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
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| 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 |
conditioning and dehumidifiers |
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•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
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.
