Articles

Charcoal Air Purifier, Charcoal Filter, Chemical Air Purifier

May 14th, 2012  
The Truth about Charcoal Air Purifiers A charcoal air purifier or charcoal filter, also commonly known as an activated carbon air filter, works by absorbing the gases and odors in the air. However, the cost and size of a charcoal purifier filter varies considerably. Charcoal that is marketed as activated carbon has been treated with oxygen to open up millions of pores in between the carbon atoms. This works so well because the millions of tiny cells that are in the charcoal in addition to being very porous also attract and capture odors and gases. A carbon air filter is also often used in military gas masks and water purifiers. This is because it is capable of absorbing toxic gases in air as well as chlorine and other chemicals in water. When the available cells are full of absorbed Read more [...]

Nail Salon Air Purifier, Chemical Air Purifier

May 14th, 2012  
Cleaner Air in Your Nail Salon Many people are exposed to chemical fumes on a regular basis. Some are sensitive to the molecular pollutants that are floating around in the air and suffer asthma attacks, allergic reactions or other respiratory issues when exposed to pollutants in the air, such as those found in a nail salon. A nail salon air purifier helps to keep the air free of the molecular pollutants that cause adverse respiratory reactions. When unclean air is trapped indoors where it circulates, it becomes dangerous, even more so for people with an acute sensitivity to fumes and other air hazards. Since nail salons are public places, they must be cautious about the quality of air within their spaces. Anyone who enters the salon will be exposed to the contaminated air, causing a Read more [...]

New Home Chemicals

February 16th, 2012  
In 2001, a phenomenon hit the news that had been largely hidden until that time. Drywall, imported from China and used in new home construction, was releasing sulfur compounds into the air. The toxic gasses – carbon disulfide, hydrogen sulfide and carbonyl sulfide – were generated by the drywall itself. The high sulfur content of the gypsum was reacting with moist air and releasing these chemicals. The Consumer Product Safety Commission got involved, and finally, in early 2012, a settlement has been reached. However, this example was just the visible tip of a huge iceberg, a gourmet menu of problems with new home construction and the materials used. And homeowners were under the mistaken impression that a high quality furnace air filter would help – it doesn’t. Only a carbon air Read more [...]

Ways to Clean the Air of Chemical Fumes

December 29th, 2011  
In recent years, the number of asthma related breathing problems in adults and children has risen. While there are many factors for this increase including poor living conditions, increased outdoor pollutants and contaminates, and family history, harmful chemicals found inside most households have also been linked to breathing problems. That means that ways to clean the air of chemical fumes becomes even more important. Removing chemical fumes from your home requires the use of an air filtration system. A durable, quality system can provide many years of clean air for you and your family. Even though you may still suffer from asthma attacks when away from home, reducing the number of overall attacks by removing chemicals from the air you breathe on a daily basis can dramatically improve your Read more [...]

Chemical Fumes Dangers

December 29th, 2011  
These days, many of the products we take for granted in our homes may be treated with or made from harmful chemicals. And while most people go about their day without considering the health risks associated with these chemicals, asthma and other chronic illnesses are on the rise. But having a better understanding of chemical fumes dangers can help you protect yourself and your family from chronic illnesses. Harmful Chemicals in Your Home Chemical fumes may be emitted by furniture, paint, carpeting, mattresses, linens, cleaning supplies, and appliances. New furniture, mattresses, and carpeting are typically treated with a variety of chemicals to help people preserve and maintain them. Unfortunately, over time, these chemicals emit fumes into the air. Known as volatile organic compounds, or Read more [...]

Extraction Air Systems

December 29th, 2011  
Breathing in harmful chemicals and gaseous compounds such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), secondhand smoke, or exhaust from gas appliances can severely affect your health over time. Chronic illnesses such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis limit your ability to breathe or live a full and productive life. Reduce the amount of harmful chemicals floating throughout your home by investing in a quality extraction air system. What is an Extraction Air System? An extraction air system removes polluted air to allow fresh, clean air to flow through your home. Using powerful filters, portable purification systems from manufacturers like Airgle draw in chemicals and large particles from the air. These systems have continuous air quality monitoring sensors to help maintain healthy air quality. Breathing Read more [...]