Let's
explore indoor pollution and air purification systems.
The
three most common approaches to reducing indoor pollution are:
Air
Purification Systems
The best method used to
supplement source control and ventilation. Filters, electronic airborne particle
cleaners and ionizers are often used to remove airborne particles, and gas adsorbing
material is sometimes used to remove gaseous contaminants.
See our most popular air
purification systems here.
Source Control
Source control --
involves minimizing the use of products and materials that cause indoor pollution,
employing good hygiene practices to minimize biological contaminants (including the
control of humidity and moisture, and occasional cleaning and disinfection of wet or moist
surfaces), and using good housekeeping practices to control particles.
Ventilation
Outdoor ventilation -- is also effective and commonly
employed. Ventilation methods include installing an exhaust fan close to the source of
contaminants, increasing outdoor airflows in mechanical ventilation units, and opening
windows, especially when pollutant sources are in use.
Recommendation
The public is advised to use proven methods of controlling indoor airborne pollution.
These methods include eliminating or controlling pollutant sources, increasing outdoor
ventilation, and using proven methods of cleaning airborne contaminants. |