{"id":534,"date":"2025-02-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/?p=534"},"modified":"2025-02-03T18:45:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T23:45:42","slug":"treat-your-unhealthy-air-w-ith-an-air-purifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticairsystems.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/treat-your-unhealthy-air-w-ith-an-air-purifier\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat Your Unhealthy Air W ith an Air Purifier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the winter drags on, and we stay cooped up with our stale sneezes and whatever germs the kids bring home from school, we\u2019re at serious risk of getting sick. And we may have already used a lot of our personal time off, either because we were sick ourselves or because we were staying home to care for sick family members. What can we do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real problem is everything that\u2019s floating around in your indoor air. But you can\u2019t simply open all the windows in February to get fresh air. You\u2019d freeze! To get your air clean, you need an air purifier in Toms River, NJ<\/a>. How do they work? Do they really kill germs? Let\u2019s take a close look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Pathogens in Your Air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s really drifting about in the air at your house? There are a lot of things, actually! But in terms of pathogens\u2014microbes that cause illness\u2014there are three major categories. First, bacteria are single-celled organisms. Many of them are harmless or even good for you, like the ones that are used to culture cheese and yogurt. But many of them cause illness if breathed or ingested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, there are viruses. Many of these have names you\u2019re familiar with: influenza, rhinovirus, the common cold, COVID-19. Unlike bacteria, they can\u2019t reproduce on their own and require your cells to do that job for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, there are fungi, or more precisely, the spores that mold colonies use to reproduce. These spores float along until they find a nice, dark, damp place where they can grow into a new mold colony. If breathed in, they can cause serious symptoms in allergy sufferers. Some molds are so toxic that they can make anyone sick, regardless of allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Power of Ultraviolet Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An air purifier or germicidal light uses UV wavelengths to clean your air. With nothing but light, those nasty pathogens can be not just filtered from your air but actually killed. You see, the one thing these different microbes have in common is that they are very, very tiny. This means their structures are extremely delicate. The ultraviolet light can actually penetrate right through them, and it undoes the protein bonds that hold them together. Without these bonds, they can no longer cause anyone any trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whole House Air Purifiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These purifiers do come in small, portable models intended for very small spaces or for situations where they need to be moved frequently. For example, if you\u2019ve got a child headed off to live in a dorm room, and they\u2019ll be in a different dorm next year, this is a perfect option. But they can\u2019t handle the volume of air (and germs) in a whole house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For that, you need a whole house air purifier. It goes inside your ductwork, so all the air circulating through your house will eventually pass through the field of UV light. And while it\u2019s safe for you, since you\u2019re not a tiny germ, it is a powerful light. Like the sun, you don\u2019t want constant exposure to it. Installed inside your ducts, you\u2019ll never be exposed to it at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doesn\u2019t that sound like a great way to breathe cleaner air? Contact us so we can help you choose the perfect air purifier for your home.
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