If you are sensitive to airborne particulates, time was when going indoors during allergy season was all you needed to find breathing relief.
Unfortunately, this is not always the case anymore.
In fact, EPA statistics show that indoor air quality is one of the top five environmental hazards! Many homeowners who want to breathe better indoors are installing home air cleaners to help "clear the air.
" Here is a short look at the hazards of indoor air pollution along with how a home air cleaner can help.
Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality There are two main types of pollutants: particulate matter and gaseous pollutants.
--Particulate matter includes: dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, molds, bacteria, viruses, and other small organisms.
--Gaseous pollutants are: tobacco smoke, byproducts of gas cooking stoves, car exhaust, and air-borne pollutants from household cleaners, paints, lacquers, stains, pesticides, and so forth.
Many people have outright allergies to any of these particulates or gaseous pollutants, but for most of us the effects are less pronounced but nonetheless harmful.
The best solution to indoor air problems is to open the windows and let fresh air in: but oftentimes the outside air is just as if not more polluted than indoor air, or weather conditions prevent the use of open windows.
How a Home Air Cleaner Can Help Regular air filters that are inserted into your furnace are helpful, but they are in no way a "cure" for poor indoor air quality.
A home air cleaner targets pollutants and actively works at eliminating them in a specific space, a room, or an entire house depending on the type of cleaner that is being used.
You should consult with a home heating and cooling expert to determine which kind and size device will work best to suit your individual needs.