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posted by David Meyer at 8:42 AM
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Friday, June 17, 2005
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Ionic Air Purifier
Ionic Air Purifier - Imitating the Natural Purifying Process by Matt West
The modern housing trend has enormously denied you the ecstasy of inhaling purely fresh air. You feel energetic and truly alive in a clean environment. If you ever had the chance of thriving near or around mountains, rivers lakes and trees, you would feel the air of these regions is less polluted. The locale is richly endowed with negative ions that act as purifying agents. To get the same purifying effect you can have ionic air purifiers in your well-insulated home. Ionic air purifiers belong to the group of air purifiers with a unique technology of using ions to trap the pollutants.
In natural surroundings, air is filled with thousands of negatively charged ions that attach themselves with the positively charged dust particles and create a type of natural ionic air purifier. When this technique is used in homes, the ionic air purifiers emit innumerable number of negatively charged ions that stick to the dust particles and form a heavy mass. This becomes too heavy to float in air and settles down on the ground. In this way, it wards away the dust particles from reaching your respiratory tract.
A study conducted by the American College of Allergies states that bad air causes about fifty percent of illnesses. By using ionic air purifiers, you can bring adequate check on such health hazards. The purifier gathers dust on metal plates that are quite easy to clean. It has added advantages like easy affordability and effectiveness. The purifier has a different working mechanism from the traditional air filtration techniques. It harps on the principle of electrostatic attraction and brings the unwanted contaminants to surface area to remove them. Its greatest advantage lies in its capacity to cleanse considerable volumes of air. Thus, you can create room size air-purification through it rather than only a small space.
Your ion air purifier is effective in neutralizing cigarette smoke, viruses, bacteria, chemical fumes, etc. unlike an ordinary electronic air cleaner. It has brought adequate relief for patients suffering from respiratory irritations, depressed immune system and emphysema. It is equally effective in removing the ultrafine particles of the size of 0.01 microns.
While you may think your ionic air purifier as the remedy for treating every indoor air pollution, things may not be exactly so. You cannot treat the problem of odor through your ionic air purifier. Further, it is active in removing dust particles from the air but does not have an effective collecting mechanism for these particles. You can counteract these few minor weaknesses of the purifier by combining its duties with another product used for purification. Ozone generators and HEPA air filters can serve the need quite well. Negative ions are one of nature’s tools that help to revitalize your soul. Thus, an air filter using negative ions not only cleanses the air but is good for your mental and physical health as well. You can rightly choose an ionic air purifier for your home and office when you plan to purchase it.
About the Author
Matt West is the Web master of an Air Purifiers review website.
At his site you can find free articles on Ionic, Oreck, Living Air Room Purifiers.
Please visit our Ionic Air Purifier webpage to learn more.
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
The modern housing trend has enormously denied you the ecstasy of inhaling purely fresh air. You feel energetic and truly alive in a clean environment. If you ever had the chance of thriving near or around mountains, rivers lakes and trees, you would feel the air of these regions is less polluted. The locale is richly endowed with negative ions that act as purifying agents. To get the same purifying effect you can have ionic air purifiers in your well-insulated home. Ionic air purifiers belong to the group of air purifiers with a unique technology of using ions to trap the pollutants.
In natural surroundings, air is filled with thousands of negatively charged ions that attach themselves with the positively charged dust particles and create a type of natural ionic air purifier. When this technique is used in homes, the ionic air purifiers emit innumerable number of negatively charged ions that stick to the dust particles and form a heavy mass. This becomes too heavy to float in air and settles down on the ground. In this way, it wards away the dust particles from reaching your respiratory tract.
A study conducted by the American College of Allergies states that bad air causes about fifty percent of illnesses. By using ionic air purifiers, you can bring adequate check on such health hazards. The purifier gathers dust on metal plates that are quite easy to clean. It has added advantages like easy affordability and effectiveness. The purifier has a different working mechanism from the traditional air filtration techniques. It harps on the principle of electrostatic attraction and brings the unwanted contaminants to surface area to remove them. Its greatest advantage lies in its capacity to cleanse considerable volumes of air. Thus, you can create room size air-purification through it rather than only a small space.
