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Best Air Purifiers on the Market for Pet Owners with Asthma

May 14th, 2012  
The Best Air Purifiers on the Market for Pet Owners with Asthma Over 70% of households in the United States have either a cat or a dog for a family pet. Six out of every ten people are exposed to these animals. In fact, the pet population in this country is over a hundred million, which means approximately four pets to every ten people. These animals provide a sense of security, comfort and companionship for the members of a family. In addition, children learn a number of different life lessons from being raised in a home with pets, such as responsibility, the excitement of life and the heartbreak of death. In addition to cats and dogs, some of the most common household pets that are kept indoors include: Birds Hamsters Mice Rabbits Gerbils Guinea pigs Rats Pet allergies Read more [...]

Best Air Purifying Methods

May 14th, 2012  
Finding the Best Air Purifying Methods for You Many people these days use a number of different air purification methods in order to improve the quality of the air inside their indoor environments. Air purifying is especially important for anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies, cardiopulmonary ailments or other respiratory troubles. Air purification methods are also being used today to improve the air quality in hospital environments, where bacteria and other contagions are easily transmitted through the air. Using various cleaning solutions, burning incense or candles, cooking and building fires in a fireplace can contribute to the number of airborne pollutants in your home or place of business. A well-ventilated space that allows air to come in from the outdoors somewhat alleviates Read more [...]

Titanium Pro Technology UV Air Purifier

May 3rd, 2012  
Five to twenty percent of the people in this country are affected by some type of flu virus every year, especially during the winter months. People spend as much as ninety percent of their time indoors, in close proximity to others living in the house. A tightly sealed home may make your home more energy efficient and more comfortable, however, it can make the air indoors rather stale and polluted. All it takes is for one person to become ill and then a chain reaction is started. Breaking The Chain Reaction You try everything to keep from getting sick, such as: Washing your hands Keeping your hands away from your face Refraining from touching stair rails and other frequently used surfaces The virus still seems to find you somehow. However, there is hope in new technology. New Read more [...]

Airgle PurePal Air Purifier Review

May 3rd, 2012  
Most people use a variety of chemicals in their home, including: Detergents Polishes Bleaching agents Air fresheners Soaps Softeners Scourers Bathroom cleaners Glass cleaners Drain openers Oven cleaners Although the chemicals contained in such cleaners make your kitchens, bathrooms, carpets, and countertops germ free, they also contribute to indoor air pollution. This can be quite problematic for someone who suffers from allergies, asthma or multiple chemical sensitivity. Most people spend as much as ninety percent of their lives inside, breathing this horribly unclean air. Breathing in such polluted air can trigger an asthma attack or allergic reaction. A quality air purifier can bring you some much-needed relief. However, the needs of every allergy, asthma Read more [...]

No Leak Air Purifier System Efficiency and Air Flow

April 27th, 2012  
Relief from Seasonal Allergies Depends On Air Purifier System Efficiency and Air Flow Spring is the most beautiful time of year; however, if you suffer from seasonal allergies it can also be the most miserable time of year. Seasonal allergy symptoms begin early in spring and can last well into the fall. The best way to get some relief is to reduce exposure to the things that trigger your allergies, which for many people is airborne pollen. A high quality air purifier will help you and your entire family to breathe easy all year long. Not all air purifier systems are created equal. As a matter of fact, most popular air cleaners do not even deliver ten percent of what they claim on paper. It is important to check the technology and features that are offered on any air purifier system before Read more [...]

VOCs and Indoor Air Quality

February 24th, 2012  
VOCs are volatile organic compounds. This simply means they are chemicals that will evaporate into the air at room temperature. Depending on the concentration, their presence may be noticeable, as when you smell gasoline, or they may be scentless or at a low enough concentration to escape notice. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  In the factory, several commercial, custom air cleaner solutions exist. Manufacturers are required to remove toxic substances with a fume extractor or air extractor to prevent or minimize release into the environment. This doesn’t help with volatile chemicals that may be trapped in the product when it is sold to the public. What is outgassing? The classic example of outgassing is what we call the “new car smell.” Although clever auto Read more [...]

Best Smoke Air Purifier

February 24th, 2012  
Best Smoke Air Purifier for Smokers Anyone who lives with a smoker knows the downside when it comes to air quality. Both the smell of stale cigarette smoke and the residues that smoking leaves are bothersome and may be an irritant as well. Besides the staining, the same tarry coating that discolors everything from computer screens to light fixtures is also risking health because of second hand smoke. Removing smoke from the air isn’t just for hygienic reasons, but also for basic health concerns.  There are specific air cleaners for smokers, but the right design must be selected. Constituents of smoke According to the National Cancer Institute, there are more than 250 harmful substances in cigarette smoke. A few of the known or suspected carcinogenic agents are: Arsenic – a poisonous Read more [...]

Office Chemicals

February 24th, 2012  
We tend to think of the office environment as neat, tidy and clean. With regular janitorial services, to the eye it certainly appears so. However, there are often undetected chemicals in the office environment, but that do have health effects. In fact, it is enough of a concern for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (a department of the CDC) to devote an entire section of their website to the problem. And, unfortunately, it isn’t enough for building management to use air duct cleaning or normal air filter systems to fix all the problems. Air filter systems installed as part of the air handling equipment for a building will help reduce dust accumulation, as will regular air duct cleaning. What these procedures will not do is remove most chemical contaminants from the Read more [...]

Industrial Fumes

February 24th, 2012  
In the US, the agency responsible for worker health and safety is OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They set levels for worker exposure to fumes and the safety equipment needed. Once these fumes escape the facility, they become the responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency. An air purifier system may be mandated, depending on the regulations in place. Commonly, the EPA will require a fume extractor to keep volatile chemicals out of the environment. Industrial fumes are those products of manufacturing which make it into the air, either inside the plant or outside. Some are generated by the manufacturing process itself, while others are a consequence of using highly concentrated chemicals during production. In industrial applications, chemicals are often Read more [...]

Animal Dander

February 24th, 2012  
Dander is the fine, dry, shed skin particles of animals. Shedding dead skin cells is a normal process mammals use to remove bacteria and other contaminants from the skin. Humans produce dander as well, most noticeable in the scalp as dandruff. The reason dander is a concern is not just because of the particles themselves, which can be small enough to breathe in, but also because they become the vehicle for allergy causing materials that otherwise wouldn’t float around in the air. Dander and allergies According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one in five Americans suffer from one or more allergies. What’s worse, the rate is increasing. The situation is worse for children with allergy being the third most common chronic medical condition in those under 18. While we usually Read more [...]