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HEPA filters are another tool in the arsenal of the homeowner who wants the best of everything. True HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are those that are regulated by the Institute of Environmental Science as filters that capture 99.97% of air contaminants at the 0.3 micron size. First developed during World War II, in nuclear test facilities, these filters were meant to prevent the discharge of hazardous, radioactive contaminants into the atmosphere. Just like the first computers, the first HEPA filters were large, bulky items that are now reduced in size and available widespread to all homeowners. HEPA is the state-of-the-art in filtration.
Hospitals, and the microchip labs of the Silicon Valley, have been the proving ground for HEPA filtration for years. Controlling environments heavy in bacteria and managing the spread of contaminants is extremely important in medical facilities. The desire to only expose patients to the best in clean air is the goal of these facilities and HEPA provides the best possible current solution. The computer industry has also used HEPA to the fullest extent possible. Controlling the air in test labs where absolute ventilation is mandatory is the job for which HEPA was born.
Deciding on whether or not to employ HEPA in one¡¯s own home is a matter of choice combined with need. The reduction of indoor pollutants can alleviate allergies and provide a healthier environment for children and infants. The less irritation the lungs are exposed to, the less likely one is to develop long term respiratory problems. HEPA filtration is the best available solution for homes where these types of concerns are present. Homes with numerous pets also require better air filtration. Cats and dogs produce allergens that affect the young and old alike. Since this is no fault of their own, it is the responsibility of the pet owner to provide clean air for the rest of the family, pets included.
HEPA filters are simple to install and are made for nearly every home ventilation system on the market. Most installation is simply a matter of replacing the removable filter, already present on your system, with a new HEPA certified filter. It is highly unlikely that an external system will be necessary in a home environment, but it all depends on the level of filtration desired. The filters themselves range in price, but are well worth the cost due to the health benefits rendered from exposure to more breathable air. HEPA filtration is more than home improvement; it is an investment in the health of one¡¯s family.
The total removal of all pollutants from the air is not always possible. The extent to which one is willing to go to provide for cleaner air is a personal choice. HEPA filtration systems provide another strategy for combating allergens, microscopic dust particles and those nasty little dust mites that inhabit air ducts. These hospital-trusted devices are worth every homeowner¡¯s consideration. They can make any home or office a better, and safer, place to live and work.
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