Don’t Get Rid of Your Pet—Clean Up Your Air and Get Rid of Your Allergies!

So many people buy a pet only to find that their allergies and asthma symptoms get worse or sometimes find that they now have allergies or asthma symptoms for the first time and aren’t sure why. And sometimes you consider getting rid of the pet, which is difficult after the dog, cat, bird or other animal is now part of the family.   

 

As much as you clean, vacuum, etc., the reason why you still have allergy / asthma symptoms is because dust, dander, pet hair particles get lodged in upholstered furniture, rugs, carpets, and even stick to walls. And when air blows across these areas, or you sit down on furniture, the particles become airborne again. 

So what is the best way to prevent allergy and asthma symptoms, without extensive cleaning every week (cleaning that no one has time for), and without getting rid of your pet?  Answer: buy an air purifier that is designed to remove pet dander, dust, hair, and odors associated with cats, dogs, birds and other animals. Now, which pet air purifier should I choose?

There are a lot of pet air cleaners on the market and not all clean the air well enough to alleviate your allergies / asthma symptoms. Your best bet is to purchase an air purifier that is designed for pets, air cleaners that feature a highly efficient HEPA filter to remove dander and particles as small as 0.3 microns, and activated carbon for removing pet odors.  

 

Austin Air purifiers, such as the  Pet Machine, features not only a great HEPA filter, but also a military grade carbon block air filter, and a great warranty. Blueair air purifiers, such as the Blueair 450E, has automatic sensors, activated carbon for removing odors, and a special HEPA filter to remove particles as small as 0.1 microns. Blueair air purifiers also feature a limited lifetime warranty.

And best of all, you can buy one of these top-rated, low-cost pet air purifiers  from our online store at Air Purifiers and Cleaners.com, at the best discount prices, with free shipping. Since we are an online store, we don’t have the overhead of traditional stores and we pass these savings on to you.  If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-701-2513. Our air quality experts are standing by to help!

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Want a Home Remedy for Allergy and Asthma Symptoms? Think Clean Air!

Looking for a home remedy for allergy and asthma symptoms in your home / office? One of the best things you can do is invest in quality air purification. It’s no secret that most allergy symptoms are a direct result of allergens, or particles floating in the air that cause an allergic / inflammation response in our tissues when breathed in.

With a quality, portable air purifier / cleaner that includes a true HEPA filter you can actually remove up to 99.99% of airborne particles, such as dust, dust mites, pet dander / hair, human hair, mold spores, bacteria, pollen, etc. Without pollutants in the air, there is far less chance of any allergic reaction in the airway.  It just makes sense. And since it’s portable, you can move it from room to room, wherever you might need to clean up the air. 

Not all home or office air cleaners are the same, however. It is very easy to spend a little less on an air purifier and think that it will do just as well as a model that costs a little more. The truth is, if it is not equipped with a true HEPA filter and other important features, it is simply a waste of time and money. An effective home / office air purifier will include: 1) a quality HEPA filter (not HEPA style), 2) a strong enough motor to cycle all the air in your room in a few minutes, 3) quality construction, not just cheap plastic, and 4) a good warranty.  Think of a good air purifier as something that can reduce the cost of allergy / asthma medications and help prevent ‘sick time’ when you could be with your family or doing your favorite activities.

For extra protection from bacteria and viruses, you may choose one that has a UV light system in the air purifier as well, as UV light destroys bacteria, viruses, and mold’s reproductive abilities. Also, beware of purely ionic air purifiers, such as those with an electrostatic rod. If it doesn’t have a HEPA filter, the air purifier will not trap the particles, leaving them in the air to cause allergy / asthma symptoms.  If you can get an air purifier with a good amount of activated carbon, this will help remove chemicals, odors, and VOC’s from the air, which often cause allergic / asthma reactions without people realizing it. 

A few of the best, top rated air purifier brands to consider that offer all of the above features are Aller Air, Austin Air, and Blueair. We would recommend these three first for those with severe allergy / asthma symptoms.  All three have been recommended by health professionals and continue to be first choice for those with respiratory issues.  TIP: if you’re going to be working in a basement, attic, or other enclosed ‘questionable air quality area’, run your portable air purifier in that area for an hour or two before you begin. You’ll be amazed at how much cleaner the air is, and that you’re coughing and sneezing a lot less.

