Knowledge Base: Air Quality

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Recent studies have shown that no home is immune to indoor air quality problems. New homes tend to have higher concentrations of chemicals. Older homes are breeding grounds for mold and mildew. And all homes, no matter how clean they appear, are contaminated with airborne bacteria, viruses, fungi and mold. For some people, this may mean no more than irritated eyes and sinus discomfort. For others, particularly children, seniors and those who suffer from allergies or asthma, the effects may be long lasting and devastating. According to the EPA, the air inside your home may be up to 10 times more polluted than the air outside. Pollutants in the air in your home can cause aggravated allergies, asthma and other health problems. Spray disinfectants can be harmful to humans and household pets, too. FACT: Molds can be found practically anywhere and in any type of climate. They can grow in places we least expect. Within 4 to 9 days a single mold spore can germinate and produce hundreds of thousands of airborne spores. There are many types of Air Filtration systems for indoor use: Electrostatically-charged paper / fiber & precipitator filter HEPA Activated Charcoal (Carbon) Photocatalysis (TiO2 + UV light source) Negative ionizer (w/ or w/o metal plate retainer) Plasma Ozonizer UV Sterilizer Heat furnace Nebulizer + 100% pure essential oils Combination of any of the above