Spring is well on it’s way and I couldn’t be happier to see things warming up a bit! Spring IS my favorite time of year, but with all of those wonderful April showers, comes along moss and mold growth too! (Ickies!) Moss and mold triggers allergy symptoms for the nearly 50 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. What’s worse is there’s nowhere to hide either! The fresh air outside is full of pollen and allergens, while the air inside is full of a myriad of indoor pollutions. What can we do?
About Indoor Air Pollution:
Indoor air pollution can pose a problem in many homes. From pollen, mold and dust to animal dander and tobacco smoke, these indoor pollutants can create asthmatic and allergic reactions. To help reduce allergens and improve air quality, an air purifier with the AHAM Verified® seal is recommended. Guardian Technologies tower air purifiers, including the new AC9400, all carry the AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) Room Air Cleaner Certification.
The new AC9400 has the highest Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) rating of all the Guardian Technologies air purifiers. The CADR is used by AHAM to measure a filter’s efficacy. The CADR indicates the volume of filtered air an air cleaner delivers, with separate scores for smoke, pollen and dust. The higher the CADR number for each pollutant, the faster the unit filters the air.
The AC9400 CADR numbers are 259 (smoke), 263 (dust) and 275 (pollen). It circulates room air 4.8 times per hour, and is recommended for large rooms up to 402 square feet. It also carries the Energy Star rating, so although it packs power in improving indoor air quality, it does so efficiently.
The AC9400 has a myriad of other features that make it unparalleled. Common household allergens such as dust mites, pollen, mold and pet dander are known to trigger an allergy or asthma attack. The 360° HEPA filter captures 99.7% of airborne particles .3 microns and larger, reducing the airborne allergens in the home. With the activated carbon layer of the filter, the AC9400 helps reduce common household odors including those from smoke, cooking and pets. The optional ionizer can enhance its ability to remove particles from the air. To keep the filter performance optimized, a filter indicator lights up on the display when it’s time to change the filter.
Because indoor air quality can change during the day depending on the room conditions, an air quality monitor set in auto mode detects the amount of particulate matter (2.5PM) in the air and adjusts the fan speed to keep air fresher throughout the day. The numeric value of particulate matter is displayed while the light on the front of the unit changes color providing a quick, visual status of the air quality in the room.
AC9400 users can choose from three speeds or select the turbo speed control for maximum airflow. No need to turn off the purifier at bed time. Light sleepers can let the purifier run through the night. When selected, the sleep mode feature will turn off the display lights, dim the power and switch to the ultra-quiet low speed.
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Abigail Gibson says
I have not done anything up to this point. This article has me thinking now.
Nancy says
Not sure if I am doing enough. I have been wanting to get one of these. Thanks for the opportunity.
Cathy B says
My air purifier has bit the dust. So in order to have at least a bit of air purifying, I have added green living plants to the living room. I also vacuum more with a hepa filter vac, and dust as often as I can. As well, to cut down on dust and allergens, I wash everything with an extra rinse, and use only natural , free of dye and scents laundry detergents. This would be such an extremely appreciated healthy living product for our home.
Janice Dean says
I have an air purifier in my living room, but I could use one in my bedroom too!
Maryann D. says
We do have air purifiers in our bedrooms and I do dust frequently. We have a lot of allergies, but I need an air purifier in all the rooms.
Diane says
I use air fresheners
Cindy Merrill says
Both my husband and I don’t smoke. I use essential oils to freshen the air instead of aerosols.
Ann Fantom says
I vacuum as often as possible to keep indoor dust to a minimum
Dorothy Boucher says
I can’t really do much because of my asthma but I try to use natural products in the home.
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Rust says
I run two small air cleaners one in the bedroom and one in the living room.
Jeremy McLaughlin says
By using an air purifier.
Peter G says
I am dusting more and keeping all containers clear and clean. Windows closed and keep my fingers crossed.
Melissa Hartley says
I try to dust & vacuum as much as I can to make the indoors more allergen free.
This air purifier would really keep my apartment clean & combat pollution. I am allergic to so many things! Thank you.
Ann says
I talked with the person I live with, and it became kind of embarrassing to realize that we really don’t do anything– all we could think of is putting the standard filters on the furnace.
However, neither of us smoke, so we have eliminated that source of pollution. Also, over the past year or so we’ve switched almost exclusively to non-toxic household cleaners. I do most of the cleaning around the house, and I try to keep on top of cleaning the areas that can be easily forgotten. Like others have commented, this post has gotten me thinking– thank you!
Adam says
I cleaned my crawlspace and encapsulated it. I also cleaned my ductwork. Air quality has drastically improved.
Valencia says
I have not done anything other than cleaning. I have been trying to figure out something because my indoor allergies seem to be getting worse.
Naomi says
We have an air scrubber as part of our HVAC system.
Anne PErry says
oils, house plants and open windows.
Lauren says
I try to dust and keep the windows open.
Lydia Goodman says
cleaning and opening the windows for fresh air when weather allows me to
emma l horton says
keeping my windows closed
Donna Dennis says
I have air purifiers in my living room and bedroom but they are old and need to be replaced.
Vicki Wurgler says
I am not doing anything to combat indoor air pollution
adriana says
All i can do is clean.dont know what elese.
Melissa Storms says
I am not actively doing anything for our air quality in my home right now. I was just recently thinking we need to pick up an air purifier and this would be perfect.
paige chandler says
We change air filters every year
Michaela R. says
I haven’t done anything at the moment, but would love to.
Lucy says
We do have an air purifier for my daughter that has immunodeficiency disorder & allergies. It is in her room, but I would love to have one in our living room/dining room area as well so she (as well as our whole family) can have the benefits throughout the whole house!
Robin Abrams says
We are not doing nothing right now.I have wanted to get a air purifier
Amber Cheathem says
We use a Living Air purifier.
Alexandra Y says
I haven’t done much except try to air it out once it awhile.
Amy Smeltzer says
Downstairs I have baking soda and epsom salt with carpet deodorizer placed around to combat mildew.
Denise B. says
I keep the house clean and uncluttered and as dust-free as possible.
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Holly Thomas says
I am lucky enough to live in Florida so my windows are always open.
Christy Peeples dubois says
I have been looking at air purifiers for sometime now but haven’t made up my mind what to get. Therefore this post peaked my interest and I am going to look into this one.
Takisha Allen says
We buy an air filter that controls air pollution.
Michelle H. says
I try to keep up with changing our filters.
Jessica Peeling says
Filters in the air conditioner
Jeanette Sheets says
i vacumm and dust everyday,but still after reading the article i need help,this would be wondeful
Nancy says
We keep our windows closed and the air conditioning on when it is allergy season.
Holly Thomas says
My cat and I both, have allergies so I removed all rugs and carpeting, it helps a lot!
DAWN SNOW says
We are using a Honeywell air purifier.
Carolyn Daley says
We try to keep the house tidy and we have a nice oil diffuser in our livingroom to keep our home smelling fresh. It would be great to add an air purifier to help with allergens.
Erin says
I haven’t done anything yet other than keeping the house clean.
BRYAN E. says
Currently, we are using premium air filters with our HVAC system and changing them regularly as per the manufacturer recommended intervals to combat indoor air pollution in our home.
Barb G says
I guess nothing but changing the filters.
Docia Vagnerini says
Right now all I am doing is using plants to help clean the air. This would be a great addition, thank you for this opportunity! 🙂
kathy pease says
I try not to smoke inside my home
Lyndsey Rullman says
I use an essential oil diffuser. I love my diffuser.