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Government's Environmental Protection Agency
What are you breathing? It is a good question to ask ourselves. All of us face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our day-to-day lives. Driving in cars, flying in planes, engaging in recreational activities, and being exposed to environmental pollutants all pose varying degrees of risk. Some risks are simply unavoidable. The good news is indoor air pollution is one risk that you can do something about. Find out more below about what you are breathing and how to improve the indoor air around you.
Indoor Air Quality
Safety and health topics related to Indoor Air Quality by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Indoor Air Quality Association Inc.
The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public.
Indoor Air Quality
US Consumer Product
A List of publications on indoor air quality and products associated with indoor air quality.
American Lung Association
Numerous studies have shown that air pollution can cause lung disease, including lung cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease, birth defects and even death. Sadly, millions of Americans live in areas where the pollution in the outdoor air all too often puts their health and even their lives at risk.
Manufacturer of Air Purifiers
Blueair provides highly effective room air purifiers with a focus on quality, energy efficiency and environmental care. Designed for people concerned about the quality of the air they breathe, our air purifiers improve indoor air quality. Gone are pollen, pet dander, mold spores, smoke, dust and other airborne pollutants. Breathe easy.
Personal and room air purifiers with HyperHEPA filtration
This porous material provides an excellent means of air purification by
removing airborne particles using the process of adsorption.
Pollutants and particles are grabbed from the air, soaked up like water to a
sponge, and trapped so they cannot be circulated back out into the air.
Activated carbon filters often work in conjunction with other means of air
filtration (HEPA, charged media filters) and also often serve as an odor
eliminator in homes with pets or smokers.
Indoor air is literally packed with all sorts of particles; dust, pollen,
pet dander. These are only some examples of irritants that we can't see, but
are constantly inhaling into our lungs. Electrostatic filtration efficiently
removes a huge amount of these minute and microscopic particles. These
filters use a static charge to draw in particles and trap them inside the
filter removing them from the air. What you are left with is a room full of
fresh air. Also known as a precipitator, an electrostatic filter is a
stellar way to make the air in your home clean and breathable.
Probably the most commonly known type of air filtration, a High Efficiency
Particulate Air filter (HEPA) is capable of removing up to 99.97% of all
airborne particles from the air. HEPA filters have been used since the
1940's to remove particles as small as 0.3 microns in size. That's
abundantly smaller than the width of a human hair. HEPA filters are composed
of randomly arranged fibers with open space in between to grab particles as
they pass through. They are regarded as one of the most efficient and
universal types of air filtration.
Dangers of Ozone and Air Purifiers
Atmospheric ozone is vital to the protection and survival of our planet, but
at our level ozone can be a highly toxic and irritating gas with the ability
to cause more pollution than it removes. Ozone generators are often called
safe for your home, the argument being that they produce only small amounts
of ozone to decontaminate the air. The truth is that ozone gas can cause
damage to our lungs even in small amounts. Click above to learn more about
the hazards of ozone producing air purifiers
How PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation) Works in Air Purifiers
Photocataylic oxidation (PCO) works by using an ultraviolet light bulb to
help remove pollutants and impurities from the air. Within the PCO chamber a
UV light bulb with a tiny amount of titanium dioxide that creates highly
charged electrons. When particles pass through the PCO chamber, these
electrons attach themselves to each airborne particle and breaks them down.
This process is known as oxidation. Studies show that photocatalytic
oxidation has a high efficiency rate, removing a great number of chemicals,
viruses, and toxic gases
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation technology
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) uses short wavelengths of
ultraviolet light to destroy living airborne particles such as viruses,
mold, and bacteria. UVGI breaks these harmful pathogens down on a molecular
level, separating their chemical bonds and destroying them entirely. This
form of air purification is a highly efficient and effective way to clean
the air in your home or office and has been used in the medical field for
over a century.
Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Know your foe! In the battle for clean indoor air, it's important to know what harmful elements your home's air may be harboring. We here at PureAirProducts.com have compiled data on the most common causes of poor indoor air; including obvious irritants like dust and pet dander, but also a few dangerous culprits that may surprise you.
The Threat of Poor Indoor Air Quality on Your Health
Ever have a cough or runny nose that seemed to lingered just too long? In this article, we discuss the various impacts polluted indoor air can have on you and your loved ones. Ailments like allergies, asthma, bronchitis and conjunctivitis can all be a result of poor indoor air, and breakouts can be reduced or eliminated with the right air purifier.
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Installing a reliable air purifier into your home is just one part of a complete healthy indoor air regimen. Here we offer tips and suggestions that will result in cleaner, fresher indoor air with fewer harmful airborne pollutants. Simple exorcizes like regularly opening windows during the winter, removing your shoes at the door, adding a few houseplants to your rooms can improve the quality of your home's air.