INDOOR AIR
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans are indoors 90% of the time and the air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air.Health effects may include cardiovascular effects such as cardiac arrhythmias and heart attacks, and respiratory effects such as asthma attacks and bronchitis.
The Air we breathe
The World Health Organization (WHO), says that 9 out of 10 people breathe contaminated air containing high level of pollutants.Indoor and outdoor air pollution leads to around 7 million premature deaths every year.The American Lung Association's 2024 ‘State of the Air’ report finds that 1 in 3 Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution.
IN YOUR HOME
How to Avoid unhealthy exposure
HVAC Air Filters And Air Purifiers
(Here's what to Get for Each type)
home units (HVAC system)
Home Air Filters
An air filter's job is to catch debris, and protect your heating and cooling equipment from damage.As a bonus, filters can improve your indoor air quality. Many of today’s filters capture allergens, microbes, and other particles.
WHAT TO KNOWThe higher the MERV rating, the more filtration. Same with Home Depot’s Rating (FPR), or 3M's (MPR).CAUTION
1-inch filters with high MERV, FPR, or MPR ratings are likely to be too restrictive for some HVAC systems.
Which Air Filter to get
Here's a great value pack you can get in multiple sizes from Amazon - change filters every 3-6 months.MERV 8 Pleated Air Filter, AC Furnace Air Filter, 6 Pack
portable air purifiers
Air Purifiers
Air purifiers reduce the amount of dust settling on your stuff, which means you have less chance of noxious things settling around your house where you are likely to disturb and inhale it later.
HEPA filters
HEPA filters are the Gold Standard of air purifiers.Micro-contaminants (e.g., viruses and bacteria) are not suspended in the air on their own, but on particles that are larger than them. HEPA filters remove the particles and therefore remove the micro-contaminants.
Which air purifier to get
Honeywell HPA300 HEPA Air Purifier
Microscopic Airborne Allergen+ Reducer, Cleans Up To 2250 Sq Ft in 1 Hour - Wildfire/Smoke, Pollen, Pet Dander, and Dust Air Purifier
Options for medium to extra large areas.
