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Spring cleaning should be more than cleaning surfaces like countertops and carpeting. A really clean home starts by cleaning the air your family breathes. Do you ever see dust floating in the sunlight? Those particles you see are only a small fraction of what can be in your home’s air. Many particles are invisible to the naked eye and can lurk in the air for a long time. These microscopic particles can be as small as .3 microns.
One simple step you can take to help reduce these invisible invaders is to use a Filtrete® filter in your heating and cooling system. Filtrete filters help reduce the amount of pollen and other particles circulating in your home. The filters are electrostatically charged to attract and capture particles as they pass through the filter. You may not think to change your filter during the spring months, but by running your forced air fan and using a Filtrete high performance filter, you can turn your house into a whole house cleaning system. Electrostatically charged filters are most effective when the filter is new and clean and it’s important you change them at least every three months.
For many who have a forced air heating and cooling system, a high-performance furnace filter may be enough to help clean their indoor air. But for those without a central system, a room air purifier, especially in rooms where a majority of time is spent, like the bedroom or family room, may be a good option. Filtrete Ultra Clean air purifiers from 3M are better than HEPA purifiers because they circulate the air more often and have higher dust and pollen capture rates.
Bacteria are living organisms, microscopic in size, which usually consist of a single cell. Most bacteria use organic matter for their food and produce waste products as a result of their life processes.
A Germ or Virus is microscopic in size and will usually be attached to a larger particle (such as water droplet or dust particle).
Smoke can be generated from several sources including cooking, burning wood, candles or cigarettes.
Pet dander is made up of scales, shed animal skin or hair and dried saliva. Pet dander can float in the air and settles on surfaces.
Dust mites feed on shed skin cells and thrive in home environments. Dust mite debris is made of excrement and mite fragments.
Mold spores are produced from mold and can be can be air-, water-, or insect-borne.
Pollen is made up of light, dry protein particles from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds.
For more tips on improving indoor air quality, visit www.filtrete.com
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