs can cause nausea or vomiting, severe headaches, respiratory system irritation, and irrepriable nervous system damage. Again, you will want to choose an air purifier that contains an activated carbon filter.

* Micro-organisms: Viruses, bacteria,and  pathogens are the leading causes of sickness for us humans. They are everywhere and to make matters worse, they are mostly invisible to the human eye. If you have these type of issues buy an Antibacterial and Germicidal  air purifier.

Buying an air purifier does not need to be a chore, a little research may be needed, but the internet will do all the hard work. Take your time and evaluate your unique circumstances then buy the one that fits your situation best.  Remember, some purifiers release ozone which can make certain health condtions like asthma,worse.  I hope I helped you on your quest for the perfect air purifier for you.  Stay a while and read some of the many articles on this site.  Good luck and all the best to you.