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Author: Dr. Drew Henry Wherever you go today, you will face a constant attack of
pollution; not only from air, but also from water and noise.
There are almost as many types of air pollution as there are
potential solutions. No matter what type of air purification
system you're looking for, you should know that there is not
one product on the market today that can solve every problem.
In order to find out which type of air purification solution is
the most suitable for you. It is therefore necessary for you to
understand all these five typed of air pollution first.
1. Radon Gas Pollution: Radon is a completely odorless,
tasteless and colorless gas, and is the heaviest of all known
gasses. It is caused by the radioactive breakdown of uranium
inside the earth. When radon is cooled below freezing, it turns
a brilliant phosphorescent shade of yellow, which turns
orange-red as it gets colder. Radon is also the second leading
cause of lung cancer. Smoking exacerbates the affects of radon.
Radon is found all around us, in our homes, our yards and the
world around us.
Recommended Solution: The best solution to this form of
pollution is to first of all test your home (a simple test is
available at most hardware stores) and then to seal all cracks
and openings in your home's foundation. If the problem merits
it, you may need to have a certified contractor install a
ventilation system inside your home.
2. Chemical Fumes and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). This
type of pollution comes from chemicals like benzene and
formaldehyde, the chemical fumes that are constantly seeping
from carpets, upholstery, furniture, draperies, household
cleaning products, beauty products such as nail polish,
removers, etc. They also come from cigarette, cigar and pipe
smoke, building construction, etc. Many of these chemicals have
been identified as carcinogens.
Recommended Solution: Currently the best solution on the market
for this type of pollution are products that produce catalytic
oxidation.
3. Microbial Causing Pollution. Microbials are microscopic
bacteria, fungi, mycotoxins created by a fungus, mildew, mold
spores and viruses. They can be as small as .001 microns.
Microbials love to live in warm, damp places, or under your
carpet, in your walls and in heating and air conditioning
ducts.
Recommended Solution: Currently the best solutions on the
market for this type of pollution are those that produce
oxidation, which kills microbials.
4. Odor Causing Pollution. Odor comes from many different
places - food, animals, human bodies, cigarettes, cigars and
pipe smoke, sports shoes, clothing and equipment, etc. Although
not necessarily dangerous, if you've ever walked into your
teenage son's room after he's come back from a football game
and taken a deep breath - you know it can be very unpleasant!
Recommended Solution: Currently, the best solutions on the
market for this type of pollution are odor sponges, ozone and
oxidation.
5. Particulate Causing Pollution. Particulates are those little
floating things you see when the sun comes shining in through
your windows, and include dust, dust mites, dust mite feces,
pet dander, skin flakes (what dust mites eat), pollen, smoke
particles and allergens.
Recommended Solution: Currently the best solutions on the
market for this type of pollution are infiltration and negative
ions.
With this basic understanding about pollution you are now ready
to make that all important decision about which system is going
to be best for you. The choice is yours!
About The Author: Dr. Drew Henry maintains a number of air
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