Bioaersols in Your Home
Many bioaerosols thrive and can live in the air in your home. These bioaerosols can very negatively impact your health and cause illness and disease.
This is especially a concern if you have young children, older people or people with existing health conditions.
Bioaerosols are airborne contaminants and particulates which are biological in nature. These contaminants can remain viable in the air and travel throughout your home air environment:
Airborne contaminants should always be controlled within your home for your health and safety. There are several steps you can take:
Air Filters
There are many different air filters available for your HVAC system, but only certain ones are able to help control bioaerosols. In order to determine which ones do, the air filters are ranked and rated for the size particulates they filter out. This rating is known as MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) and ranks from 1 to 20.
Residential applications usually rate between 4- 12. Higher ratings are generally for industrial purposes. A rating of MERV 7 can help remove allergens and bacteria. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) filters are made to effectively remove over 99% of particulates greater than 0.3 micrometers. Some Vacuum cleaners can use HEPA bags which also helps reduce airborne contaminants.
Air Doctor Heating and Air is always ready to assist and consult with you on your HVAC equipment, your air quality humidity levels. We are pleased to make recommendations to improve your indoor air quality which effects your health and well being.
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