Air Cleaners in the Home

Improve Your Home’s Air Quality with the Right Air Cleaner

You might assume that the air inside your home is clean, but in reality, you and your family are exposed to a variety of pollutants every day.

Pollutants come in the form of particles or gases, and while some like secondhand smoke are obvious, others are less noticeable, such as:

• Cleaning & cooking fumes
• Building materials
• Beauty & home products
  

Because you spend most of your time at home, ensuring clean indoor air is essential for your health and comfort.

How to Keep Indoor Air Pollutants Low

The quality of air in your home fluctuates throughout the day. To consistently reduce pollutants, investing in an air cleaner is your best option.

Types of Air Cleaners

You can choose between:

• A portable air cleaner (air purifier or air sanitizer) – Filters air in a single room.
• An upgraded HVAC filter – Filters air throughout your entire home.
• Both – For maximum air purification.
  

While air cleaners can’t remove every pollutant, they significantly reduce airborne contaminants and improve indoor air quality.

What Type of Air Filter Do You Need?

Filtering Particles vs. Gases

• Portable air cleaners can filter particles, gases, or both depending on the model.
• HVAC filters typically only filter particles.
  

If you want to remove both particles & gases, you’ll need:

• An air cleaner with two filters one for particles and one for gases.
• Activated carbon filters to remove gases.
• A purifier with a high CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) to filter particles efficiently.
  

Pro Tip: Larger rooms require a higher CADR. Be sure to check the labeling to ensure your air purifier is rated for the size of the space you’re cleaning.

Regular Maintenance is Key

• Filters don’t last forever, they need to be replaced regularly to maintain air quality and efficiency.
• Running your air cleaner at a higher fan speed for longer periods will filter more air and remove more pollutants.

Have Questions? Call Finken!

If you’re looking to improve your indoor air quality, Finken’s team can help you choose the right air cleaner or HVAC filter for your home.

Call us today at 320-258-2005 to learn more!