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Room Air Filters & Allergies

Anyone who has suffered with allergies knows that sometimes staying inside is not enough; indoor allergens can be worse than pollen. If dust, mold spores, and pet dander cause you misery indoors as well, you might consider investing in an air filter or purifier.

  1. Air Filters

    • Room air filters work by blowing air constantly through a medium designed to trap small particles and allergens. Over time, they can remove all the floating particles in a room, leaving the air much cleaner.

    HEPA

    • The most effective filters use the High Efficiency Particulate Air standard, or HEPA. HEPA filters remove 99.97 percent of common airborne particles.

    Placement

    • Air filters can be placed near allergen sources to reduce reactions, but you should also consider putting one in the bedroom. Sleeping all night with clean air can significantly reduce allergic and asthmatic reactions.

    Maintenance

    • Most units use replaceable filters, and many use more than one type. You should replace these as scheduled, as they will fill with dust and lose their efficiency.

    Cleaning

    • While filters can reduce the amount of allergens in the air, particles can still settle on surfaces and into carpets. A regular cleaning schedule can reduce allergic reactions even further.

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