Your home should be a sanctuary where you can relax and unwind without having to worry about the air you’re breathing. Unfortunately, the truth is that indoor air quality can often be worse than what’s outside, which means that an air purifier is essential if you want to avoid aggravating respiratory issues.
Here are just a few of the common household air pollutants that air purifiers can help eliminate.
- Dust & Dust Mites – There’s no way to completely prevent dust from accumulating in your home, but with a good air purifier, you can capture and remove dust particles. This is a twofold advantage because it lowers dust levels as well as helping control the tiny arachnids called dust mites that thrive in dusty conditions.
- Pet Dander – Even if you aren’t allergic to pet dander, if enough accumulates, it can cause respiratory irritation. Many air purifiers can be fitted with specialty filters designed to control pet dander levels.
- Smoke – Smoke can come from cooking, fireplaces, and wood stoves, as well as the most common culprits like tobacco products, so even non-smokers can benefit from an air purifier to remove residual smoke particles from the air.
- Pollen – As spring approaches, we all start to dread the upcoming pollen season. Air purifiers can help ensure that your home is a refuge from pollen once spring is in full swing.
- Mold & Mildew Spores – Mold and mildew release spores, which can be extremely detrimental to your respiratory health. Air purifiers with a HEPA filter can trap these spores, protecting your lungs and also helping stop mold and mildew from spreading through your home.
Investing in an air purifier for your home’s specific needs is an excellent way to ensure that you and your loved ones are breathing clean, healthy air. If you’d like to learn more about how we at Cook’s Heating & Cooling can help you find the right air purifier for your needs, simply reach out to our office.
