Why an Air Purifier Should Be on Your Back-to-School Shopping List

Where did summer go!? It seems like just yesterday kids were counting down the days until the end of the school year. But now the days are counting down to the inevitable first day of school. All that time spent outdoors over the summer will soon transition to hours spent inside the classroom. That means increased exposure to all kinds of indoor air-based health problems. Unfortunately you can't control the air quality inside your kids' school, but you do have control at home. Here's why an air purifier should be part of your back-to-school shopping.

It Begins With A Healthy Home

Children spend more time at home than at school, so it makes sense to have the best indoor air quality possible while they are there. The air in your home is full of particulates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and microorganisms. You may think that the air filter in your HVAC unit is supposed to clean your air, but you are only partly right. The main function of the HVAC unit filter is to protect the inside of the HVAC unit (like the fan, fan motor and coils) from collecting dust or other debris. For clean, healthy air you need a dedicated air purifier.

Starting The Day Right

Asthma and other respiratory issues can really put a damper on educational activities. If a child starts the day with irritated bronchial tubes on the edge of an asthma attack, anything they encounter on the way to school could make things worse. For children who are prone to breathing issues it is important to get ahead of any problems by making sure your home's air is as pure as possible.

Home Air Defense

Back to school means lots of opportunities for friends to come over. When all those kids come inside for snack breaks, video games, group study time, or just hanging out they might bring more than just their laughter. When the house is packed with after-school fun, an air purifier should be part of your healthy home defense.

Sharing Isn't Always A Good Thing

If your child does come home from school with a cold or other illness, most families expect it to get passed around to everyone else in the household. But it doesn't have to be that way. While parents work on getting sickness under control with medicine, a quality air purifier can be working to remove pathogens from the air. The idea is to capture and remove any airborne contagious particles that might spread to other family members. Fewer contagious particles means reduced risk of infecting anyone else.

Home Air Purifier Options

It's already a hectic time getting ready to send your kids back to school. While school supplies tend to dominate the "to-do" list, good health should be at the top. By creating a healthy environment at home with pure, clean air you are already giving your student a head start on a good day at school. For a better night's sleep, fewer sick days and better overall health, equip your home with an Intellipure air purifier.