Spring is here, and that means irritating, airborne irritants and particles are in the air (among other things). But the quality of the air you’re breathing in your Nashville home doesn’t have to be that way. If you take adequate steps to prepare your home and HVAC system, you can reduce the likelihood of allergies and sickness developing, and you could even reduce contact with additional airborne particles and dirt, which will keep you healthier and happier. It all starts with a quality HEPA filter.
Can your HEPA air filter help prevent you from getting sick? It depends. HEPA filters are not able to protect you from a virus. There is also no complete guarantee that any HEPA air filter will prevent other illnesses, such as the flu, cold, or allergies. But a quality HEPA filter can increase your odds of not getting sick, when used with generally accepted best practices.
Based on Center for Disease Control and Prevention studies, industrial-grade air filters are producing positive information when it comes to preventing the spread of contaminants that float in the air. However, these systems are much more pricier than consumer-grade filters. HEPA filters for the home also continue to improve. There are several tests that have confirmed the effectiveness of HEPA filters blocking mold spores, asbestos, odors, smoke and bacteria from your Nashville indoor air. Yet, several airborne diseases or viruses are too microscopic for a HEPA filter to block them from passing in the air of a typical home.
HEPA filters can lessen the possibility of contracting a variety of illnesses associated with repeated exposure to fine particles kicked up from construction and other labor-intensive activities. For instance, if you’re remodeling parts of your space, enjoy a hobby that tends to kick up a bit of dirt or chemicals, or if your home is nearby certain kinds of industries, installing a HEPA filter could keep them from drifting throughout your home, thus helping to purify the air quality.
There are other air filtration to determine which option is best for you.
Remember, while a HEPA filter could possibly diminish your probability of contracting common airborne illnesses, it is no surrogate for proper hygiene and the advice of medical professionals! Keep this information in mind as you care for your space and family.
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