Who Needs an Air Purifier?
Healthy People
Everyone breathes dangerous chemicals and particles every day.
The extent of damage to humans is not yet fully known.
Since the effects of indoor air pollution take time to show up,
even years, healthy individuals would be wise to take steps
to maintain maximum health.
When placed in a bedroom, air
filters enhance quality of sleep, which promotes health,
a sense of well-being and an increased energy level.
Individuals With Allergies, Asthma
& Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
We now know that air quality seriously affects our major organs
and our overall health.
For those of us with a history of
respiratory ailments, headaches, weakness, and other discomforts
or diseases related to poor air quality, there is no question
that a suitable room air purifier can significantly reduce
our symptoms and enhance our sense of well-being.
A true medical-grade HEPA filter air purifier can be instrumental
in asthma prevention and asthma relief when the asthma attacks
would be triggered by pollens or other airborne particles.
Deep bed activated granular carbon is the best way to remove the
airborne chemicals that drain us and make us feel so unwell.
Children And Seniors
It has been documented that those most susceptible to the
effects of air pollution are the very young and our seniors.
The respiratory systems of babies and children are not fully
developed. Their hearts beat much faster, they are more active and take in more
air per body weight, and their major organs have to work
harder to cope with toxins and pollutants.
The body systems of seniors are not working as efficiently as in their younger
days, making seniors more susceptible to viruses, bacterial
infections, and immune deficiencies. Their personal environment
may not be conducive to maximum health due to poor air quality.
When To Buy An Air Purifier
Air purifiers can be used to reduce existing indoor air pollution
and the negative effects of air pollution. However, it is
more ideal to purchase an air purifier before your indoor
air pollution becomes a serious issue.
For example in areas of high risk of wild fires such as parts of California and British Columbia,
choosing to buy an air cleaner is a decision that should
be made before a smoke emergency occurs. During a smoke
emergency, it may be hazardous to go outside or drive in
an attempt to locate an appropriate device, which may be
in short supply.
An air purifier can be used to maintain clean air, as well as for remediaton.
You Need an Air Purifier If …
You want a healthier lifestyle.
The problem with airborne pollutants is that we don't know
exactly what effect they may have in the long term. As with
cigarettes and lead, government regulators have
been slow to recognize the wide-ranging effects of airborne
chemicals. In fact, only a fraction of the many thousands of chemicals
in commercial and industrial use in have ever been tested for
their effects on humans. An air purifier is now just as
important as healthy eating and clean water for a healthier
lifestyle. You live in a home, apartment, trailer or any enclosed space.
The walls we use to shelter and protect
us from the elements also trap airborne odors, chemicals,
gases, and particles. The EPA has found that our dwellings
may contain air that is 2 to 5 times, even 100 times more
polluted than outdoor air. You have a new baby or are pregnant.
Preventing early chemical exposure is critical.
Many researchers now believe that pollution related disease is an on-going
process in the body that may take years to evolve from the
earliest stage. Therefore a fetus or newborn exposed to
a cancer-causing toxin early-on will have an increased chance
of developing a disease later in life.
You have children.
Your child's developing body doesn't work like yours. Their
metabolism is immature and can't always excrete chemicals
as efficiently as an adult, leaving them more vulnerable
to the effects of air pollution. Many children also suffer
from allergies and asthma which are aggravated and possibly
triggered by airborne particles and chemicals. You're over the age of 60.
Let's face it—our bodies don't work
quite as efficiently as they used to! Having a constant
flow of clean air is just like eating a balanced diet; it
helps to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle and promote
longevity. You love your modern conveniences.
The irony is that many of the products we created to make our lives
easier may be slowly eroding our health. Dry cleaning, plastics,
flame retardants, non-stick surfaces, stain resistant fabrics,
pesticides, chemical cleaning products, personal hygiene
products, appliances and much more are off-gassing chemicals
and toxic dust into our homes.
You suffer from allergies.
Allergies are not only aggravated by airborne particles
like dust, pollen and dander, but also by airborne chemicals
from cleaning products, flooring and furniture. Only an
air purifier with pounds of activated granular carbon and true medical-grade HEPA filtration
can remove 99.97% of airborne particles and harmful airborne
chemicals. You suffer from asthma, or other respiratory problems.
Because your respiratory system is already compromised,
an air cleaner is a must-have tool in any treatment program.
An air cleaner with a true medical-grade HEPA filter can trap 99.97% of all
allergens, while a deep-bed activated granular carbon filter will remove airborne
odors, gases and chemicals which may also aggravate or trigger
an attack. You live near a major road, or industrial facility.
