Spring is approaching and after the tough winter we have had, the most common instinct is to open those windows and doors, letting that fresh air into your Richmond area home. The next step is spring cleaning your home, from pulling down the drapes to shining the windows as the spring sun greets you. However, spring cleaning the surfaces of your home does not clean a critical aspect of your home: the air.
To rid your home of the dust and allergens accumulated from winter, it will take more than a dust mitt and vacuum. While some dust may coat surfaces, most of it is still floating in the air, recirculating through the house and HVAC system. The number one way to get your home really clean this spring is to purchase an air filtration system.
Choosing the Appropriate Air Filtration System for Your Richmond Area Home
When it comes to air filtration and purification, there are a growing variety of different options to choose from. Usually HVAC systems have at least a basic filter that will trap the larger particles and get them out of your air. This is a starting point toward clean, fresh air but you need a higher quality filtration system.
There are three basic choices when it comes to air filtration: air cleaners and purifiers; 2) media air cleaners and 3) basic air cleaners or filters.
- Air cleaners and purifiers. The leaders in air cleaning, air cleaners and purifiers should be able to remove the maximum percentage of impurities from the air. They are larger, giving the kind of air purity that is expected in a hospital environment.
- Media air cleaners. The middle-grade air filtration system is the media air cleaner. These are still impressively effective in removing a significant percentage of particles from the air, including dust, dander, pollen and other allergens.
- Basic air filters. The least desirable air filtration option is the basic air filter. These filters will remove larger particles, yet unfortunately they let many of the tiny allergens pass through and back into the air.
The top of the line air filtration systems use HEPA filters, which is the highest standard in air quality. Filters of this caliber can capture the smallest microbes and can takeaway 99.97% of contaminants from the air, leaving behind pure air that is safe and healthy to breathe.
When you think “spring cleaning” this year, make sure you think about your indoor air. To learn more about the air filtration options available for your Richmond area home, chat with your HVAC specialist at Eveready Service Experts to discover which option works best for you.