Your ion air purifier is effective in neutralizing cigarette smoke, viruses, bacteria, chemical fumes, etc. unlike an ordinary electronic air cleaner. It has brought adequate relief for patients suffering from respiratory irritations, depressed immune system and emphysema. It is equally effective in removing the ultrafine particles of the size of 0.01 microns.
While you may think your ionic air purifier as the remedy for treating every indoor air pollution, things may not be exactly so. You cannot treat the problem of odor through your ionic air purifier. Further, it is active in removing dust particles from the air but does not have an effective collecting mechanism for these particles. You can counteract these few minor weaknesses of the purifier by combining its duties with another product used for purification. Ozone generators and HEPA air filters can serve the need quite well. Negative ions are one of nature’s tools that help to revitalize your soul. Thus, an air filter using negative ions not only cleanses the air but is good for your mental and physical health as well. You can rightly choose an ionic air purifier for your home and office when you plan to purchase it.
About the Author
Matt West is the Web master of an Air Purifiers review website.
At his site you can find free articles on Ionic, Oreck, Living Air Room Purifiers.
Please visit our Ionic Air Purifier webpage to learn more.
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
posted by David Meyer at 9:34 AM
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Saturday, May 28, 2005
Quality of the Air We Breathe
Quality Of The Air We Breathe At Home Or In The Workplace by Peter McGarry
How would you rate the quality of air in your workplace? More importantly what factors are you considering when rating it?
Your home or work environment may be causing you additional health risks without you realizing it. On average, Canadians spend about 80-90 percent of their time indoors, thus the quality of indoor air is very important. Ask yourself a few questions:
Does fresh, outside air flow into the room or office you are usually in?
Is the room humid?
Are there any gas-fired appliances?
Is your furniture composed of particle board or wood laminents?
These questions need to be addressed when determining the quality of air in our home or workplace. Here are the reasons why.
Does fresh, outside air flow into the room or office you are usually in? Better insulation can save on heating costs, but it limits the amount of fresh air that enters and leaves your house or office.As a lot of water vapour is produced from normal human activities, fresh air is necessary to get rid of this extra humidity.
Is the room humid?
Humid or damp conditions in your home can encourage the growth of mould and dust mites. Mould can develop from too much humidity, building leaks, refrigerator drip pans, bathroom surfaces and flooding. Mouldy smells from carpet, wood and gypsum board are a sign that they harbour fungi. Stale water in humidifiers and air conditioners can lead to the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Are there any gas-fired appliances?
Typically, oven and pilot light emissions are not vented and can contribute significantly to indoor levels of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde. Of emerging interest as a potential source of indoor air pollution is the wood burning stove. Since combustion is much less complete with wood than with oil and gas furnaces, pollution emissions can be greater. Though by-products should be vented to the outside, leaks and improper operation of these appliances can cause emissions to the indoors. Kerosine heaters are becoming increasingly popular for space heating. Since these systems are often unvented, the potential for high level contamination exists.
Is your furniture composed of particle board or wood laminents?
Formaldehyde is released from wood laminates and particleboard in which formaldehyde-containing resins have been used. Urea formaldehyde foam insulation is a significant source of formaldehyde and possibly other gaseous products. Insulating materials such as fibreglass can release particulate matter to indoor air.
Health Risks
Illnesses caused by poor air quality range from skin irritation to sneezing and asthma. In some cases, toxins from fungi can cause illness. Toxins in dust can produce fever and flu-like symptoms, especially if the environment is damp. Viruses can also be found in indoor air, but they do not usually lead to illness. A virus does not survive long in air, and getting sick usually results from contact with infected people.