Heavy traffic and factory emissions generate dangerous
fine particles which penetrate deep into the body. Research
has shown that short-term exposure to elevated levels of
this type of pollution is associated with a higher risk
of death from heart problems.
You live near a forest fire zone or volcano.
Both forest fires and active volcanoes
(like those in Hawaii), create serious air quality problems
that involve not only fine particles, but odors, gases and
chemicals as well. Only an air purifier with pounds of activated
granular carbon and true medical-grade HEPA filtration can offer the serious protection
required for these specific types of airborne pollutants. You're a less than perfect housekeeper.
Dust is not only an irritant, but is one of the main exposure roots
for airborne chemicals. A high efficiency air cleaner helps
to reduce the accumulation of dust on surfaces and can also
trap airborne mold spores, bacteria, viruses and even pet
odors. You're a diligent housekeeper.
Even many of the cleanest homes have poor air quality. That's because most
of the materials and products found in our homes today off-gas
small amounts of chemicals. These can't be dusted away or
removed with an 'air freshener'.
You have a garden, lawn or trees on your property.
Gardens, mulches, trees and even lawns can be sources for mold spores. These airborne
spores easily make their way into your home and can trigger
an allergic reaction and aggravate asthma. You have a compromised immune system.
When the immune system is weakened
by illness or certain medical treatments, it may not be
able to rid the body of toxic pollutants as effectively.
People with compromised immune systems are also at a greater
risk for severe complications from infections and viruses. You suffer from MCS.
An air purifier which reduces the
airborne chemicals in your personal environment can help
to create a retreat away from everyday toxins. We offer
the most inert units available, and we are committed to
MCS relief!
You or members of your family are exposed to second hand smoke.
Besides the penetrating odor that
smoke leaves behind, cigarette smoke also contains more
than 4,000 chemical compounds and at least 11 known human
carcinogens. Only an air cleaner with many pounds of activated
granular carbon can effectively trap these complex odors and chemicals. You have pets.
An air cleaner will not only remove airborne
pet hair, dander and odor but will also help protect your
pets from indoor air pollution! Like children, our pets
are naturally more susceptible to the effects of poor indoor
air. They tend to spend more time indoors and are also closer
to the floor where dust, toxins and airborne chemicals collect. You have water damage.
Unsightly water stains may not
be the only consequence of household water damage. Chances
are you also have mold. Many people are unaware that mold
releases both particles and chemical mycotoxins into the
air. Depending on the level of exposure, the health effects
of mold can range from allergic reactions to serious illness.
You're moving into a new home.
Many of the materials
and furnishings that go into a newly constructed home off-gas
small amounts of chemicals into the air and will continue
to do so for years. In the past homes were more porous and
allowed for more natural ventilation. Newly constructed
homes are air-tight allowing more air pollution to stay
inside the home You're planning renovations.
Renovations can be chaotic, and they can also introduce many pollutants
into the air. Materials such as paint, new carpeting, flooring,
wall-coverings, wood products, glues and varnishes all off-gas
chemicals which may have serious short and long term health
consequences. You use art materials.
From the seasoned professional to a budding child painter, anyone using art
materials is exposing themselves, and those sharing their
workspace, to airborne toxins and suspected carcinogens.
Your building has odor problems.
Smoke and cooking odors are common complaints in apartment and condo complexes.
While there may not be much you can do about your neighbors,
an air cleaner can offer fresher cleaner air in your dwelling,
protecting both you and your belongings from the effects
of second hand smoke and odors. You have a home office.
Many people are unaware that computers, printers, and fax
machines all off-gas chemicals which can easily
be inhaled. If you sometimes feel lightheaded or experience headaches after being
in your office, it might not be from that stressful phone call; it could be your equipment!Your living space is located on the upper levels of a business.
In many urban areas, even the best
living spaces are sometimes located over businesses. This
often means sharing more than a building, but also air quality
problems which may include odors, chemicals, gases and particles.
You live in an agricultural area.
Exposure to pesticides commonly used on crops have been linked to serious health
problems including infertility, Parkinson's disease, birth
defects, premature birth and asthma. You have a garage.
Garages are one of the leading contributors to poor indoor
air quality. Pollution from cars, other fuel-burning engines,
stored paints, solvents, fertilizers and pesticides can
all seep into your living area from an attached garage exposing
you and your family to potential carcinogens. You suffer from flu-like symptoms, fatigue or eye irritations.
All these symptoms may be caused or aggravated by airborne particles,
odors, gases and chemicals. You have a fireplace or wood stove.
While the warmth and ambience of a roaring fire
can be appealing, wood smoke pollutants seriously compromise
indoor air quality and can cause breathing difficulties
and other health problems even at relatively low levels.
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