Air Purity Education
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Why Are Air Purifiers Needed?
Because of increasing energy costs, Americans today are sealing their homes and buildings with better windows, insulation, and moldings.
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When homes and other
buildings are sealed, contaminants can build up, such as mold. As
air passes through the home, the mold - along with chemicals given off by
paints, cleaners, glues, particle board furniture, pesticides, and of
course, cigarette smoke - is picked up and circulated throughout the
structure without ever being "cleaned."
According to the World
Health Organization, 40% of all buildings are a serious hazard to our health
because of their polluted air.
Symptoms caused by indoor air pollutants can include:
• Eye and skin irritation
• Lung irritation
• Nose and throat discomfort
• Fatigue
• Unpleasantness from offensive odors
Did you know?:
• U.S. EPA studies indicate that indoor levels of air pollutants may be 2-5
times higher than outdoor levels.
• Indoor pollutant levels can reach 100 times that of outdoor levels when we
effectively "seal" our houses even tighter from the elements during winter
months.
• High levels of indoor air pollutants may be of particular concern because
most people spend up to 90% of their time indoors.
What's the solution? Air Oasis™ air purifiers not only remove particles from the air, but safely and effectively kill bacteria, mold, viruses and many other contaminants.
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Particulates - Term used for the mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air. Over 99% of particulate matter is invisible to the naked eye and can easily infiltrate the lungs. On average, every cubic foot of untreated indoor air contains 20 million particles. |
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Microbes - Includes three major types of organisms: bacteria, protozoa, and fungi/mold. Most of these contaminants rely on a humid and moist environment for growth & survival. Some molds can produce certain chemicals, such as mycotoxins and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). |
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Gases & Odors - Indoor gases, such as benzene, formaldehyde, and hydrogen sulfide, are released from furniture, carpets, hair sprays, cleaning chemicals, insulation, and pesticides. Gases include VOC's which evaporate into the air easily. Odors are often made up of VOC's or other gases.
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Category
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Pollutants
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Sources
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| Particulate | Dust | Humans, drapes, outdoor air |
| Particulate | Pollen | Clothing, outdoor air, pets |
| Particulate | Tobacco Smoke, Hydrocarbons | Smokers |
| Particulate | Dander | Humans, pets |
| Microbial | Mold Spores | HVAC ducts, carpets, outdoor air |
| Microbial | Bacteria | Waste containers, toilets, humans, A/C coils & ducts |
| Microbial | Fungi | Pets, foods, outdoor air, waste containers |
| Gas | Methyl mercaptan | Plastics, natural gas and propane additive |
| Gas | Carbon disulfide | Solvents |
| Gas | Butyl acetate | Lacquer, industrial chemicals |
| Gas | Methyl mthacrylate | Solvents |
| Gas | MEK | Solvents |
| Gas | d-Limonene | Solvents |
| Gas | Toluene | Solvents |
| Gas | Hydrogen sulfide | Toilet vents, water |
What's the
solution?
Air Oasis™ Air Purifiers not only remove particles from the air, but will safely and effectively kill bacteria, mold, viruses and many other contaminants in the air and on surfaces.
Air Polution in the Media
Yahoo
News - Study Reveals Natural Air Cleaners (PDF)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What do I do for Pure Air? Get Air Oasis
Test your own Air Quality Now
EcoBadge
Ozone Test Kit $14.95
Test the Ozone levels in your home to ensure they are at safe levels. Each kit
contains 4 testing badges. If your not using an Air Oasis air purifier this test
could be crucial to ensure your family's health.
Air
Quality Test Kit $13.95
Test your Air to ensure your family's health. The kit will test for mold,
bacteria, and yeast. There are two tests per kit. Conduct your own before and
after test when using an Air Oasis air purifier.
