With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, people are more conscious than ever about the spread of sickness. Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer have become mainstays for virtually every home and business. While they do a great job of handling surface germs, they don’t do anything for airborne sickness.
Masks can help in public places, but most people aren’t very eager to wear a mask around their home. Rather than just protecting yourself from particles in the air, an additional solution might be to actively clean the air. How can you do that? With an air purifier, of course!
As we mentioned in our last post, air purifiers are quite effective at actually purifying the air in homes, businesses, and more, including removing germs and other harmful particles.
Air Purifiers and Germs
We often think of germs as something contracted through touch or consumption. While this is true, you can also get a variety of viruses simply by breathing them in. Much like other unpleasant and harmful particles, germs and bacteria are regularly floating in the air around you, especially when sick people are present. When inhaled, these particles can attach to your body, causing you to get sick.
Air purifiers, however, actively remove and neutralize harmful particles in the air, including germs and bacteria. Certain air purifiers can also assist in controlling temperature and humidity, which can further reduce the spread of germs.
Can Air Purifiers Help Stop the Spread of Coronavirus?
While we are still learning a lot about COVID-19, it is believed that air purifiers can help reduce its spread when used correctly. If someone in your home has COVID-19, placing an air purifier in their room can help reduce the chances of a family member, roommate, or caregiver contracting it. Though the virus is very small (approximately 125 nanometers), HEPA air filters are designed to capture particles even smaller than that, making them perfectly capable of removing coronavirus from the air.
It’s still very important that you follow the recommended protocols when it comes to reducing the spread of COVID-19, including maintaining social distancing, washing your hands, and preferably wearing a mask when going into a public space.
Even when following the right protocols, however, the virus can still spread. A quality air purifier is an additional line of defense that can help further decrease the chances of contraction.
Professionally Purifying the Air of Your Home
While there are a lot of devices on the market that call themselves “air purifiers”, it’s important that you get the right type for your needs. At Air Duct Cleaning & Radon Company, we provide a variety of high-quality air purifiers for both commercial and residential needs.
In addition to standalone units, there are air purification systems that can be connected with your HVAC system to provide maximum filtration across an entire building, whether it’s a home or an office.
We also provide hydrogen peroxide generators to further combat sickness and keep your air clean. Contact us to learn more. For air purification and air duct cleaning in Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding communities, contact Air Duct Cleaning & Radon Company today!
