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Indoor Air Pollution
Indoor air pollution has become a major health concern in North America!
Studies have shown that the air in our homes is often more seriously polluted than outdoor air.
Chemicals
The Modern Health Threat—It is the opinion of some scientists today that chemicals are even more of a health threat in our modern western society than bacteria and viruses.
Particles
Particulate matter is a generic term for particles suspended in the air, typically as a mixture of both solid particles and liquid droplets.
Hybrids
'Hybrids' is our term for pollutants which produce both toxic airborne chemicals and harmful airborne particles. Aerosols, biological contaminants, and combustion by-products can be placed in this category...
Health Problems
Air pollution related illness is taking a heavy toll on individual lives and on our overly burdened healthcare system.
Allergies & Asthma
As air quality decreases, allergies and asthma increase.
MCS
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is also known as Chemical Injury, Chemical Sensitivity, Environmental Illness (E.I.), and Multiple Allergy. MCS is a severe sensitivity to chemically based pollutants ... COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease in which airflow through the lung's bronchial tubes is partially blocked, making it difficult to breathe.
Cancer
The risk of cancer, as well as cardiopulmonary disease and all other diseases, increases with longterm—even minimal levels—of air pollution.
Heart Disease
The American Heart Association says that exposure to air pollution contributes to the development of cardiovascular diseases—heart disease and stroke.
Infections and Viruses
Particle pollution in our indoor air is largely due to biological contaminants... They promote poor indoor air quality and may be a major cause of days lost from work or school, and of doctor and hospital visits.
Pet Health Problems
Cats and dogs have lungs that are even more sensitive to environmental contamination than our lungs. ... indoor air pollution has become an issue even among our pets.
3-Step Clean Air Plan
... a simple yet highly effective strategy for cleaning indoor air, to create a healthier and more comfortable environment for you, your family, your co-workers and your clients.
Step 1. Eliminate
Removing the causes of indoor air pollution at their source is the first and foremost step in improving your indoor air quality.
Step 2. Ventilate
It is very important to regularly exchange indoor air with clean air from outside. This is done in three ways—with natural ventilation (opening windows and doors), infiltration (leaking in through openings in the building envelope), and mechanical ventilation (using an air exchanger).
Step 3. Filtrate
Filtering residual contaminants in the air with a high efficiency indoor air purifier is the third step in improving the indoor air quality in your home and workplace.
Air Purifiers
Air purifiers are an important element in improving indoor air quality, along with source control and ventilation.
Who Needs an Air Purifier?
Everyone breathes dangerous chemicals and particles every day.
The extent of damage to humans is not yet fully known.
Air Purifier Technologies
Air purifiers can generally be divided into two types: mechanical and electronic. In this section we have further divided the types to give you an overview of six different technologies.
What to Look For in an Air Purifier
To make this decision, you need to know how to compare air purifiers. Then you can choose an air cleaner most suitable for your needs.
Get the Maximum Benefits from Your Air Purifier
... Of all the things you can do for your health, providing eight hours of clean air while sleeping is the easiest and most beneficial.
Healthy Living Tips
These Healthy Living Tips come mainly from personal experience in dealing with the effects of indoor air pollution—they can be adapted to suit your personal needs.
Healthy Living Tips—Personal Care
Supporting your body's natural immune system with healthy living is so essential. Exercise, suitable nutrition, a healthy personal environment, adequate sleep in clean air, daily intake of pure water...
Healthy Living Tips—Home Care
Designate at least one room in your home and business as a 'clean air room', where extra care is taken to keep indoor
air pollutants to an absolute minimum.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about indoor air quality and indoor air purifiers.
Air Purifiers Shopping Guide
Just how DO you know which air purifier is perfect for you? The Clean Air Coach helps you choose...whether you have asthma, allergies or are in good health!
Industry Review
Not all air purifiers are created equal. ... 60% of brands we reviewed use technology we do not recommend.
We eliminated others because they use a plastic casing ... or have insufficient capacity ...
Our Air Purifiers
Our indoor air purifiers remove the broadest spectrum of pollutants from pollens to perfumes; from dust to formaldehyde; and from bacteria to mold. They are the safest and most effective.
Which One is Best for You?
These statements and questions were
created to help you identify potential indoor air pollutants
in your home or office. They are grouped in the same categories
as our Shop By Categories. Shop Air Purifiers by Manufacturer
We have chosen two of the best manufacturers in the field of indoor air purification.
They are established, reputable companies with excellent track records.
Shop Air Purifiers by Manufacturer—ALLERAIR
Institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Boeing Aircraft and the U.S. Army are just some of their higher profile customers. Best Western Hotels now feature Executive Green Rooms using AllerAir air purifiers.
Shop Air Purifiers by Manufacturer—AUSTIN AIR
Austin Air was chosen by the U.S. Govt to fulfill the largest deployment of air cleaners ... The Department of Homeland Security has purchased tens of thousands of Austin Air cleaners for their shelter-in-place (clean room) kits.
Shop Air Purifiers by Category
In this section of our Store, air purifiers are set out in categories according to specific needs.
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—GENERAL PURPOSE
The cleanest room will have impurities in the air—chemicals, gases and odors from common household and commercial products; mold and bacteria from humidifiers and air conditioners; and dust, pet dander, and pollen.
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—ALLERGIES, ASTHMA & MCS
For allergies, asthma & MCS you need an air purifier that is very efficient at trapping a broad range of particles (pollen, dust, pet dander, mold, fungi, bacteria) as well as odors, gases and chemicals...
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—EXTRA ODORS & CHEMICALS
Airborne pollutants come from our cleaning products, furnishings, building materials, 'air fresheners,' perfumes, fragranced personal care products; traffic pollution or smog that enters... toxic air recirculates and intensifies in well insulated buildings.
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—MOLD
Mold particles and the toxins they produce can be inhaled, causing serious health problems.
Reduce the factors conducive to mold growth and eliminate existing mold, whether it be on walls, in ceilings or in fabrics. Shop Air Purifiers by Category—HOTELS
Hotel guests are increasingly selective about where they choose to spend their 'relax' time. A clean air environment in your guest's room will enhance their comfort and well-being—and your reputation.
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—MEDICAL
Our air purifiers are particularly effective for medical examination rooms where airborne viruses and bacteria could be prevalent.
They also remove a broad range of other indoor air pollutants including dust, pollen, chemicals, gases and odors.
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—DAYCARES
Children are among the most vulnerable to the health effects of air pollution.
Our air purifiers clean the air of VOCs from arts and crafts, toys, cleaning products, renovation materials, dust, pollen, and many of the bacteria and viruses children tend to pick up and bring home!
Shop Air Purifiers by Category—SENIORS HOMES
Seniors in care homes are exposed to a variety of bacteria, viruses, dust, pollens, cleaning chemicals, formaldehyde from furnishings and renovation materials, scented products, and outside air pollution.
In some cases, incontinence also affects the air quality.
Replacement Filters & Parts
Shop online for extra filters and parts for your air purifier.
About the Clean Air Coach
We help you create a healthier, more comfortable, clean air environment in your home and business, for your family, your co-workers
and your clients—with our educational information, personal coaching and safe, high efficiency air purifiers.
Customer Service—Satisfaction Guarantee
For our customers' protection and satisfaction, we have outlined in detail important policies. |