At Air Purifiers and Cleaners.com, we take pride in helping people breathe cleaner, healthier air, with fewer allergy / asthma symptoms, by providing the best, top rated air purifiers at the lowest discount prices possible, and free shipping. If you have any air quality questions, please give us a call toll-free at 1-800-701-2513. Our air purification experts are standing by to help!

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HVAC Mount UV Light Air Purification Systems--A Smarter Choice for Clean Indoor Air?

UV or ultraviolet light has been used for quite a while to sterilize water and other materials in hospitals, laboratories, homes, businesses. And many air purifier manufacturers have added UV light to their air purifiers as an extra germicidal and musty odor destroying measure. The problem is that even if you have several air purifiers running, even air purifiers with UV light, the air still has to get to the air purifier to be cleaned, and many times you breathe the unpurified air before it can be cleaned.

This is why, even though you may have an air purifier or two running, they don’t completely stop the sneezing, coughing, waking up with a stuffy nose, sinus infections, or that smell that you can’t seem to get rid of. The ducts in your home / office are very likely still loaded with live mold spores, live bacteria, dust mites, pet hair / dander, and more—these pollutants cause the odors that you smell. And when the A-C /air conditioning or HVAC system turns on, it blows all of this into the air. And yes, it still blows mold / bacteria into the air even if you have a good filter / filtration system attached to your furnace / air conditioner—because the duct work that is after the filter is still loaded with all of these live pollutants—the filter only stops the pollutants in the HVAC duct work BEFORE the filter.

So what’s the solution? Buy an in-duct uv light air cleaning system that mounts directly inside the ducts of your HVAC / furnace, or air conditioning system. Why? UV light systems mounted in the HVAC/air conditioning duct work are highly germicidal ( kill over 99% of all bacteria, mold, viruses, etc), so that if any of the pollutants do get out into your air, at least it won’t be alive and able to cause health problems for you. Installing a UV light air purifier system can even reduce or eliminate the immediate need for a costly duct cleaning job, which by the way, is only really necessary for the duct work that comes after the filters (less costly than a complete duct cleaning job). And, installing an in-duct UV light air cleaning system costs much less than 3-4 air purifiers, sometimes even less than the cost of one air purifier, and it destroys mold / mildew / musty smells and bacteria in all of the air in your home, not just one room. Add an allergy rated filter to your HVAC systems (1500 rating or higher, at Walmart for about $20 and you're well on your way to cleaner indoor air.

Some key points to keep in mind when buying an in-duct UV light air cleaning system are 1) make SURE the bulbs are at least 36 watts—this is the wattage that was found effective in lab tests; anything less is going to leave certain germs / mold species alive and it’s a waste of time, 2) make sure the mounts are made of non-metal material (such as ABS plastic)—this prevents rust / corrosion in your air ducts, which can further contaminate your air, and 3) if you can, get a double bulb system—most single bulb systems, even at 36 watts, only provide 24k light units, which is enough to kill most everything, but there are certain bacteria and mold species that require up to and over 30k units to kill them; a double bulb system would give you 2 x 24k or 48k UV light units, which is more than enough.

At our online store, we sell our own private label HVAC UV light systems designed for easy, DIY mounting inside HVAC , furnace, air conditioning ducts, requiring simple tools and about 15 minutes. Our replacement UV bulbs/lamps are also much cheaper than many on the market, and they are lab-grade 36 watt bulbs. The mounting brackets are made of no-rust ABS plastic and will last for years, and our units can be used overseas with various voltages. Best of all, our in-duct HVAC / UV light air purifier systems are affordable. Since we are an online store, we don’t have the overhead of traditional stores—which enables us to offer you our air purification products at cheap discount prices every day, with free shipping, and expert support. Call us toll free if you have any questions: 1-800-701-2513. We are here to help!

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Blueair Air Purifiers: One of The Best on The Market for Controlling Particles, Allergies, Smoke and Odors--Affordably.

When trying to purchase the right air purifier for your home or office, it can be difficult to find one that 1) is high-quality and lasts, 2) has high-performance HEPA and carbon filters to stop smoke and particles, and 3) nearly silent, and affordable.

