Indoor air quality is a concern today as most newer homes are being built “tighter” to be more energy efficient. Existing structures have also been “tightened-up” with better insulation, weather-stripping, upgraded windows and high quality exterior doors. Unfortunately, making homes more energy efficient exacts an unexpected price. Indoor air quality suffers as the exchange of indoor and outdoor air is limited. Indoor air pollutants get trapped inside and can build up to harmful levels. Because of this, it is important to clean the air by filtering out as many pollutants as possible.

Indoor air pollutants can cause homeowners to suffer from flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea and respiratory irritation. They can also exacerbate existing illnesses such as allergies and asthma. Recent statistics show that over the past ten years, asthma cases have increased by 51.6% and that over 40 million people suffer from asthma and allergies today. By removing airborne dust particles from the air, you reduce the amount of exposure they have on your respiratory system.

Air purification can be crucial to your health and to the health of each of your family members. Studies conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicate that your exposure to air pollutants can be more than 100 times higher indoors than outdoors. “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS), a term many people are familiar with, costs North America more than $100 billion each year in health care costs, absenteeism, lost production time and lost revenue.

Bacteria is also at the heart of SBS. Chemicals in carpets, household cleaners, furniture and building materials all contribute to poor IAQ, as do dust mites, animal dander, cat saliva and mold. To kill the harmful bacteria caused by these pollutants, it might be a good idea to “clear the air” with air purification products.

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