How to create better air quality in your home

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A good air filter can make a world of difference to your home’s air quality.

Indoor air pollutants rate among the top five environmental health risks today, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Air-tight construction and home insulation contribute to poor indoor air quality. Although these home improvements stop drafts and save on energy costs, they stop fresh air from coming into your home and pollutants from leaving.

Consequently, you have two options to improve indoor air quality: allow clean exterior air into the home to provide ventilation, or use an air cleaning device that removes indoor pollutants.

You can choose between two types of air cleaning devices for the removal of airborne pollutants: electronic air cleaners and mechanical air filters. Air filters consist of porous membranes that allow air to flow through while trapping dust, pollen, dust mites, pet dander and some mold spores.

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