Because of the covid scare, my family hasn’t been leaving the house for work, school or activities.
With rather nasty weather in our local area, we’ve been stuck inside the majority of the time.
We were still relying on the furnace and dealing with below freezing temperatures and snow accumulation in the middle of May. It was necessary to keep the windows sealed tight to prevent energy waste. After eight months of operating the heating system and no fresh air, the house felt extremely stale and dry. I tried vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, laundering and disinfecting every surface and yet still worried about the cleanliness and health of our living environment. I started researching indoor air quality options and discovered a very long list of products. There are air purifiers, air filters, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, ventilators and UV lights to accommodate every concern, size of home and style of heating and cooling equipment. I read up on all of them, trying to determine what would provide the best value and results from my investment. I finally decided on a whole-home, in-duct air purifier. This piece of equipment gets installed right into the ductwork and is designed to eliminate sick building syndrome risks. The air purifier has proven effective against all three categories of indoor air pollutants, which are particulates, microbes and gases. It’s capable of purifying every cubic foot of air that the heating and cooling system reaches. The reviews said that this air purifier is like bringing in fresh outdoor air without opening a window. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the system gets rid of cooking odors, pet smells, musty rooms, pollen, dust, dander, bacteria and viruses. I was still surprised by the immediate difference the air purifier made to the smell, comfort and cleanliness of my home.
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