HEPA Filters
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. When we use products like common household cleaners, pesticides or personal care items we release pollutants in the air. This time of year high temperatures and humidity levels can increase the concentration of these pollutants in your home.
Pollen, dust, mold, pet dander and many other household irritants have been known to trigger asthma attacks and interfere with normal breathing patterns. Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be immediately experienced after exposure or, possibly, years later. Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue are all symptoms of immediate exposure. Long-term effects of indoor air pollution, which can be severely debilitating or fatal, include respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer.
Now, we can help control the amount of contaminants in the air our families breathe while at home by simply using the proper cleaning tools. For instance, take vacuuming. Many vacuums emit exhaust back into the air, creating poor air quality. To safeguard your family from these harmful contaminants, use a vacuum with a true HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtration system. A true HEPA filter is housed in an airtight casing to prevent dust and particulates from escaping through gaps in the vacuum cleaner body or around the filter seal.
HEPA filters do not work by restricting the airflow though them, instead, they alter the flow of the air passing through them in such a way that any particles contained in the air become trapped in the many tiny fibers which make up the filter.
HEPA filters trap germs and other contaminants, which then die in the dry environment of the filter. That is why HEPA filters are used in places like hospital operating rooms where cleanliness is critical.
Using a HEPA filtration system in your home can produce visible results in your indoor air quality and life.
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