| ign="center"> | | | | airborne particulates that are greater than.3 microns in |
| College brings wonderful opportunities for exposure | | | | size. This includes things like dust, dust mites, mold |
| to a variety of people, life experiences and | | | | and mildew spores, pollen, as well as airborne bacteria |
| philosophies. Unfortunately, it also brings exposure to | | | | and viruses. Hospitals use HEPA filtration because it |
| an incredible number of airborne pollutants that can | | | | has been proven to be the most reliable way to |
| adversely affect your student's health, and their | | | | remove airborne particles from the air. |
| ability to have a productive college experience. | | | | 4. Filter for Odor and Gases-Removing particulates is |
| Living in a dorm situation or sharing an apartment | | | | great, but they are not always the only pollutants |
| with other coeds can potentially expose your student | | | | found in indoor air. Chemical off gassing from paint, |
| to many more unknowns. Using an air purifier to | | | | adhesives and other material used in remodels, and |
| remove harmful particulates, odors, and gases is a | | | | even some pressed wood furniture can all send |
| proactive way to maintain good health. Here are 5 | | | | unhealthy fumes into the air. Your air purifier should |
| important features that a college room air purifier | | | | also be able to remove gaseous pollutants as well. |
| should have if it is to be effective. | | | | 5. Low Maintenance-The last thing you want your |
| 1. Portability-The purifier needs to be light weight and | | | | student to have to do is take time away from their |
| easy to move. It should also be able to function up | | | | schedule to perform time consuming and sometimes |
| high as well as on the floor. This will allow the most | | | | costly maintenance on a purifier. A maintenance free |
| choices when deciding where to place from furniture. | | | | cleaner is best because it does not eat up valuable |
| 2. 24 Hour Coverage-The cleaner should have a split | | | | time from your student's schedule. |
| capacitor motor that will allow it to run safely and | | | | Look for a cleaner with a filter that lasts a long |
| continuously. Constant filtration means that airborne | | | | time-years instead of months. Reading the technical |
| pollutants are never allowed to build up to an | | | | specification closely will let you know whether there |
| unhealthy level. This means you count on your | | | | is a filter warranty, and the expected life of the filter. |
| student always being able to breath fresh, healthy air. | | | | Knowing this information before you make a decision |
| 3. Medical Grade HEPA Filter-By definition this | | | | will mean your student will enjoy the healthiest air |
| technology removes 99,997 out of every 10,000 | | | | possible without sacrificing valuable time. |