| Have
allergy or asthma problems. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Airborne
allergens are among the most important causes of allergic diseases, including
allergic rhinitis and asthma. Allergy experts and treatment guidelines
agree that the single most effective way to reduce the incidence and severity
of
allergies is to reduce the level of exposure to most airborne contaminants
and pollutants. True HEPA and ULPA filter are nearly 100 % efficient in
removal all allergens and microscopic airborne contaminants form the passing
through air and are best particle filters available today on the market. |
Air
purifiers with large true HEPA or ULPA filters.
| Brand
Name |
Efficiency
of particle filter used |
| Bionaire |
ULPA - 99.999 % @ 0.1 micron |
| Austin
Air |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
| AllerAir |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
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| Have
seasonal allergy to plant spores or pollen. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Plant
spores and pollen are airborne solid particles (allergens) ranging from
1 to 10 microns in size. Air purifiers with true HEPA or ULPA filters are
nearly 100 % efficient in removal from the air plant spores and pollen
of all sizes. |
Air
purifiers with large true HEPA or ULPA filters.
| Brand
Name |
Efficiency
of particle filter used |
| Bionaire |
ULPA - 99.999 % @ 0.1 micron |
| Austin
Air |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
| AllerAir |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
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| Have
allergy to pet hair, dander or odors. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Dog
and cat hair and dander (cat dander especially) are very strong allergens
highly prone to cause the allergic reaction. It ranges form 0.5 to tens
of microns in size. Air purifiers with true HEPA or ULPA filtrers trap
and hold over 99.97 % of pet dander. Pet hair is trapped by inexpensive
pre filter. Large amount of granular activated carbon is absolutely critical
for effective adsorption of pet odors. |
|
Air
purifier brand
|
Particle
filter
|
Large
granular carbon filter
|
| Austin
Air |
Large true HEPA
|
Yes (6.5 - 15 lb.)
|
| AllerAir |
Large true HEPA
|
Yes (8.5 - 17 lb.)
|
| Bionaire |
ULPA filter
|
NO (Dust carbon)
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| Have
mold or mildew problems (basement, recroom). |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Mold
and mildew are the common source of very strong airborne allergens - mold
and mildew spores. They range in size from 1.0 to 10 microns. True HEPA
filter is over 99.97 % efficient in removal from the air of apartments,
homes and offices all allergens and airborne contaminants down to 0.3 micron
in size. ULPA filter is over 99.999 % efficient for pacrticles as small
as down to 0.1 micron in size |
Air
purifiers with large true HEPA or ULPA filters.
| Brand
Name |
Efficiency
of particle filter used |
| Bionaire |
ULPA - 99.999 % @ 0.1 micron |
| Austin
Air |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
| AllerAir |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
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| Have
dust mites problems. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Bedding
and carpeting are common places for dust mite colonies. The excretes and
body parts of dust mites are another strong and common allergens. These
particles range in size from 0.5 to few microns. Air purifier with true
HEPA or ULPA filter is for nearly 100 % efficient in removal from the air
dust mites and dust mite particles. |
Air
purifiers with large true HEPA or ULPA filters.
| Brand
Name |
Efficiency
of particle filter used |
| Bionaire |
ULPA - 99.999 % @ 0.1 micron |
| Austin
Air |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
| AllerAir |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
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| Have
smoke from a fire place or wood stove. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Smoke
fromfireplace or wood stove can produce a complex of air contaminants
and pollutants such as fly ash, carcinogenic tar, combustion by-product
like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. The solid particles form a fireplace
or wood stove can range from 0.1 to few microns in size. True HEPA air
filter is over 99.97 % efficient in removal all particles down to 0.3 micron
in size and up to 99.97 % efficient for smaller ones. Large amount of best
quality granular(!) activated carbon is critical for effective adsorption
of combustion by-products and chemical substances in smoke form a fireplace,
wood or gas burning stove. Specialty enhanced impregnated granular carbon
used in VOCARB models is the best (!) for adsorption gaseous chemicals
from a fireplace and wood stove. |
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top
|
| Have
a hard smoker in your home or office. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Among
few hundreds of chemicals produced in the result of tobacco combustion
200 are considered as poisons and 43 as carcinogens. Nicotine and heavy
metal gases are major hazard of cigarette smoke. The second-hand smoke
has now been recognized as especially dangerous for children. Large amount
of best quality granular activated carbon is essential for effective adsorption
of most chemicals in tobacco smoke. Air purifier models with specially
enhanced impregnated granular carbon have larger adsorption capacity for
nicotene and heavy metal gases in cigarette smoke. |
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| Have
plasticized wallpaper. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
The
plasticized wall paper used for wall covering can produce off gassing (PVC)
and emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).
