An indoor air purifier can increase a person's comfort level and maybe reduce health problems to a certain degree, but they can also be costly. Depending on where a person lives, their indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than the air outdoors. This is because of the concentration of irritants and allergens such as smoke, dust, and pet dander. Companies that promote the purchasing of an indoor air purifier claim that the filtering technology can help alleviate asthma and other breathing problems as well as allergy symptoms. Although filtration systems can help, they may not be able to do everything promised. Unfortunately, the problem is more difficult to solve than simply removing irritants. Solving asthma and breathing problems simply isn't that simple. If the plan is to buy an inexpensive unit in hopes of resolving breathing problems, there really isn't much to lose. But it can be a potentially expensive experiment.
Get the entire truth and potential benefits from independent sources and reviewers before buying an indoor air purifier. "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding." (Proverbs 23: 23). Do a keyword search and look at all the different types of filtration systems available for purchase. The most common is an all purpose filtration system. Units are sold specifically for allergy and asthma. Specificity doesn't stop there. Units designed to remove nothing but tobacco smoke, or mold spores, or pet dander are also available for purchase. People with chemical sensitivities can find a filtration system designed for them. Industrial and medical grade units are also manufactured. Deciding which one is right can be confusing at least. Choosing the wrong one can be a waste of money.
According to at least one government agency and a private organization concerned with breathing problems, filtration can be useful, but it is not the magic fix-all solution. Therefore, an indoor air purifier is only one part of controlling pollutants and irritants. Generally, suspended irritants, allergens and pollutants are only part of the problem. Finding an authority on breathing problems to dispute the existence of suspended particles and the problems they can create would be nearly impossible. They do exist, but according a group concerned with promoting clean air, people should also be concerned with the particles that have settled into carpeting and other areas of the home. The problem is particles that fall into carpeting and rugs will get stirred up when people walk or when the vacuum cleaner is used. Unfortunately, most of these particles won't get filtered out before they settle back down breathed into the lungs. Therefore, proper cleaning is important to controlling indoor pollutants. Distributors say that people who suffer with dry itchy skin or have frequent skin rashes can benefit from cleaner air. Advertisements also suggest that people who live with smokers, have indoor pets, or have molds and mildew in the house should purchase an indoor air purifier.
Keep in mind, molds and mildew can potentially be a serious health problem that may need more attention than an indoor air purifier can offer. Again, there are several different filtration models on the market to choose from. Some of the purifier systems are designed to remove nothing but dust, pet dander, and smoke. Others claim to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and molds and mildews. Mold and mildew spores are dangerous. And once spores get into homes they can be very difficult or impossible to get rid of. After, hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast and flooded homes, mold became a prime health concern. Entire walls and wood structures had to be replaced because mold spores took hold and would regenerate. Removing mold can cost thousands of dollars. And there is no guarantee mold spores won't return.
Filtration units can be purchased that connect directly into a home's heating or air conditioning system. These larger units can cost thousands of dollars. But there are portable units that can be moved from room to room, which can be purchased for under $200. Before purchasing, research the benefits of each type of purifier. Also, talk to other people who have bought and used one. Once again, there is some debate about whether the units actually do what they claim to do. So it might also be a good idea to research technical, medical, or scientific data before spending $1,000 or more. The indoor air purifier units designed for a home's central air system will supposedly deliver clean air to every room in the house. So knowing the delivery rate is not as important with these units as with the smaller portable ones. Each purifier will have a Clean Air Delivery Rate number. But to understand the value of this number a person will need to know the size of the room in which the purifier will be used. Basically, the CADR number should be two-thirds of the room's square footage. So, if a room is 180 square feet in size, the CADR number should be at least 120. The cost of an indoor air purifier could be prohibitive. Keep in mind, a higher price doesn't guarantee quality. On the other hand, the old saying of you get what you pay for may also hold true. Comparative shopping is always a good idea. Although, a unit might be purchased relatively inexpensively the cost to operate and maintain the system could be quite expensive in the long term. Take into account the cost of replacement filters and the potential for increased electricity bills to keep it running.
Get the entire truth and potential benefits from independent sources and reviewers before buying an indoor air purifier. "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding." (Proverbs 23: 23). Do a keyword search and look at all the different types of filtration systems available for purchase. The most common is an all purpose filtration system. Units are sold specifically for allergy and asthma. Specificity doesn't stop there. Units designed to remove nothing but tobacco smoke, or mold spores, or pet dander are also available for purchase. People with chemical sensitivities can find a filtration system designed for them. Industrial and medical grade units are also manufactured. Deciding which one is right can be confusing at least. Choosing the wrong one can be a waste of money.
According to at least one government agency and a private organization concerned with breathing problems, filtration can be useful, but it is not the magic fix-all solution. Therefore, an indoor air purifier is only one part of controlling pollutants and irritants. Generally, suspended irritants, allergens and pollutants are only part of the problem. Finding an authority on breathing problems to dispute the existence of suspended particles and the problems they can create would be nearly impossible. They do exist, but according a group concerned with promoting clean air, people should also be concerned with the particles that have settled into carpeting and other areas of the home. The problem is particles that fall into carpeting and rugs will get stirred up when people walk or when the vacuum cleaner is used. Unfortunately, most of these particles won't get filtered out before they settle back down breathed into the lungs. Therefore, proper cleaning is important to controlling indoor pollutants. Distributors say that people who suffer with dry itchy skin or have frequent skin rashes can benefit from cleaner air. Advertisements also suggest that people who live with smokers, have indoor pets, or have molds and mildew in the house should purchase an indoor air purifier.
Keep in mind, molds and mildew can potentially be a serious health problem that may need more attention than an indoor air purifier can offer. Again, there are several different filtration models on the market to choose from. Some of the purifier systems are designed to remove nothing but dust, pet dander, and smoke. Others claim to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and molds and mildews. Mold and mildew spores are dangerous. And once spores get into homes they can be very difficult or impossible to get rid of. After, hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast and flooded homes, mold became a prime health concern. Entire walls and wood structures had to be replaced because mold spores took hold and would regenerate. Removing mold can cost thousands of dollars. And there is no guarantee mold spores won't return.
Filtration units can be purchased that connect directly into a home's heating or air conditioning system. These larger units can cost thousands of dollars. But there are portable units that can be moved from room to room, which can be purchased for under $200. Before purchasing, research the benefits of each type of purifier. Also, talk to other people who have bought and used one. Once again, there is some debate about whether the units actually do what they claim to do. So it might also be a good idea to research technical, medical, or scientific data before spending $1,000 or more. The indoor air purifier units designed for a home's central air system will supposedly deliver clean air to every room in the house. So knowing the delivery rate is not as important with these units as with the smaller portable ones. Each purifier will have a Clean Air Delivery Rate number. But to understand the value of this number a person will need to know the size of the room in which the purifier will be used. Basically, the CADR number should be two-thirds of the room's square footage. So, if a room is 180 square feet in size, the CADR number should be at least 120. The cost of an indoor air purifier could be prohibitive. Keep in mind, a higher price doesn't guarantee quality. On the other hand, the old saying of you get what you pay for may also hold true. Comparative shopping is always a good idea. Although, a unit might be purchased relatively inexpensively the cost to operate and maintain the system could be quite expensive in the long term. Take into account the cost of replacement filters and the potential for increased electricity bills to keep it running.
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