About the Author
Peter McGarry is the editor of Magnetic Revolution's monthly newsletter. Our goal is to educate and create an awareness on everyday issues that concern our health. For a free newsletter please view, http://www.magneticrevolution.com
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
How would you rate the quality of air in your workplace? More importantly what factors are you considering when rating it?
Your home or work environment may be causing you additional health risks without you realizing it. On average, Canadians spend about 80-90 percent of their time indoors, thus the quality of indoor air is very important. Ask yourself a few questions:
Does fresh, outside air flow into the room or office you are usually in?
Is the room humid?
Are there any gas-fired appliances?
Is your furniture composed of particle board or wood laminents?
These questions need to be addressed when determining the quality of air in our home or workplace. Here are the reasons why.
Does fresh, outside air flow into the room or office you are usually in? Better insulation can save on heating costs, but it limits the amount of fresh air that enters and leaves your house or office.As a lot of water vapour is produced from normal human activities, fresh air is necessary to get rid of this extra humidity.
Is the room humid?
Humid or damp conditions in your home can encourage the growth of mould and dust mites. Mould can develop from too much humidity, building leaks, refrigerator drip pans, bathroom surfaces and flooding. Mouldy smells from carpet, wood and gypsum board are a sign that they harbour fungi. Stale water in humidifiers and air conditioners can lead to the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Are there any gas-fired appliances?
Typically, oven and pilot light emissions are not vented and can contribute significantly to indoor levels of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde. Of emerging interest as a potential source of indoor air pollution is the wood burning stove. Since combustion is much less complete with wood than with oil and gas furnaces, pollution emissions can be greater. Though by-products should be vented to the outside, leaks and improper operation of these appliances can cause emissions to the indoors. Kerosine heaters are becoming increasingly popular for space heating. Since these systems are often unvented, the potential for high level contamination exists.
Is your furniture composed of particle board or wood laminents?
Formaldehyde is released from wood laminates and particleboard in which formaldehyde-containing resins have been used. Urea formaldehyde foam insulation is a significant source of formaldehyde and possibly other gaseous products. Insulating materials such as fibreglass can release particulate matter to indoor air.
Health Risks
Illnesses caused by poor air quality range from skin irritation to sneezing and asthma. In some cases, toxins from fungi can cause illness. Toxins in dust can produce fever and flu-like symptoms, especially if the environment is damp. Viruses can also be found in indoor air, but they do not usually lead to illness. A virus does not survive long in air, and getting sick usually results from contact with infected people.
About the Author
Peter McGarry is the editor of Magnetic Revolution's monthly newsletter. Our goal is to educate and create an awareness on everyday issues that concern our health. For a free newsletter please view, http://www.magneticrevolution.com
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
posted by David Meyer at 2:42 AM
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The Benefits of Home Ventilation
The Benefits of Home Ventilation by Troy Munn
The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain a
healthy living environment by supplying fresh air to your
home while at the same time removing stale and polluted air.
Home ventilation also helps to maintain proper humidity
levels of 30 to 50 percent.
The air in your home is used many times over, often with
fresh air entering only when we open doors or windows. As we
strive to build homes more and more energy efficient, we
create an environment prone to indoor air quality problems,
thereby, reducing the homes ability to breathe and natural
air changes do not occur.
The reason for the buildup of indoor pollution in today's
homes is a direct result of our efforts to conserve energy.
With insufficient home ventilation, pollutants can build up
and become very concentrated. These pollutants come from
many sources and some, such as mold, are more problematic
when combined with high humidity levels, which is another
problem associated with inadequate home ventilation.
When humidity is too high, mold, mildew and rot can become
serious problems. A mold outbreak can cause thousands of
dollars worth of damage to your home and in some cases can
make a home uninhabitable.
Another problem with high humidity is dust mites. Every home
has dust mites and they thrive in humid conditions. This is
a concern for people who suffer from dust mite allergies.
