Here’s a very good article from about different type of air filters and air cleaning technology. It even mentions the use of UV technology for destroying airborne microogranisms such as bacteria and viruses in your home. Interesting read.
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Furnace Filters In The News
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Snake Plant May Clear The Air
Friday, September 11th, 2009Various house plants are a good compliment to you indoor air quality measures. Here’s another article about using house plants to help clean your indoor air. This news column reports on the finding of how the Snake plant can rapidly reduce levels of ozone. Interesting.
What’s the best way to clean the air in my home?
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009In a recent articles in the NY Times, the question was asked “What’s the best way to clean the air in my home?” Air researchers talk about the rule of 1000, that anything released indoors is about 1000 times more likely to be breathed in than something released outdoors. The article discusses air cleaners with a CADR certifications, air filters with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) over 10, and numerous cleaning and living tips to help provide yourself with fresher air.
Read the full article here.
Air Quality Awareness Week
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009May is right around the corner and its that time of year to make sure your air conditioner and air filter are clean and running properly. Along with the hotter days comes raised ozone levels, and as part of their “Be Air Aware”, the EPA and National weather service announce that April 27-May 1 2009 is Air Quality Awareness Week. Visit the EPA’s air quality awareness website for tips and information to keep yourself “Air Aware.”