Where did summer go!? It seems like just yesterday kids were counting down the days until the end of the school year. But now the days are counting down to the inevitable first day of school. All that time spent outdoors over the summer will soon transition to hours spent inside the classroom. That means increased exposure to all kinds of indoor air-based health problems. Unfortunately you can't control the air quality inside your kids' school, but you do have control at home. Here's why an air purifier should be part of your back-to-school shopping.
It Begins With A Healthy Home
Children spend more time at home than at school, so it makes sense to have the best indoor air quality possible while they are there. The air in your home is full of particulates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and microorganisms. You may think that the air filter in your HVAC unit is supposed to clean your air, but you are only partly right. The main function of the HVAC unit filter is to protect the inside of the HVAC unit (like the fan, fan motor and coils) from collecting dust or other debris. For clean, healthy air you need a dedicated air purifier.
Starting The Day Right
Asthma and other respiratory issues can really put a damper on educational activities. If a child starts the day with irritated bronchial tubes on the edge of an asthma attack, anything they encounter on the way to school could make things worse. For children who are prone to breathing issues it is important to get ahead of any problems by making sure your home's air is as pure as possible.
Home Air Defense
Back to school means lots of opportunities for friends to come over. When all those kids come inside for snack breaks, video games, group study time, or just hanging out they might bring more than just their laughter. Intellipure's proprietary DFS technology removes 99%+ of airborne mold, bacteria and viruses from the air to help reduce the possibility of transmitting airborne illnesses. When the house is packed with after-school fun, an air purifier should be part of your healthy home defense.
Sharing Isn't Always A Good Thing
If your child does come home from school with a cold or other illness, most families expect it to get passed around to everyone else in the household. But it doesn't have to be that way. While parents work on getting sickness under control with medicine, a quality air purifier can be working to remove pathogens from the air. The idea is to capture and remove any airborne contagious particles that might spread to other family members. For example at night an Intellipure Compact portable air purifier is perfect for cleaning bedroom air while also being a whisper-quiet 34 decibels. Fewer contagious particles means reduced risk of infecting anyone else.
Home Air Purifier Options
Luckily improving your home's indoor air quality is easy to do with an Intellipure air purifier. For spaces up to 500 square feet (like a child's bedroom) the Compact is an air purifier powerhouse in a small package. For larger spaces up to 1,200 square feet (like a living room, recreation room or den) the Ultrafine 468 is great for communal areas where people spend a lot of time. But for the ultimate in whole-home air purification there is no substitute for the SuperV Ultrafine Whole Home Air Purifier. The SuperV is a whole-home air purifying system that uses your existing HVAC system to distribute clean air across an entire home.
It's already a hectic time getting ready to send your kids back to school. While school supplies tend to dominate the "to-do" list, good health should be at the top. By creating a healthy environment at home with pure, clean air you are already giving your student a head start on a good day at school. For a better night's sleep, fewer sick days and better overall health, equip your home with an Intellipure air purifier.