Low humidity, on the other hand, can cause nose and throat
irritation, dry skin, wood can shrink and crack and hardwood
flooring can shrink and become noisy when walked on. Static
electricity is a symptom of low humidity.
Home ventilation is one of the most important things you can
manage, in order to maintain a healthy environment for you
and your loved ones.
Heat Recovery Ventilators, Air Exchangers, Kitchen and
Bathroom Exhaust Fans, Attic Ventilation Fans, Dryer Vents
and attic and crawl space vents are all important components
of proper home ventilation.
Pet Dander, Pollen, Lead, Dust Mites, Mold Spores, Tobacco
Smoke, Household Chemicals, Pesticides, Cleaning Supplies,
Paints and Solvents are only some of the common pollutants
that can build up without adequate home ventilation.
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and Soot from fuel burning
appliances and heating systems can also become a problem
without proper home ventilation.
Proper home ventilation can help reduce allergy and asthma
symptoms and help ease other respiratory ailments that
burden millions of people.
About the Author
Troy Munn is the Webmaster of home-air-care.com where he
offers valuable information and tips on improving the air
quality of your home. To find more information, to help
you reduce allergy symptoms and control indoor pollution
visit: http://www.home-air-care.com
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain a
healthy living environment by supplying fresh air to your
home while at the same time removing stale and polluted air.
Home ventilation also helps to maintain proper humidity
levels of 30 to 50 percent.
The air in your home is used many times over, often with
fresh air entering only when we open doors or windows. As we
strive to build homes more and more energy efficient, we
create an environment prone to indoor air quality problems,
thereby, reducing the homes ability to breathe and natural
air changes do not occur.
The reason for the buildup of indoor pollution in today's
homes is a direct result of our efforts to conserve energy.
With insufficient home ventilation, pollutants can build up
and become very concentrated. These pollutants come from
many sources and some, such as mold, are more problematic
when combined with high humidity levels, which is another
problem associated with inadequate home ventilation.
When humidity is too high, mold, mildew and rot can become
serious problems. A mold outbreak can cause thousands of
dollars worth of damage to your home and in some cases can
make a home uninhabitable.
Another problem with high humidity is dust mites. Every home
has dust mites and they thrive in humid conditions. This is
a concern for people who suffer from dust mite allergies.
Low humidity, on the other hand, can cause nose and throat
irritation, dry skin, wood can shrink and crack and hardwood
flooring can shrink and become noisy when walked on. Static
electricity is a symptom of low humidity.
Home ventilation is one of the most important things you can
manage, in order to maintain a healthy environment for you
and your loved ones.
Heat Recovery Ventilators, Air Exchangers, Kitchen and
Bathroom Exhaust Fans, Attic Ventilation Fans, Dryer Vents
and attic and crawl space vents are all important components
of proper home ventilation.
Pet Dander, Pollen, Lead, Dust Mites, Mold Spores, Tobacco
Smoke, Household Chemicals, Pesticides, Cleaning Supplies,
Paints and Solvents are only some of the common pollutants
that can build up without adequate home ventilation.
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and Soot from fuel burning
appliances and heating systems can also become a problem
without proper home ventilation.
Proper home ventilation can help reduce allergy and asthma
symptoms and help ease other respiratory ailments that
burden millions of people.
About the Author
Troy Munn is the Webmaster of home-air-care.com where he
offers valuable information and tips on improving the air
quality of your home. To find more information, to help
you reduce allergy symptoms and control indoor pollution
visit: http://www.home-air-care.com
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
posted by David Meyer at 2:39 AM
Air Purifiers and Air Filters can help the Health of Allergy and Asthma sufferers
Air purifiers and air filters can help the health of Allergy and Asthma sufferers. by S.A. Smith
Indoor air pollution in the form of dander, dust and pollen particulate matter can be a real irritant for suffers of asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions. In addition to removal of all direct irritant sources and minimizing the irritant containment materials in your house, you should also consider the indoor ventilation and filtration system of home.
