Have you ever wondered why fresh air feels so much nicer and cleaner than the air in your home? Well the answer is simply because it is. What most people, myself included, fail to realize is that the air you breathe most frequently: The air in your home, is filled with harmful gases, pollutants, dust mites, odors, and airborne diseases. 

Indoor Air Quality is a term that did not exist just 75 years ago. This term is used to describe the quality of the air that you breathe during most of your day, indoor air. Recent developments in scientific research have discovered that the quality of indoor air is often three to five times worse than the air outside. When you stop and think about how much time you actually spend indoors, you realize how crucial it is to improve the air quality in your home. Now you may assume that pollutants in the air at home can be linked to asthma, allergies and breathing complications, such as bronchitis. While this is true, the medical community has recently established a direct link between harmful pollutants in the air in your home and heart attacks. 

Dust and allergens aren't the only hazards that are present in indoor air, though. Mold spores, Tobacco smoke, pet allergens and dust mites can also be found in the air in your home. Mold spores are perhaps the most underrated threats to the personal well-being in any home. Tobacco smoke is also a very serious hazard that has potentially fatal consequences even for non-smokers. All of these substances can easily find their way into your home and cause serious harm to you and your family. These pollutants are no laughing matter and don't rest just because you've gone to sleep.

At this point you may be asking yourself: How do I improve the air quality in my home?

The answer is simple. You need a machine that will filter out toxins in the air while generating fresh air throughout your home. An Austin Air purifier will do just that.

Austin Air Purifiers such as the Healthmate or Bedroom Machine use true medical grade HEPA filtration to remove harmful toxins from the air and generate fresh and clean into your home. These machines use a complex 5 step filtration system composed of an inside HEPA or HEGA filter and an outer Carbon Zeolite filter. These machines are 99.97% effective in removing all particulates as small as 0.3 microns and 95% effective in removing all other substances. All of the air purifiers by Austin Air come with a 5 year mechanical warranty as well as a 5 year warranty on the filter. 

If you're going to use an air purifier in your home, why not use the best one on the market? In fact, these machines were trusted by the American Red Cross and FEMA to address the air quality problems in post September 11th New York City. The Austin Air purifier is designed to last and the filter doesn't have to be replaced for five years. Take a look at the Austin Air selection in our store to find the perfect air purifier for your home.

Improving the indoor air quality in your home is extremely important to your health. Pollutants in indoor air are a serious threat and should be taken seriously. 

So you’ve recently purchased a new Electrolux vacuum cleaner and it’s time to change the filter. You’re used to having to buy a new HEPA filter for your vacuum cleaner every six months or so but this vacuum cleaner comes with a washable filter. Sounds great right? But how on earth do you clean this filthy thing?

The folks at eVacuumStore have come up with a solution in this 4-Step process for cleaning your Washable HEPA Filter.

Step  1:

Locate the filter door on your vacuum cleaner. On most canister models, this will be at the back of the canister, on the top of the vacuum. On the upright models it will be on the front of the vacuum under the dust cup, just above the base of the vacuum.

Step 2:

Remove your HEPA Filter, and wipe away any heavy dust or debris over a trash container. Shake it out, slapping it against your palm or wrist to release any built up dust or dirt.

Step 3:

Rinse your washable HEPA filter under warm water in the sink. Do not use any soap or cleaning products.

Step 4:

Allow your HEPA Filter to air dry overnight and replace it into the HEPA Filter compartment in your vacuum cleaner.

Washable HEPA Filters should be routinely washed every month and replaced every 2-3 years as needed.

The United States Environmental Protection agency states that indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. The best way to address this risk is to control and eliminate the sources of pollutants and to ventilate a home with clean out door air. The ventilation method maybe limited however by weather conditions or undesirable levels of contaminants in outdoor air. According to the American College of Allergies 50% of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution.

Pollutants that can affect air quality in a home fall into the following categories: dust, smoke, animal dander, tobacco smoke, ragweed, particles generated from combustion appliances such as cooking stoves ;also particles associated with tiny organisms such as dust mites, molds, bacteria and viruses. Effective allergen control measures require washing sheets weekly, frequent vacuuming of carpets and furniture and dusting and cleaning of hard surfaces.

Air purifiers are designed to clean the air by filtering out harmful particles and air pollutants like allergens, mold, pet dander and dust. Air purifiers come in a variety of sizes and types. One type of air cleaning device that can remove particles from the air is High Efficiency Particulate Air [HEPA] filters.The Department of Energy has strict standards for HEPA filters. All HEPA Filters must be able to catch at least 95% of particles as small as 0.3 micrometers. Beware of HEPA type or HEPA like filters.

With quality air our family can breathe easier and live healthier.

There are a lot of vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters these days, but finding a good one can be difficult.  The purpose of the HEPA filter is only to trap emissions from exhausting though the vacuum cleaner.  Finding a vacuum that is effective enough to remove the dirt from the nap of the carpet and home furnishings is most important.  If you vacuum fails to remove the embedded dirt that the HEPA filter will serve little value.  A two motor vacuum with a power nozzle is highly recommended to accomplish this task.  Once you find a two motor vacuum that is effective, you should then look and see if it has a HEPA filter.  This way you will remove all the embedded dirt and have clean emissions, which is optimal for a clean home. 

The Oxygen3 with PlasmaWave™ employs 3-stages of cleaning to ensure a pure cleaning performance, and is one of the best Electrolux air cleraners. Click here to learn more about the process. In Stage 1, Carbon Filtration, the odor reducing power of carbon traps large particles and reduces odors caused by smoke, cooking and chemical vapors. In Stage 2, True HEPA Filtration, the Oxygen3 traps 99.97% of airborne pollutants as small as 0.3 microns (300 times smaller that the diameter of human hair) and removes them from the air. In Stage 3, PlasmaWave™ Technology, molecules and ions interact and emulate the way nature cleans the air with no ozone byproducts.

The Blueair MD Professional air purifier offers commercial quality, reliability, performance and cleaning power for residential and commercial use. Featuring a long-life, high-efficiency motor and galvanized steel housing, these air purifiers are built to last. Whether purchasing a single unit for your home or hundreds of units for your facility, the Blueair MD Professional provides maximum control of airborne contaminants and serves as an effective and reliable complement to your existing ventilation system.

Certified Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)

Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Lung Association, the CADR is independently measured by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers to enable consumers to compare air purifiers with regard to performance in eliminating tobacco smoke, dust and pollen. The Blueair MD Professional has among the highest ratings to date.

Better Airflow
Thanks to its large grille, the unit cleans the air easily. The Blueair MD Professional has an airflow inlet and outlet that are much larger than other air purifiers in its class. This means the unit produces virtually no noticeable draft, while providing an exceptional air exchange rate.

Silent Operation
Blueair air purifiers are the quietest air purifiers available. So quiet that a blue light-emitting diode was incorporated into the design to let you know that they're working. At high speed, the sound level is just 63.5 dBA and at low speed a mere 38 dBA, which is equivalent to a very quiet desktop computer.