13 Reasons Why You Should Have An Air Purifier For Your Home

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There’s a lot of talk about the benefits of air purifiers … but do they really work? What exactly do they do? Do they actually make the air you breathe cleaner?

In short, the answer is yes. Without getting too technical, air purifiers are built with internal fans that suck air in. That air then gets processed through a series of filters. Once the air is filtered, it gets circulated back into the room. The end result? You breathe in cleaner, fresher air.

The other question is: are they worth the money? Do they really offer all of the benefits that they claim? If you’re not yet convinced that you need an air purifier in your home, here are 13 reasons why you should consider buying one.

Minimize Allergies

Anyone that has allergies can benefit from having an air purifier in their home. Air purifiers are made to suck in and trap dust particles and pollen. For people with airborne allergies, this can significantly reduce the number of allergens in the air.

They’re also a good idea if you have pet allergies. An air purifier can rid your home of pet odors while reducing the pet dander that makes so many people sneeze and wheeze.

Ease Your Asthma Symptoms

Asthma sufferers know that even tiny airborne particles of dust and dirt and cause asthma attacks. Air purifiers remove all sorts of dust, toxins and odors from the home, making the air cleaner and safer to breathe.

But asthma sufferers have to worry about more than just dirt and dust. Everything from household cleaning products to perfumes to cosmetics and hair sprays can increase asthma attacks. An air purifier can significantly reduce asthma wheezing and other symptoms.

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Protect You From Breathing in Mold

Mold spores are dangerous, yet they’re something that a lot of people live with without even knowing it.

Some mold spores are visible, such as those black spots you see in your shower and tub. But the vast majority of mold isn’t visible to the naked eye.

Mold grows with ease beneath floors, behind walls and behind bathroom tiles. Any surface or area of the home that is subject to moisture is subject to mold growth. And it can be deadly.

If your home has recently suffered water damage, buy an air purifier. Water damage often leads to mold, and an air purifier can help reduce the dangers associated with breathing in those nasty spores.

Minimize Secondary Smoke

If you smoke cigarettes or live with a smoker, an air purifier is a must!

An air purifier with a HEPA filter or activated carbon filters can reduce the odor of smoke and reduce many harmful chemical components in cigarette smoke.

At the very least, your home won’t smell like stale cigarettes.

Reduce Radon Levels

Radon gas, like carbon monoxide, has no smell or taste. You cannot see it, and most people who have radon gas in their home don’t even know it.

Radon can seep in through cracks in floors and walls and through gaps in wires and pipes, and unless you test your home for it, there’s no way to know if you even have it.

By no means is an air purifier a replacement for radon gas remediation. But a purifier with an activated carbon filter can help trap that gas and reduce the toxins emitted from it.

Protect People With a Respiratory Illness

People with respiratory infections and compromised immune systems have to be extra careful about the air they breathe.

An air purifier won’t remove all of the toxins in the air, but it can significantly reduce the number of allergens, dirt, dust, toxins and hazardous fumes in the home. If you have a respiratory infection, anyway, that you can improve the air around you is beneficial.

Protect Your Home from Elements Beyond Your Control

Sometimes odors and harmful elements can creep into your home that are beyond your control. Having an air purifier is a good way to reduce those elements and protect your lungs from breathing in damaging, deadly toxins.

Are you having your home remodeled? Is there construction going on nearby? Do you live near a highway or live in an urban area where buses or trains pass by regularly?

Construction causes dust and dirt. Buses and trains release toxins and fumes. Cars on highways and major thoroughfares emit all sorts of pollutants into the air.

When what’s happening outside your window is beyond your control, adding an air purifier to the home is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from what’s going on outside.

Do I Really Need an Air Purifier?

Air purifiers won’t remove all of the toxins in the air or rid your home of all dust, dirt and allergens. But they are highly effective in filtering out “bad” air and circulating cleaner air in your home.

In addition to the benefits listed above, an air purifier can also:

• Reduce stress by lowering your cortisol levels
• Improve mood levels by producing negative ions
• Reduce carbon dioxide levels through a HEPA air filter
• Ward off insects and mosquitoes that can cause disease and infections
• Eliminate VOC chemicals from household paints, air fresheners and aerosol sprays
• Improve sleep quality by generating calm noise

Air purifiers range in price from as little as $25 to upwards of $500, depending on the size, model and features they include.

If you’re ready to buy one, do your research. There are a lot of models on the market, and each and everyone is different. So think about your needs. Think about what might be lurking inside (or outside) of your home. And think about the benefits.

An air purifier won’t eliminate all of the toxins, mold spores, dust or allergens from your home, but it can seriously reduce them. If you can make the air you breathe just a little better, it’s well worth it!

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