If you have an air conditioning system or other form of ventilation the chances are that it will use filters as part of its process. Filters are possibly one of the things that you pay little thought to as they are inside the air conditioner and only need to be changed every so often. However you might be surprised to know that using a poor quality filter could be preventing your air conditioner from working as well as it should be.
HEPA filters are very different from a standard filter in that their construction is unique. Each HEPA filter is a mat that is made up of different sized fibres all woven over and under each other creating a mesh like structure. The holes in this mesh at tiny, so tiny in fact that a HEPA filter can trap a particle that is 0.3 micrometres - this size of particle is the hardest to trap and is known as the most penetrating particle size - or MPPS and HEPA filters trap 99.997% this size of particle. Compare this to a standard filter that will trap around 90% of the larger particles and you can see the difference.
HEPA filters trap particles because of their construction which allows particles to move through the filter before being trapped. So if a particle is not caught in the first layer of a HEPA filter there is an almost 100% chance that it will get trapped on one of the other layers. In fact HEPA filters are so efficient at trapping large and small airborne particles that hospitals use them to fight the spread of bacterial infections.
Perhaps that you still need convincing that HEPA filters are better than the ones that you are currently using? Well you might be surprised to learn that the majority of filters that are installed in air conditioners and other ventilation devices are used to remove only the largest particles from the air to prevent them from damaging the air conditioning system. When you consider that you are buying air conditioning to provide a fresh source of air for you and your family you really should be getting the very best filters fitted.
Standard filters do perform their job adequately but why settle for second best when you could have a filter that you know that you can trust? HEPA filters are not just used in ventilation systems they are now also used in vacuum cleaners. Having a HEPA filter vacuum can make the world of difference to someone who suffers from indoor allergies as they can virtually eliminate particles trapped in carpets and upholstery ready to be disposed of. HEPA vacuum cleaners also have tremendous suction power which means that they also clean more efficiently and retain more dirt than a standard vacuum.
So if you suffer from indoor allergies, or just want to make sure that you are getting the freshest, purest air in your home choose a HEPA filter. If you need help and advice on fitting HEPA filters to your air conditioner or ventilation system, contact your local HVAC technician who can help you with all your home ventilation and heating problems.
Smoke gets a bad rap. Smoke hardly ever is associated with positive things. Fires cause smoke. Cigarettes cause smoke. The only good thing about smoke is when it is emitting from an incense stick. People try to find ways to get rid of smoke and that smoky smell by spraying air fresheners or opening up the windows. Smokers, in particular, have an even harder time getting rid of that smoky smell in their home.
People who smoke cigarettes, pipes, or cigars are capable of sending out over 4,000 different compounds of chemical. There is a very big known fact that 40 or more of these chemicals cause cancer, which even animals and we humans can get. When we are exposed to secondhand smoke, it can do a lot of harmful damage to the environment and to our overall health as well.
Did you know that using your fireplace or wood stove could emit an allergen that can cause health problems? If you or someone in your family or even one of your friends smokes, you are polluting the area with chemicals and can harm the people around you. Due to health risks associated with smoking and second hand smoke, more and more cities are outlawing smokers to light up in public places.
People die from second hand smoke every year, mainly from lung cancer. It is in the air whether we like it or not, and unless everyone stops smoking, it's not going to go away anytime soon. People are not going to stop smoking, despite the many dangers and even the surgeon general warning sticker placed on the side of each cigarette carton. No one can see the damage that secondhand smoke can bring to your health or anyone else's health until it's too late. It's not only killing us, but it's also killing our earth because some smokers can be irresponsible and throw their cigarette butts on the ground. People who do quit smoking are making a difference in everyone's air, although a small difference.
Thankfully, companies have developed a type of air purifier called HEPA, or High Efficiency Particle Arresting. These HEPA air purifiers clean the air and remove smoke and other odors. It helps to remove pollen, bacteria, dirt, dander, allergens, and viruses from the air. Like any air purifier, it takes the bad air out through the filters and puts the good clean air back in your house. The HEPA is made so quietly most people don't even realize it's on. Most of these filters are usually very easy to clean so maintenance is not a hassle. Clean up your world and start breathing fresh air!
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