Granular activated carbon
is the best known material for adsorption (removal) from the air of over
4000 chemical substances.
Air purifiers with large
amount of granular activated carbon are especially efficient in removal
PVC gases and most other chemicals from the air in your cleaning area. |
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| Have
a furniture or flooring made of pressed wood panels. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
Wood
panels are often manufactured with formaldehyde. So, the furniture or flooring
made of pressed wood panels can be the source of formaldehyde.
Air purifiers with specialty
enhanced impregnated granular carbon should be used for effective removal
of formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds fro the air in homes and
offices. |
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| Have
lots of treated draperies or carpeting in your home. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Carpeting
and fabrics (draperies) are usually treated with formaldehyde, stain and
fire retardants. The best way to remove these chemicals from the air in
your home or office is to use the Air purifier with large amount of regular
or specialty enhanced granular carbon impregnated with potassium permanganate
and other chemisorbents. |
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top
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| Bothered
by fumes coming from nearby business. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
Nearby
business and commerce such as beauty salons, barber shops, restaurants,
bars, etc. could be a strong source of fumes and vapors (peroxide, solvent
vapors, nail polish, cosmetics, etc.) coming into your apartment.
The utilization of large
amount of best quality granular activated carbon (specialty enhanced impregnated
carbon VOCARB for best result) is the most effective way to solve that
particular air quality problem. |
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| Gasoline,
kerosene or oils fumes coming from the storage (garage). |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Gasoline,
kerosene, machine oils in the storage or garage, if not sealed properly,
can release fumes, vapors, aerosols and volatile gaseous organic chemicals.
The Utilization of the Air purifier with large amount of best quality granular
activated carbon (specialty enhanced impregnated carbon VOCARB for best
result) is the most effective way to solve that particular air quality
problem. |
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| Have
asbestos insulation or pipes cladding. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Asbestos
recently was a common material used for insulation or pipe cladding in
most homes. Now asbestos is recognized as a carcinogen. The microscopic
particles of asbestos can be released into the air in result of reparation
or renovation works. Air purifiers with true HEPA or ULPA filter can completely
eliminate these microscopic asbestos particles from the air in your home
or office and protect yourself from this harmful particles. |
Air
purifiers with large true HEPA or ULPA filters.
| Brand
Name |
Efficiency
of particle filter used |
| Bionaire |
ULPA - 99.999 % @ 0.1 micron |
| Austin
Air |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
| AllerAir |
HEPA - 99.97 % @ 0.3 micron |
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| Auto
exhaust gases and carbon monoxide from nearby traffic flow. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
| Auto
exhaust gases and fumes from nearby heavy traffic flow (or garage) are
major source of indoor air quality problems in large cities. Carbon monoxide
and ozone produced in result of fuel combustion in car engines are major
hazards. While there is no effective methods for removal of carbon monoxide
from the air in homes, most other components of exhaust gases are effectively
removed by air purifiers with large amount of best quality granular activated
carbon. Air purifiers with specialty enhanced impregnated granular carbon
give better results in areas with high concentrations of exhaust gases. |
|
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top
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| Live
in the area of frequent forest fires. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
Forest
fires are pretty much the same as tobacco smoke. Wide range of toxic air
contaminants and pollutants produced in result of forest fires includes
airborne solid particles, fumes, volatile organic compounds, heavy metal
gases and many others.
Large amount of regular
or specialty enhanced impregnated carbon (in best scenario) is especially
critical for effective adsorption of most toxic hemicals, heavy metal gases
and microscopic particles. |
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| Worried
about the radon problems. |
The
Model(s) of Choice |
The
EPA ranks indoor radon among the most serious environmental health problems
facing us today. After smoking, it is the second leading cause of lung
cancer in the United States. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that seeps
into buildings from the surrounding soil. Radon gas decays into radioactive
particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As these
particles break down, they release small bursts of energy. This can damage
lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime.
While there is no effective
way to get rid of radon except for exhaust procedure, large amount of specialty
enhanced impregnated granular carbon can be effectively used for removal
chemical substances produced in result of reaction radon with the air. |
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