We are all aware of the dangers of pollutants on the outside environment, but how many of us pay the same heed to the air quality inside our homes?
And yet the United States Environmental Protection Agency has found that air quality inside is from two to five times more toxic than the out-of-doors. Indoor air pollution is ranked as a Top 5 environmental threat to our health. Failing to pay attention to the quality of the air we breathe in the “safety of our homes” may result in illness, allergies, asthma and toxic buildup.
The primary cause of indoor air pollution is inadequate ventilation, and that is why pollutants rise in homes during the winter.
Additional sources include gases from cooking and heating, gases and chemicals from household products (cleansers, fabrics and upholstery, air fresheners, candles and incense, paints and varnishes), mould and mildew, tobacco smoke and a host of toxins from building materials.
While we cannot eliminate all airborne pollutants, air purifiers can help improve indoor air quality.
Here is a stylish air purifier by Meaco that pairs a high standard of filtration with a sleek, modern design. The MeacoClean CA-HEPA 47×5 is an Allergy UK-approved air purifier for removing a wide range of airborne allergens from the air in the home.
In rooms of up to 78m², it will clean the air three times an hour, removing pollen, smoke, dust, dust mites, mould spores, pollution, viruses, bacteria, VOCs and pet dander from the air.
The MeacoClean uses the highest quality filter – a true HEPA filter and a charcoal filter – and an advanced multi-stage cleaning system to ensure it achieves a real difference.
First, the pre-filter removes large airborne particles such as dust. Then the true HEPA filter removes particles from the air as small as 0.3 microns (smaller than the eye can see). Third, the enhanced charcoal filter removes smells and odours and fourth, the combined ultraviolet and photocatalytic oxidation destroy viruses, germs and bacteria. Finally, the ioniser helps to neutralise dust particles.
Touch-sensitive controls deliver an easy and intuitive operation.
After having tested the appliance for six months, our household air feels cleaner and fresher, with visibly less dust.
Buying a Meaco air purifier is a great investment in one’s quality of life and helps to keep the family healthy.
