Goodbye Hazard: Better Air For Your Lungs - Star2.com
Did you know that indoor air can actually be more harmful than outdoor air? Research published in the journal Science Of The Total Environment showed that air pollution does not necessarily occur outdoors only. Air pollution also takes place inside, from cooking residue to paints and fungal spores. One way to combat this is with an air purifier. But not all air purifiers are created equal. Considering we spend about 90% of our time inside, think about what indoor air contains. Of course there’s the ubiquitous dust, but there are also particles and gas from everyday household products. Add outdoor pollution that seeps in and inadequate ventilation – each breath we draw puts us at risk of allergies and respiratory diseases. But don’t let manufacturer claims fool you. The Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) measures the volume of filtered air (in cubic feet per minute or CFM) that an air purifier (on its highest setting) delivers into a standard sized room. With CADR, it’s easy to tell...