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What Causes Indoor Air Pollution?
According to the EPA, indoor pollution stemming from
particles or gases are the primary sources of indoor air quality
problems in both homes and workplaces. Also, inadequate
ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in
enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by
not carrying these pollutants out of the home. As well, high
humidity levels and temperatures can even increase concentrations of
some pollutants.
In terms of indoor sources of pollution in the home,
these can consist of oil, kerosene, coal, wood, and tobacco
products; building materials such as deteriorated,
asbestos-containing insulation; household cleaning, personal care,
and hobby products; and outdoor sources such as pesticides, radon,
and outdoor air pollution.
Health Effects of Indoor Air
Pollutants
Unfortunately, health effects from indoor air
pollutants can be experienced soon after exposure or possibly even
years later. Single or multiple exposures can result in
irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat; headaches; dizziness; and
fatigue. However, sometimes one of the best methods of
treating such symptoms is simply eliminating or decreasing exposure
to the source of pollution. This can be accomplished by
increasing ventilation or through the use of a high-quality air
purifier, such as one from
NQ Industries.
Air purifiers have the ability to remove harmful particulates, VOC's,
viruses, mold, and even second-hand smoke from the air. This
results in fresher, cleaner, and best of all, healthier indoor air.
Why Air Purifiers?
Air purification is needed to solve airborne
infection problems found in various sectors such as homes,
and medical and commercial facilities. Air purifiers are also
quickly becoming key elements in keeping clean environments, and
depending on the application, air purification can be applied with a
combination of measures to achieve any type of clean environment.
NQ Air: Innovative Solutions for
Pure, Safe Air
In 1993, NQ Industries first began developing and
marketing air purification products to address the purification
needs of the general public. Currently, the company
manufactures some of the most advanced air treatment systems with
worldwide applications, including the medical, industrial, military,
commercial, and residential sectors using time-tested purification
methods such as HEPA, Carbon, Photocatalysis and UV light in various
configurations and amounts. Their products are also considered
high efficiency air filtration and sterilization devices installed
in a standalone fashion.
Proven Air Purification Methods
NQ air purifiers, such as the
Clarifier Standard, utilize a combination of well-recognized air
purification technologies with proven efficacy, such as UVGI, HEPA,
and Activated Carbon. These methods all work together to
deliver the best possible solution to common indoor air pollution
concerns.
UVGI UV light is part of the
spectrum of electromagnetic energy generated by the sun, and this
spectrum includes radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet,
X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays. Generally speaking, UV
radiation at 254nm has been found to cause an intense germicidal
effect, and microbiological contaminants such as viruses, bacteria,
and fungi are effectively decimated in just seconds without
chemicals due to the coupling effects in the DNA.
HEPA Filtration HEPA filters
were first used by the German army in the early 1940's in gas masks
against chemical warfare agents. Currently, true HEPA filters
must be 99.97% efficient at capturing particles 0.3 microns in size,
and these are tested upon a proper procedure and upon specific norms
(ASHRAE or EN 1822). All HEPA filters used by NQ Industries
have been tested using the D.O.P. method and all of these HEPA
filters bear a certification label to ensure that the filter is
indeed a "True HEPA" filter. In fact, NQ HEPA filters are so
effective, they're used in hospitals and medical facilities around
the world.
Activated Carbon Almost all
odors are somehow connected to gases, and although HEPA filters are
great for filtering out particulates, they do little in removing
odors from the air. Therefore, the best solution to odor and
gas control is through a combination of oxidation and adsorption.
The Activated Carbon in NQ air purifiers trap gas molecules in tiny
microscopic dimples and hold them there by microscopic forces.
Top Ten Reasons to Choose an NQ
Air Purifier 1. Quality Certified
- NQ systems are rigorously tested for quality, and in a recent
study performed by the Fleming Clinic in Tours, France, the
NQ Clarifier was able to reduce 87% of harmful contaminants in
just 24 hours. 2. Recognized Technologies
- NQ air purifiers such as the NQ Clarifier Medical utilize
well-recognized air purification technologies such as UVGI, HEPA,
and carbon - methods widely used in hospitals to clean the air.
3. Comprehensive Air Purification - In addition to
allergens and dust, NQ air purifiers are also able to eliminate
bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, algae, endotoxins, mycotoxins,
VOC's, and even smoke from the air you breathe. 4.
Versatile Product Range - NQ air purifiers can suit many
different applications, including residential, commercial, medical,
and even military.
5. Portable - NQ air purifiers,
including the
Clarifier Medical Plus, include casters for added mobility;
therefore, you can deploy your NQ air purifier to wherever you need
clean air! 6. Advanced UVGI Sterilization
Process - UV light is one of the only ways to combat
microbiological contaminants. All NQ air purifiers utilize
ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to deactivate bacteria, virus,
molds, or fungi of any size. 7. Odor and Gas
Abatement - NQ air purifiers utilize Activated Carbon for
VOC, chemical agent, or odor removal. In fact, NQ air
purifiers are also perfect for removing pesky tobacco smoke.
8. High Air Volume - The NQ Clarifier line of air
purifiers all feature a powerful air volume of 350 CFM.
9. True HEPA Filters - NQ air
purifiers all utilize True HEPA filters with over 99.97% efficiency,
and these are certified and tested using the D.O.P. method.
10. Compact - The NQ Clarifier line of air purifiers
are relatively compact, sport an unobtrusive design, and can fit in
with any type of decor.
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