According to the EPA, indoor pollutant levels are typically two to five times higher than outdoor pollution levels. This means that homeowners should take proactive steps to improve indoor air quality. One of the best ways to do this is to have an air purifier installed, as it offers numerous benefits for the whole family.

What Are the Advantages of Having an Air Purifier?

1. Reduces Indoor Allergens

Allergens such as pollen, dust, and dander can enter into your home every time you open a door or a window. If you and your family are susceptible, these irritants can trigger an array of uncomfortable allergy symptoms, including itching, sneezing, watery eyes, and sore throat.

Air purifiers filter out these problematic allergens, making the air cleaner so you can breathe easier. They can also help prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory issues that are aggravated by pollen, dander, and the like.

2. Combats Unpleasant Odors

If you love to cook or have young kids and pets, you probably notice unwanted smells lingering in your home. These odor molecules land on walls, upholstery, and carpeting, and are then re-released into the air when disturbed by movement.

Air fresheners only work temporarily, as all they do is mask the problem. An air purifier, on the other hand, will solve the issue by removing the smelly molecules from the air and destroying them.

3. Prevents Illness

When a member of your family is sick, their germs become airborne and have the potential to infect other people in the house by traveling through your HVAC systems and polluting your indoor air quality.

High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers with UV bulbs can help with this problem, capturing and neutralizing airborne bacteria. This is a highly effective way to prevent the spread of colds and the flu within your household. Most UV models can remove up to 99 percent of airborne germs and pollutants.

To learn more about how you can improve your home’s indoor air quality, get in touch with A-1 Mold Testing & Remediation Services. Serving the Midwest, they are experts at mold removal. However, they also strive to help homeowners address potential problems with indoor air quality before fungus can grow. Visit their website to learn more about air purifiers, or call (402) 474-6653 to reach their office in Lincoln. To speak to someone at their Omaha office, call (402) 964-2080.