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Debbie Davis
If your pet seems to be triggering asthma flare ups, don't throw in the towel just yet. The most likely trigger is the protein in the dander that is invisible to the human eye, but that attaches to air and other airborne particles. One the most effective and non-invasive ways to minimize the effects of the dander is to continually filter it from the air. Here are the 5 best features to have in a cleaner that will yield the best results. Choose the Right Filter For the Job---One of the most effective things to do is to make sure that the filters in the unit are designed to remove both particles and gaseous irritants.. You definitely want it to include one for particles because they are often most responsible for pet-related asthma flare ups Size Does Matter---Air cleaners work by cleaning the air closest to them, returning it to the room to displace more air that it then pulls in to clean. It will pull in every bit of air available. And that means anything that is not closed off by a door or wall.. So if you put a cleaner that is designed to filter a space than it is able, you will experience results that are less than satisfactory. Measure your area and look at the technical specifications to make sure the cleaner is designed to clean your square footage or greater. Make sure the unit is designed to clean the area you have. Over sizing the unit by a few feet is preferable to under sizing it for reasons stated in the previous paragraph. Has Multiple Types of Filters---Whereas particulate irritants are important to be able to remove, the fact is that gases, odors, and chemicals can also play havoc with asthmatics. Choosing a cleaner that can also remove gaseous pollutants is saves you money-one air purifier can do it all rather than multiple cleaners. Carbon cloth was originally developed by the British Military to combat chemical warfare. It is well known for its ability to remove both particulates and gaseous pollutants.; and because it is a cloth it is also able to eliminate particles efficiently as well. Easy to Move---This assures that you can control the air wherever you are.. A filter that is easily lifted and that can be rolled from one location in your space to another means that you can always be assured of clean air whether you're at home, visiting friend or relatives, or on vacation. Portability means that clean air is always as close as the nearest outlet. Uses HEPA Filtration---In order for this type of filter to deemed a high efficiency particle arresting (HEPA) filter, it must proved that it can eliminate 99,997 out every 10,000 airborne particulates that are.3 microns in size or greater. A micron is defined as one millionth on a meter. Asthma attacks are often triggered by a combination of different types of irritants.. Many of the typical triggers are particulates such as household dust, dust mites, seasonal pollen, as well as mold and mildew spores. By allowing this type of filtration to work continually in your space, you will greatly reduce the number of irritants in the air, and lessen the flare ups that are related to them.
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