Sunbeam 2543 Why Use An Air Cleaner?, Reducing Allergen Lwels At Home, Allergens In Your Home

WHY USE AN AIR CLEANER?

Many doctors and health professionals include the use of HEPA Air Cleaners as part of an overall program intended to reduce indoor airborne allergens and help control allergy and asthma symptoms. Below you will find helpful suggestions to aid you and your family in minimizing your exposure to these common allergens.

ALLERGENS IN YOUR HOME

The types of allergens and the level of allergens in your home may vary widely depending on the environment (differentparts of the co&): Seasons offheyear; etc.), the age of your home, the activity level within your home, and the presence of pets. Many airborne allergen particles range in size from 1 to 100 microns (a micron is 3/1000 ihe size ofa human hair!). Your Sunbeam Air Cleaner contains a True-HEPA filter certified to capture 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns or larger.

POLLEN	MOLD &	COOKING	AIRBORNE	CIGAREITE	MUSTY	PET DANDER	DUST, DIRT
	SPORES	ODORS	BACTERIA SMOKE & ODOR SMELLS			&DOORS	& FIBERS

REDUCING ALLERGEN LWELS AT HOME :

For best results, Air Cleaners should be used in conjunction with these steps to help reduce airborne allergens and other allergic irritants:

. Clean and dust regularly to avoid dust	• Control indoor humidity with air
build-up	conditioning and dehumidifiers

•Use allergy-proof covers on mattresses and pillows

•Use comforters and pillows made of synthetic fiber like dacron or orlon

•Wash bed linens weekly in hot water

•Outfit homes with hardwood or linoleum floors instead of carpeting

. Vacuum home frequently, using a vacuum with a HEPA filter

•Clean and ventilate areas where molds may grow

Reduce exposure to pets - have them

•and their cages cleaned frequently and wash hands after handling

0Consider using products designed to kill dust mites or reduce dust mite allergens

•Avoid household irritants like tobacco smoke, aerosols and strongly-scented cleaning products

When choosing an Air Cleaner, you should consider whether it can clean and ventilate sufficient amounts of clean air in the room(s) in which it will be used. You should consult your doctor or health care professional to see if you are actually sensitive to indoor airborne allergens and seek his or her advice as to whether an Air Cleaner can help

to control your symptoms.