Air Filters

Air Filters: What Are They?

An air filter is a mechanical device which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from air. Air filters are used in many applications where air quality is important. Building ventilation systems and engines require air filters to keep the systems clean. They are also used in internal combustion engines, gas compressors, diving air compressors, gas turbines and others. There are many types of good air filters that use foam, pleated paper, or spun fiberglass filter elements. Another method uses fibers or elements with a static electric charge which is called an electronic air filter that attracts dust particles. The air intakes of car engines and compressors tend to use either paper, foam, or cotton filters.

The air we breathe has an invisible sea of particles which are too small to be seen with the naked eye. These particles include dust, pollen, bacteria, mold spores, mineral dust, animal hair and dander. It is everywhere and works its way into our clothes, furniture, computers, and lungs.

Mold Problems, When Mold Attacks: Household Fungus

There is far more to household mold than a bit of stain. Molds are also capable of triggering severe allergic reactions and may even contribute to the early onset of asthma symptoms. It can actually eat right through building materials and emit powerful mycotoxins that can cause respiratory, sensory and nervous system problems.

Of course, not all household molds are so dangerous. The majority are not. However, since most homes have been very tightly sealed up in an effort to save on heating and cooling costs, the amount of fresh air that circulates through the average home in North America has dwindled by a factor of 10 over the last three decades. Add to this the large amount of synthetic materials that unwittingly provide plenty of surface and food for these organisms, ans some very unusual molds have begun to appear, indeed.

How to Hire a Mold Remediation Contractor -If you are reading this article, you know you have a toxic mold problem that needs to be fixed. First thing, go to the website of the Indoor Air Quality Association. Their website address will be at the end of this article. Look up on their list of Certified Mold Remediation Contractors and find one near you. Look up the names of three of them and call them to get a bid. Remember, the lowest price is not always the best price for the job. Ask for references of satisfied clients. Read On.....

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