Using Electronic Air Cleaners To Help Control Indoor Air Pollution In The Home Or Office
Saturday, October 13th, 2007 by Decor Guru Subscribe To Our Feed
The following extract is from a series of home articles and tips on air cleaners …
Indoor air pollution is a problem that is a much more widespread health issue than most people are aware of and it should not be taken lightly, since most people spend ninety per cent of their time indoors. In order to improve energy efficiency, homes are tightly sealed against the elements, but this traps contaminants and toxins in the air. The best way to eliminate those pollutants is with air purifiers.
The most significant impact that indoor air pollution has on health is easily observed in the steep climb of incidences of asthma and allergies sufferers. Interestingly, this marked increase in respiratory problems is being observed in developed countries around the world. In addition to allergens being trapped in homes by better seals on windows and doors, it is also believed that the chemicals used in our homes for every day cleaning and maintenance also play a significant part. These chemicals build up over time, eventually reaching toxic levels when the air indoors is stagnant and not cleaned.
Both home and office environments are ripe for developing significant air quality problems, and for the same reasons. High quality air cleaners can be used in both homes and offices to decrease the amount of particulate contamination in the air, significantly improving air quality. Polluted air that is taken in regularly can cause many respiratory problems, including asthma and has recently been linked to the rising incidence of lung cancer.
Another area where home air cleaners should always be in use, are in hair and nail salons. Nail salon technicians and cosmetologists are at higher risks of developing breathing problems and lung disease because they are constantly exposed to higher than standard levels of potent chemicals, such as formaldehyde. This fact alone makes them 1.8 times more likely to end up with lung cancer because of this exposure. Proper air purification in their environments can help to reduce that risk.
Air purifiers are able to remove allergens and contaminants from the air. They significantly decrease the main contaminants found in home interiors, like dust, pollen, mold spores, dust mite feces and pet dander, just to name a few. They can also be helpful in eliminating smoke particles from the air as well. When the level of such pollutants is reduced, so is the risk of triggering allergies, developing asthma or contracting cancer.
A side benefit of regular use of air purifiers in the home is that they can also help to lower the frequency of dusting and vacuuming, since the particles are removed by the air purifier rather than settling on furniture and the floor.
There is a wide range of home air cleaners available on the market. Prices range from under $100 for a very basic unit that can effectively clean the air in a small room, to sophisticated home air purification systems that can cost several thousands of dollars, depending on the size of the house and the level of purification desired.
Most air purifiers are very energy efficient, making them affordable to run on a continuous basis. When choosing an air purification system, be sure to consider not only the price of the unit and the electrical usage in comparing costs, but also check the cost of the filters and the recommended frequency of air filter replacement.
For more tips on electronic air cleaners, go here: Electronic Air Cleaners
Technorati Tags: No Tags
Related Tags: No Tags
October 13th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Good reading… Good info… I would like to invite you to visit my house cleaning tips blog at: www.yourfreshstart.us/wp please leave a comment a pick up a valuable backlink.