Environmental control is the key to reducing exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens. Keeping a clean house free of dust, dander, smoke, pollen, and other airborne particulate matters will help to reduce the irritation and effect on family members with respiratory difficulties. Air cleaners, filters and hepa filters can play a role in helping to control or reduce the exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens.
Several health authorities have recognized that certain types of air filtration systems can be beneficial in reducing the amount of airborne particulates in a room. The American lung association recommends using a hepa air filter purifier for the bedrooms of asthma suffers.
The Mayo clinic recommends an air particle filter for household ventilation systems. Ionic filters and hepa filters have been endorsed or recognized by the Asthma and allergy foundation of America (AAFA) and the British Allergy Foundation seal of approval.
Selecting the wrong type of filtration system could exacerbate the problem by agitating and circulating the existing particulate matter throughout your house, so it is important to do your research thoroughly. Ionic air filters do not create high airflow patterns to clean the air and simply rely on negative ion attraction to collect the airborne particulate matter. They have demonstrates to have decent capture rate of airborne allergens and irritants like pollen, dander, tobacco smoke and dust and can help improve the quality of your indoor air environment. You can read more the ionic air filtration process at:http://www.air-purifiers-review.com/ionic-air-cleaner.htm
Air filtration systems should not be considered as a solution for any respiratory condition, nor as a reason to ignore sound medical advice and guidance about the removal of irritant sources and allergen habitats from your household. They are also not a substitute for thorough and regular cleaning of your household environment. Selecting the right air purifier system can help complement and enhance your efforts to reducing airborne particulate matters, as well as maintain a healthier indoor breathing environment.
About the Author
S.A. Smith is a freelance editor, writer, and contributor to the Air Purifiers Review resource site, and can be reached at http://www.air-purifiers-review.com
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
Indoor air pollution in the form of dander, dust and pollen particulate matter can be a real irritant for suffers of asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions. In addition to removal of all direct irritant sources and minimizing the irritant containment materials in your house, you should also consider the indoor ventilation and filtration system of home.
Environmental control is the key to reducing exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens. Keeping a clean house free of dust, dander, smoke, pollen, and other airborne particulate matters will help to reduce the irritation and effect on family members with respiratory difficulties. Air cleaners, filters and hepa filters can play a role in helping to control or reduce the exposure to indoor and outdoor allergens.
Several health authorities have recognized that certain types of air filtration systems can be beneficial in reducing the amount of airborne particulates in a room. The American lung association recommends using a hepa air filter purifier for the bedrooms of asthma suffers.
The Mayo clinic recommends an air particle filter for household ventilation systems. Ionic filters and hepa filters have been endorsed or recognized by the Asthma and allergy foundation of America (AAFA) and the British Allergy Foundation seal of approval.
Selecting the wrong type of filtration system could exacerbate the problem by agitating and circulating the existing particulate matter throughout your house, so it is important to do your research thoroughly. Ionic air filters do not create high airflow patterns to clean the air and simply rely on negative ion attraction to collect the airborne particulate matter. They have demonstrates to have decent capture rate of airborne allergens and irritants like pollen, dander, tobacco smoke and dust and can help improve the quality of your indoor air environment. You can read more the ionic air filtration process at:http://www.air-purifiers-review.com/ionic-air-cleaner.htm
Air filtration systems should not be considered as a solution for any respiratory condition, nor as a reason to ignore sound medical advice and guidance about the removal of irritant sources and allergen habitats from your household. They are also not a substitute for thorough and regular cleaning of your household environment. Selecting the right air purifier system can help complement and enhance your efforts to reducing airborne particulate matters, as well as maintain a healthier indoor breathing environment.
About the Author
S.A. Smith is a freelance editor, writer, and contributor to the Air Purifiers Review resource site, and can be reached at http://www.air-purifiers-review.com
FreeWebSubmission Jayde Online, Inc. © Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved.
posted by David Meyer at 2:33 AM
