A Quiz --How Would You Answer?

Is your home making you sick?

Are allergies a concern for your family?

Are you concerned about molds, mildews, and bacteria in your house?

Would you be interested in a product that would control the molds, mildews and bacteria similarly to the way nature does?

Does breathing dust or dust mites concern you?

Would you be more comfortable if these pollutants were controlled?

Do you find yourself spraying air fresheners around the house before company arrives?

Would it be nice not to worry about it?

Does tobacco smoke bother or irritate you?

Would you like to reduce the smoke from your home or car?

Are there ever cooking odors that linger?

Would you like to be able to control them?

Do animal odors ever build up?

Would you like it if that didn't happen?

A healthy home environment begins with the air you breath!Our air purifers will dramatically reduce the air pollution in your home! Our air purifiers will keep your air ducts clean!

Our air purifiers will help control mold and mildew!

In addition to dust mites, bacteria, mold, etc, following there are a few other pollutants that may be in your home.

Benzene from paint, new carpets,etc. May cause headaches, fatigue, eye/skin irritation, cancer, etc.

Ammonia from tobacco smoke, and cleaning products may cause eye/skin irritation, headaches, nose-bleeds, sinus and lung problems.

Trichlorethylene from paints, glues, furniture, wallpaper, etc. may cause headaches, eye/skin irritation, respiratory irritation

Carbon tetrachloride from paint, new drapes, carpets, cleaning products which may cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, etc.may cause headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.

Formaldehyde from tobacco smoke, plywood, particle board, furniture, new carpets, drapes, paneling,etc... may cause headaches, eye/skin irritation, drowsiness, fatigue, respiratory problems, memory loss, depression,asthma, and a rare form of throat cancer, etc.

According to a NASA report:

Benzene is a very commonly used solvent and is also present in many common items including gasoline, inks, oils, paints, plastics, and rubber. In addition it is used in the manufacture of detergents, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and dyes.

Benzene has long been known to irritate the skin and eyes. In addition, it has been shown to be mutagenic to bacterial cell culture and has shown embryotoxic activity and carcinogenicity in some tests. Evidence also exists that benzene may be a contributing factor in chromosomal aberrations and leukemia in humans. Repeated skin contact with benzene will cause drying, inflammation, blistering and dermatitis. Acute inhalation of high levels of benzene has been reported to cause dizziness, weakness, euphoria, headache, nausea, blurred vision, respiratory diseases, tremors, irregular heartbeat, liver and kidney damage, paralysis and unconsciousness. In animal tests inhalation of benzene led to cataract formation and diseases of the blood and lymphatic systems. Chronic exposure to even relatively low levels causes headaches, loss of appetite, drowsiness, nervousness, psychological disturbances and diseases of the blood system, including anemia and bone marrow diseases.

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a commercial product found in a wide variety of industrial uses. Over 90 percent of the TCE produced is used in the metal degreasing and dry cleaning industries. In addition, it is used in printing inks, paints, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives. In 1975 the National Cancer Institute reported that an unusually high incidence of hepatocellular carcinomas was observed in mice given TCE by gastric intubation and now considers this chemical a potent liver carcinogen.

Formaldehyde is a ubiquitous chemical found in virtually all indoor environments. The major sources which have been reported and publicized include urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) and particle board or pressed wood products used in manufacturing of the office furniture bought today. It is used in consumer paper products which have been treated with UF resins, including grocery bags, waxed papers, facial tissues and paper towels. Many common household cleaning agents contain formaldehyde. UF resins are used as stiffeners, wrinkle resisters, water repellents, fire retardants and adhesive binders in floor coverings, carpet backings and permanent-press clothes. Other sources of formaldehyde include heating and cooking fuels like natural gas, kerosene, and cigarette smoke.

Formaldehyde irritates the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat. It is also a highly reactive chemical which combines with protein and can cause allergic contact dermatitis. The most widely reported symptoms from exposure to high levels of this chemical include irritation of the eyes and headaches. Until recently, the most serious of the diseases attributed to formaldehyde exposure was asthma. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently conducted research which has caused formaldehyde to be strongly suspected of causing a rare type of throat cancer in long-term occupants of mobile homes.

We are aware of other pollutants such as cigarette smoke, animal dander and pollen, and then there's indoor microbes.There are several types such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, algae, etc.......

So what can a health conscious person do.......

Now you may be thinking, they want to sell me something, you may be right..... but for starters......

Solution I. Be aware of the problems...

There are solutions and here is a great one to begin with:

Did you know.....

Solution II. Plants can remove some harmful substance from the air.

At one time I had three hundred orchid plants and other tropical plants and I was always happy when I was tending my plants! Maybe it was because I was breathing clean air. Rooms with plants tend to have fewer airborne molds and bacteria than rooms without them.

Here is a list of the best plants for removing toxins:

Mums
Gerbera daisies
Palms
Orchids
English ivy
Philodendron
Spider plants
Golden pothos
Dracena
Bamboo palm
Chinese evergreen
Peace Lily
Mother's-In-Law's Tongue

Solution III. Consult with an indoor air quality expert.

Solution IV. Air duct cleaning. This is one thing that you should do and probably should be done every two or three years and more frequently if you have allergies or asthma.

Solution V. Last but not least, in fact, it's VERY Important: Electrostatic filters. Install a electrostatic filter in each cold air return for a dramatic improvement in your indoor air.