October 19, 2011
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental health risks. The air inside your home can be two to six times worse than the air outside. UV germicidal lamp can improve your indoor air quality and reduce asthma and allergy problems.
Today’s homes have been built to hold air inside and minimize air leaks. This tight construction saves you money on energy bills by avoiding heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. However, it also keeps dust, mold, pollen, animal dander and other pollutants inside your home. The EPA says the best way to combat this is to open your windows, but the weather doesn’t always permit. This is where an air cleaner like an ultraviolet (UV) lamp can help.
The pollutants in your home come from a variety of sources including pets and plants. Also, the natural condensation caused in your heating and cooling system can be a great place for mold and mildew to grow. Almost all homes have more than a healthy concentration of one or more of the following.
There are several things you can do around your house to help improve the indoor air quality your family breathes. These steps will reduce the number of pollutants in your home and help family members that struggle with asthma and allergies.
Modern vacuums have filters that trap many of the common pollutants. Carpets, upholstery, and curtains are a common place for those pollutants to settle. Regularly vacuuming and cleaning your home greatly reduces the number of air borne contaminants circulating through the air you breathe. Cleaning the ducts in your HVAC system is also helpful.
If the weather allows and the air in your area is not experiencing high pollution, it may be a good idea to allow your home to air out by opening all the windows for a day. This may not be a good idea for those that are allergic to pollen and other allergens that are more common outdoors.
Even when doing everything else correctly, you probably still have indoor air quality problems. According to the American College of Allergists 50% of illnesses are caused or aggravated by mold, mildew, bacteria, and fungi. A UV germicidal lamp is designed to kill those pollutants.
By combining regular cleaning habits with a whole-home air sterilizer like a UV germicidal lamp, you can protect yourself and your family from the air pollutants that can cause or aggravate allergies and asthma.
Contact Cool Today for more information on how you can improve your indoor air quality with a UV germicidal lamp.
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