What Are The Different Types Of Air Pollutants In Your Home?

There will come a point in your life when you will notice that there is a need to purify the air within your home. It might be because you notice that your family members get sick (usually with a cold) more frequently than before. It can also be because you happen to be sneezing more often than usual. Whatever it is that pushes you to invest in a dependable air filtration system, take it as a good start for a healthier, happier home.

Before you actually invest in one, it will be good to know more about the harmful components that may need some 'purifying'. Knowing the different types of pollutants that exist inside the home first will make it easier for you to know which product suits your needs best. The list of pollutants include the following.

The PM10

The abbreviation PM in the world of pollutants denote particulate matter whilst 10 is the size of that particulate matter in micron. These particles include larger particulates of pet dander, pollen, hair and dust which can float anywhere inside an average household. The quantity of PM10 particulates may vary from one home to another and can be dictated by the location, type of accommodation, size of the home and the ventilation inside it. 

When the levels of PM10 rise because you fail to notice them or do something about keeping them away, health problems can be triggered. For a start, you can invest in a pre-filter in an air purifier. These ones are effective in removing these particles from your home.

The PM2.5 particle

A more dangerous particle that can sneak inside the home is the PM2.5 particle. These are smaller by 30 times than the width of the human hair. Imagine how ultra-fine these dust particles are and think of how they can easily enter our homes and even our bodies. When left unnoticed they can enter the bloodstream and affect the functioning of the respiratory system. They can even worsen your asthma problems and other respiratory ailments.

Dealing with PM2.5 particulates will be easy. They can be effectively removed by air purifiers that have HEPA filters in them. HEPA filters are actually a standard when it comes to air filtration inside the home and in the workplace.  It is capable of trapping over 99% of PM2.5 present in ambient air.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde becomes present in air after painting walls and furnishings. They can also be found in adhesives and solvents used in electronics. These gaseous fumes can easily sneak into our homes. When exposed to these gases, you can feel nauseated and your eyes will become irritated. It can also be a cause of headache. There are also some forms of formaldehyde which can be inhaled from cleaning agents and disinfectants. These can be a cause for health disorders and discomfort as well.

In order to get rid of such pollutants, you will need to invest in an air purifier that contains an activated carbon filter. Such an agent can help trap these gaseous forms by freezing them. Certain air purifiers contain technologies that can get rid of these pollutants without taking away the natural moisture from indoor air.

These pollutants in the air can be a cause of alarm when left unattended. Come to think of it, you cannot see these particulate matters and gaseous forms through the naked eye. Before you even know it, you might have inhaled these fumes and particulates and your body will already be affected. You do not have to wait until such a thing happens. What you need is a reliable air filtration system to take precautions that will keep you healthy.