Many factors need to be considered in determining whether use of an air cleaner is appropriate in a particular setting. Therefore, the decision whether or not to use an air cleaner is left to the individual. EPA has not taken a position either for or again| US EPA
Because people spend a lot of time indoors, the quality of the air indoors can affect their health. Remodeling or renovating an existing home has the potential to release indoor pollutants.| US EPA
EPA does not certify or register air cleaning devices. The Agency does not recommend air cleaning devices or manufacturers. If you need information on specific devices or manufacturers, one resource you can consult is: The Association of Home Applian| US EPA
Brochure on different types of air cleaning devices and how they work.| US EPA
Ozone generators that are sold as air cleaners intentionally produce the gas ozone.| US EPA
HEPA is a type of pleated mechanical air filter. It is an acronym for "high efficiency particulate air [filter]" (as officially defined by the U.S. Dept. of Energy). This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold,| US EPA
From: Indoor Air Facts No. 7 - Residential Air Cleaners - http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airclean.htmlAir cleaners may reduce the health effects from some particles - small solid or liquid substances suspended in air, such as dust or light spray mists.Some ai| US EPA
From: Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals - http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/hpguide.htmlIon generators act by charging the particles in a room so that they are attracted to walls, floors, tabletops, draperies, occupants, etc. Abras| US EPA
While pollutant levels from individual sources may not pose a significant health risk by themselves, most homes have more than one source that contributes to indoor air pollution.| US EPA
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values, or MERVs, report a filter's ability to capture larger particles between 0.3 and 10 microns (µm). This value is helpful in comparing the performance of different filters The rating is derived from a test m| US EPA