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The Health Threat Increases During Summer Months
Along with the summer breeze come greater concentrations of airborne pollutants that can take a health toll on all of us - particularly on those with preexisting health problems, the elderly, and our children. Along with the increase in summer temperatures, there is a corresponding decrease in the quality of our air. In the summer months, it is very important to make sure that the air you breathe in your home is free of these pollutants by using an air purifier. High quality Austin Air HealthMate air purifiers can reduce the heath threat that comes[...]

Smog created directly by the emission of chemical vapors into the atmosphere is referred to as photochemical smog. Over the years, photochemical smog has been influenced by many changing factors. Most recently, with the increasing use of ethanol-based gasoline, formaldehyde emissions are on the rise.
A good rule of thumb is that the indoor concentration of formaldehyde is often twice that of the outside concentration. Indoor air must be cleansed with a high quality air cleaner to remove harmful contamination. An activated carbon-based, High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) air purifier is one of the best choices for removing Volatile Organic Compounds[...]