How to achieve better indoor air quality

With families being confined to their homes, it’s more than just COVID-19 that should be taken into consideration. When trying to stay healthy, most people get exposure to the fresh air outside at least a couple of times a day. During this unprecedented period, people are being asked to stay home and only venture outside for a short walk or go to the grocery store or pharmacy.

Increase indoor air quality with the right air purifier

According to the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency], the average person spends nearly 90% of their time indoors; that’s before this year’s “shelter in place” proclamations. HEPA [high-efficiency particulate arrestance] air purifiers are worth the cost as estimates are that indoor air pollution may be present at levels two to five times higher, and occasionally more than 100 times higher than outdoor levels. Some common elements to be captured are pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, and bacteria.

A true HEPA filter [Class H14] captures up to 99.975 % of airborne particles measuring as small as 0.3 micrometers. The EPA states that ensuring healthy indoor air quality by minimizing indoor air pollutants is very important. Children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are particularly susceptible to pollutant exposure. HEPA air purifiers and filtration systems can be a simple stand-alone room unit or a design built into or added to your home’s mechanical unit for a whole-house solution.

I wish your family great health during this trying period.