Prescribed medications treat the symptoms of the allergies and asthma linked
to indoor pollution. The FILTERQUEEN Indoor Air Quality System (IAQS), however,
attacks the source of the problem by helping remove allergens from the air and
surfaces in your home.
The FILTERQUEEN IAQS has a unique filtration ability that is specifically
designed to remove harmful particles from your home. The filters in the system
have been independently tested to remove 99.98% of particles at 0.1 micron.
Also, the addition of activated charcoal helps to remove over 300 toxic gases
and noxious odors that come from pets, cooking, and even cleaning products. |
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Here are some tips to help reduce harmful
particles from your home….
Dust mites live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, fabric-covered
furniture, bedcovers, clothes, and objects such as stuffed toys.
Keeping dust mite populations low will improve the indoor air quality
and help prevent allergic reactions. To reduce dust mites inside
your home:
1. Replace feather and down pillows with synthetic-filled pillows.
2. Replace wool blankets with washable, nylon or cotton cellulose
types.
3. Cover pillows, mattresses, and box springs with an impervious
fabric.
4. At least once a month, wash all bedding in hot water.
5. Change sheets and pillow cases at least every seven days.
6. Use a cleaner with an effective filtration system and continuous
airflow.
7. Use a portable, high-efficiency air purifier in each room.
– Dr. Bill Loughridge F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
Eliminating the allergy risks could prevent asthma in more than
500,000 children in the United States, according to a new study
in Pediatrics. The study underscores what scientists already
suspect about the role environmental factors, such as cigarette
smoke and pet dander, play in how asthma develops.
Here are a few suggestions from the American Lung Association
to help you
maintain a healthy home:
1. Don’t smoke inside your home.
2. Keep humidity levels low with a dehumidifier or air conditioner,
as needed.
3. Clean regularly to help keep dust mites and other allergens
at a minimum. Wash bedding in hot water (at least 130°). Replace
carpets with area rugs that may be
washed often.
4. Check commercial cleaning products and pesticides for toxic
ingredients. Keep your home well ventilated while using the products.
5. Never leave a car or lawn mower running in an attached garage.
Avoid the use of unvented heaters.
Are you concerned that your home environment might be causing health
problems? Here are some questions to ask:
1. Does anyone in the family have frequent headaches, fevers,
itchy and watery eyes?
2. Did these symptoms appear after moving to a different home?
3. Do the symptoms appear when you’re away at work or school?
4. Does your home feel humid? Is there moisture on the windows,
walls, or ceilings?
5. Have you recently had water damage?
6. Is your basement damp?
7. Do your household plants show signs of mold?
8. Do you have pets?
9. Does your home have cockroaches or rodents?
– The Kansas City Star, METROPOLITAN, Page F1, 3/14/2001
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