The HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) filter was first developed in the 1950’s by the United States Department of Defense as a way to protect service men and women from the dangers of radioactive fallout. With the ability to filter 99.97% of airborne particles it quickly found its way into the consumer market place and…
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Air Cleaner Tips for Better Health
It is a fact that air we breathe in is contaminated with industrial fumes, and engine exhausts on the ground and in the air, amongst many polluters. There’s one way to obtain fresh and clean air quickly and easily is by using an air cleaner. The enclosed air in our houses and apartments collects micro-organisms,…
Useful Information on Air Filters
Useful Information on Air Filters Experts have compared air filters to the human colon in a bid to reveal its importance. It helps to catch air pollution thus making the air germ or microorganisms free like an Air shower. Breathing clean air that lacks impurities is as easy as buying an air filter. It helps…
The History of Air Purifiers
As many as 8 out of 10 allergy sufferers have allergy symptoms year-round due to indoor allergens. Perennial allergy symptoms can be controlled by improving indoor air quality with air purifiers. These days, there are so many options for air cleaning: furnace filters, HEPA air purifiers, Pass box, humidifiers that wash the air, ozone generators,…
The History of Air Purifiers
As many as 8 out of 10 allergy sufferers have allergy symptoms year-round due to indoor allergens. Perennial allergy symptoms can be controlled by improving indoor air quality with air purifiers. These days, there are so many options for air cleaning: furnace filters, HEPA air purifiers, Pass box, humidifiers that wash the air, ozone generators,…
Air Purifiers for Odor Elimination
Anyone with small children, pets, or a smoker in the house knows all too well that room deodorizers and air fresheners only mask the smell temporarily and don’t solve your real air cleaning needs. In fact, many of them release toxic chemicals into the air (not good!). To gain fresh, clean air, the odors in…
Air Purifier Purchase Guide
Other Factors to Consider Before Buying an Air Purifier Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) The CADR, calculated by AHAM (The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers), tells us not only how much air is purified, but also how well it is purified. Air purifiers that have been tested by AHAM should have the AHAM Certified seal…