Fortunately, Blueair Air Purifiers offer all of that, plus excellent warranties. They feature well-made Swedish design, excellent HEPA and carbon filters to remove odors/smoke/chemicals, negative ions (ozone-free) to further purify the air, and patented HEPASilent Technology, which makes Blueair air purifiers some of the best quality, most affordable and quietest on the market.

Blueair air purifiers are proven and AHAM certified to filter the air exceptionally well in rooms of just about any size appropriate for the air purifier's capacity. For small rooms and offices, the Blueair 203 is one of the best values available. For larger rooms, the Blueair 403 is a perfect choice. For those desiring electronic air sensors and other controls, a remote control, etc., the Blueair 450E is the right choice. The Blueair 650E has all of the same electronic controls as the 450E but is better suited for large living rooms around 700 square feet or smaller. The Blueair 450E and 650E with the SmokeStop filters are perfect for allergy and asthma sufferers as these filters remove not only particles but gases, chemicals and other elements that might cause an allergy/asthma attack.

The Blueair Particle Filter is a HEPA Filter like no other. It has a honeycomb cell design that creates a progressively smaller and smaller ‘pores’ as air passes through, allowing it to trap up to 99.99% of particles down to even 0.1 microns, not 0.3 microns as other HEPA filters state. It is important to have a filter that removes particles down to 0.1 microns as some of the most harmful bacteria and viruses and sub-micron particles are around 0.1  microns.

The Patented SmokeStop filter has an exceptional ability to absorb chemicals, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), smoke, and even gases due to the highly-active type of carbon in the filter. The SmokeStop filter is recommended for those with severe allergies and asthma symptoms as this filter will remove the chemical / smoke related pollutants that often secretly increase allergy and asthma symptoms.

At Air Purifiers and Cleaners, you can buy any of the Blueair purifiers or replacement HEPA or Smokestop filters, parts, or anything you may need from Blueair. Just about any of the air purifiers can be purchased with the particle filter or SmokeStop filter installed. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call toll-free—we’ve got you covered!  1-800-701-2513. We are here to help!

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Do I Really Need To Replace The Pre-Filters In My Air Purifier?

Pre-filters for air purifiers / air cleaners may not seem to be a big deal, but they can greatly extend the life of your HEPA filters or carbon block air filters if changed regularly, saving you time, money, and ensuring that you have clean, healthy air to breathe.

The two main advantages to using a pre-filter to trap larger particles (10 microns in size and larger) are 1) it will prevent a good HEPA filter and carbon filter from getting ‘clogged’ too soon with larger particles–when a HEPA filter is clogged, backflow of unfiltered air often happens, blowing those smaller more dangerous particles back into the air for you to breathe, and 2) help extend the life of a HEPA filter significantly, allowing you to buy HEPA filters a lot less often.

In fact, a pre-filter can actually extend the life of a HEPA filter from 3-4 months (without a pre-filter) to a year or more with a pre-filter. Just buy new pre-filters and replace them every 3 months and your HEPA filter can last 3 times as long. Big difference. And, some pre-filters are washable – in that case, all you would need to do is wash them every 3 months and buy new pre-filters once a year to ensure that you and your family continue to breathe clean air, which helps avoid illness, allergies, asthma attacks, etc.

Many manufacturers have their own replacement pre-filters for specific air purifiers / air cleaners, and there are universal cut-to-fit pre-filter materials that you can customize for just about any purifier, some with carbon and some without. Currently we offer pre-filters for Aller Air, Electrocorp, and Austin Air purifiers, and will soon offer the cut-to-fit pre-filters mentioned above.

Since we are an online store, we don’t have the overhead of traditional stores—that means we can pass those savings on to you with cheap, every day prices on pre-filters, hepa filters, air purifiers and many other air quality products. If you have any questions, please give us a call toll-free at 1-800-701-2513. Our air filter experts are standing by to help!

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How Long Do Activated Charcoal Air Filters Really Last?

That’s a great question. A lot of air purifiers/air cleaners have activated carbon filters to help remove chemicals, odors, smoke, etc, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if it’s still working or not or exactly when you need to change them. The manufacturers usually give a suggested time frame for changing the filters, but then state that how long an activated carbon filter lasts really depends on the amount of pollutants in the area, which is a little confusing.

