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by James J Clarkson, Jam

Ionic Breeze Air purifiers have sparked a great deal of controversy recently, and rightfully so. Many of the units do not clean a lot of the allergens out of the air. They also release high levels of ozone into the air that can be harmful to those who have pre-existing breathing problems. Is that enough to keep me from using mine? Definitely not. Why? I examined both sides of the story before making my informed decision.

So what exactly is ozone anyway?

Ozone is a simple molecule that consists of three parts oxygen. It occurs naturally in our atmosphere and helps shield us from the sun's ultraviolet rays that can cause skin cancer. Ozone also happens naturally when lightning strikes. Minute amounts of the gas are released and have a bleach like odour. Large amounts of ozone can be harmful to the respiratory system, but small amounts give the air a nice fresh scent.

There are two main issues that were raised about Ionic Breeze Air Purifiers: Firstly that they gave off too high of levels of ozone; secondly that they did not filter out the allergens well enough. This was true for some, but definitely not all of the air purifiers. Many of the air purifiers filtered the air quite well and did not give off too much ozone. The main thing to look for to filter out the allergens from the air is a HEPA filter.

Can you tell me what a HEPA filter is?

HEPA stands for “High Efficiency Particulate Air”. A HEPA filter filters the allergen particles out of the air with high efficiency. They are usually composed of fibreglass and are tightly fitted together with minute spaces between the fibres. The tiny spaces that separate the fibres allow air to pass, but trap most of the airborne particles and allergens.

Should I buy an Ionic Breeze Air Purifier?

I own an Ionic Breeze Air Purifier that has a HEPA filter and would definitely recommend it (those who have breathing difficulties should talk with a physician before deciding whether to purchase one or not). The HEPA filter cleans the air very well, and the small levels of ozone give our home a fresh smell. After running the air purifier for a while, I find the clothes in the closet smell like when they just came in off the clothesline. The fresh smell only comes with the Ionizing air purifiers that produce ozone..

What should I be looking for in an air purifier?

You should definitely look for an air purifier that has a HEPA. There are many other filters available, but the HEPA filter is well known and respected as one of the best on the market.

Also don't forget to check the levels of ozone that your air purifier emits. A small amount of ozone gives your home a nice outdoor fresh scent. Too much ozone can be harmful for those who have troubles with their breathing. If the packaging does not tell you and the store workers don't know the details, go home and check the internet. Look at the consumer reviews and studies on the product you are considering purchasing.

Finally, make sure the air purifier is large enough for the area you want to use it in. Air purifiers come in all shapes and sizes. Read the packaging to see if the one you are looking at will suit your needs.

Although tap water is usually being treated with chlorine or chloramines, the most popular method of water disinfections, water can still be infected while travel through pipe-lines to our homes.

No matter how well water is treated at the water distribution plant, it is impossible for cities to replace all water lines every few years. Chances are, these water lines are as old as or even older than your home. Aging pipes can break, leach contaminants into the water they carry and breed bacteria - all potential prescription for illness. Water scale, dirt, contaminants are forming around the water line. Have you ever changed the plumbing or faucet at your home? You will notice that there is black stuff collecting around the pipe. Imagine how much of the unwanted stuff follows the water and enters your home? There are dirt, heavy metal, pesticide, microorganisms and even cross contaminants from sewer (as most of the time, water lines and sewer lines are installed just a few feet apart).

Chlorination is necessary to kill waterborne bacteria. But some species of bacteria are resistant to chlorine like the Cryptosporidium parvum and the Giardia lamblia. Healthy adults can drink tap water with not much to worry about. However, young children, pregnant women, the elders and those with weak immune system, are vulnerable to waterborne disease-causing bacteria and other contaminants. Since water is accounted for 65 - 70% of our bodies' weight, it is in the blood, the brains, the lungs, the bones and many other parts; it can do a lot of damage if it is not clean and bacteria free. Symptoms may include: fatigue, diarrhea, stomach cramp, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea etc...There is an estimated that about 7 million Americans become sick from water contaminants each year.

Best way to protect your family from getting sick is to install a quality water filter. There are a few things to consider which one best fit your need. First check with your water supplier for a report of water quality, which will list all possible contaminants in the water. Second, do some research and find a filter that removes the contaminants of concern in your tap water. Be sure the filter is independently certified by NSF to remove the contaminants. Third, maintain the filter at least as often as the manufacturer recommends to make sure you have clean water.

I have used a few types of water filters in the past 20 years or so, and I like the activated carbon- block with ultra violet water purifier best. The carbon-block filter is capable of trapping over 140 water contaminants as small as 300% smaller than the diameter of a human hair and reduce the chlorine taste. The ultra violet light inside the carbon-block filter will light when water passes through destroying 99.99% of bacteria and viruses that might be in the water. This combination of filtration in one simple unit provides my family and 35 million others quality, safe and clean drinking water right from the tap.

Want to protect your family from getting sick? Look into the carbon-block with ultra violet water purifiers and choose one that will do the job for you, rather than having the kidneys as a filter. As recommended, filters need to be changed after certain period of time. The kidneys stay with us for a lifetime. In case if it needs changing, that will cost so much more than just the cost of the filter. Wouldn't you agree?

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