Daniel Sullivan

Deciding If You Need An Air Purifier



Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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Air Purifying and Filters

How do you know if you need an air purifier for your home or office? There are a number of ways you can determine your needs. Just think about how much time you spend indoors. Statistic shows that we spend 90% of our time indoors. This exposes us to all types of harmful indoor air pollution that is caused by everyday household items such as cleaning materials, gas from cooking, and the materials that were used to build your home.

One of the indicators is your health. Indoor air pollution has been associated with many of our illness including asthma, birth defects, immune system problems, irritation of your eyes, nose, or throat, headaches, fatigue, and even some cancers. How each person reacts to indoor pollution depends upon their individual physical makeup. In some cases the symptoms can be treating by simply eliminating the exposure to the indoor pollutants. In these cases an air purifier can help.

Another indicator is to have the air quality of your home tested. There are many sites on the internet that can help you. Just type in "test home air quality" and you will find qualified companies that will test your air quality and determine the cause of you problems. You can also consult your state and local health agency to find a qualified tester in your area.

Is your house weatherized? We weatherize our homes to save energy. The negative effect of this is that the outside air is reduced in our homes. This increases the indoor air pollutants as they cannot be replace with fresh air from the outside.

There are many types of air purifiers on the market today that are highly effective to help reduce indoor air pollution. How effective the air cleaner is depends on how much air it draws through its filters. Another key factor in how well your air purifier works depends on how well it is maintained. Change and clean the filters per the manufacturer's instructions and the system will remain efficient for years to come.

Please do not take chances with your health or the health of your loved ones. Take some measures to reduce the indoor air pollution in your home. One step I recommend is purchasing an indoor air purifying system. To learn more about air purifiers please visit www.airpurifyingandfilters.com.

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