A good rule of thumb is to change out all filters, HEPA and activated carbon / charcoal filters once per year, especially if you’re really sensitive to indoor air pollution.  If you’re extremely sensitive, don’t take a chance—change your filters any time symptoms even begin to reappear.   For the rest of us that may not be able to tell if we’re really sensitive or not, but still want a better idea of how long our activated carbon/charcoal filters last and really when to change them, there is a way to ‘test’ it—by how well it is still removing odors and smells.

Military grade carbon in gas masks, and in good carbon air purifier filters work by absorbing or attracting airborne chemical residues.  And since odors and smells also come from airborne chemical molecules and residues, if an activated carbon / charcoal filter in your air purifier is still working well, it should be able to mostly or completely remove an odor or smell in a matter of minutes, right? 

So, one way to ‘test’ your activated carbon / charcoal air filter is to put your air purifier either in the kitchen after you’ve finished cooking,  or spray a little air freshener or cologne into the air around you, then turn the air purifier on high for 15 minutes or so. If the smell goes away completely or is very noticeably reduced, the activated carbon /charcoal filter is probably still doing its job trapping the airborne chemical molecules responsible for the smell.
 
You can test the filter again later and if it takes longer to get rid of the odors, that tells you that the carbon is ‘filling’ up and the air is needing to circulate through the air purifier a few more times to become clean.  True military grade carbon/charcoal filters (as used in Austin Air purifiers) will last longer, but once you begin to notice that the smell really isn’t going away, that carbon filter is probably ‘full’ and needs to be changed  Bottom line: you can test your carbon filter to get an idea of how long it really lasts, but do make sure to change your activated carbon / charcoal filters regularly to ensure that you and your family are still breathing clean healthy air.

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Health Problems? An Air Quality Test Kit May Offer Some Answers

If you have health problems, especially any kind of respiratory issues, an air test kit can give you some clear-cut information about your indoor air quality and help you determine if you need air purification / air purifiers or not. The majority of homes and offices typically have a variety of pollutants floating around that cause all kinds of health problems, some as obvious as colds, allergies, asthma, etc., and other problems that most people would not think are related to air quality, such as nervous system disorders, migraines, heart disease, even cancer. 

If you live in an old house, or an apartment / house / building that has been flooded or had any kind of leak/water damage, you’re almost certainly at risk for mold / bacteria. And, if you have small children or babies, or if you’re pregnant / nursing, young/developing immune systems / health could be at risk. Mold is particularly serious as it can cause nervous system and organ damage.

Pollutants like mold spores, dust, dust mite/dust mite parts, pollen, fabric fibers, pet dander, all cause varying degrees of reactions in the human body. When you breathe enough of these air pollutants on a regular basis, allergy, asthma or other respiratory symptoms can easily surface, and untreated, can lead to infections, as dust / dander / fibers all carry some bacteria / viruses along with them. Other air pollutants like mold, arsenic, lead, asbestos, radon, even smoke, are sometimes silent killers, often leading to unexplained chronic illness, not knowing that it’s something in the air you've been breathing.

The good news is that simple indoor air quality test kits can often shine a light on this situation and let you know what needs to be done to improve your indoor air quality , and your health! But keep in mind that many ‘DIY’ or ‘Do It Yourself’ air quality test kits are commonly available now, but not all air test kits are the same. The last thing you want is inaccurate results from a non-accredited lab, slow results, hard to read lab results. Think about it: if you get the clear results from your air quality test, it could very well improve your quality of life. If you get the wrong or inaccurate information, it may do nothing to help or send you in the wrong direction.

At Air Purifiers and Cleaners.com, we sell only BHC air quality test kits because they are proven and used worldwide for quality air quality tests at an affordable price, with easy to use test kits you can use at home, and fast, accurate results from an accredited lab. BHC air quality test kits consists of a simple test strip that is exposed to the air or rubbed on a wall in your apartment, home, or office, and then closed / sent postage paid to an accredited laboratory for results in just a few days. Fast, simple, and effective.

If you have a particular indoor air quality concern and don’t see the air test kit for it, let us know. We either have that test kit or can create one for your situation. We have indoor air quality experts to standing by to help—give us a call toll-free at 1-800-701-2513 with any questions!

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