You don’t need a lecture on the hidden dangers of mold. You know firsthand how it can have devastating effects on your health and the health of your family. Mold remediation is a vital step in ensuring your home is safe, but do air purifiers help with mold? Do you need regular air quality testing?
Don’t take chances when it comes to your family’s health. We’ll take a closer look at what benefits and drawbacks there are to home air purifiers—and why First Call is the right call.
We’re a family-owned business, not some faceless franchise that keeps you busy with red tape. We’ve been members of the community for decades, and we have a vested interest in helping schools, businesses and residents. Are you sure there’s no mold lurking under the surface of your house? Contact us today for a free inspection.
Do Air Purifiers Help With Mold?
Yes.
And no.
Yes, air purifiers can make a difference in your indoor air quality. A solid HEPA filter will help remove particles from the air—including mold spores. However, this only tells part of the story.
Do Air Purifiers Remove Mold Spores?
Air purifiers can remove mold spores in the immediate environment. However, they will have difficulty removing all mold spores from your home.
Before you try to remove the mold from your home yourself, consider this:
It’s far too easy to disturb mold spores, inadvertently sending them throughout your house where they can settle in new areas and cause more damage. That’s one reason why DIY mold removal is ineffective at best and dangerous at worst.
Research Shows Air Purifiers Help Those With COPD and Heart Health
Those with COPD have difficulty breathing and face many health challenges. Heart issues also frequently accompany this disease. Johns Hopkins University recently cited a study that shows that those with COPD who used air purifiers all the time had an almost 106% increase in factors associated with better heart fitness and help.
Air Purifiers Are Only Part of the Equation
While air purifiers are wonderful, their use doesn’t take into account the source of the problem. Even if you’re removing spores from your house, unseen mold can still be present, and so your mold spore problem will persist until the root cause is taken care of.
Remember that not all mold is visible. Sometimes it lurks in crawl spaces, laundry rooms and underneath the flooring. Only a dedicated mold removal company like First Call can get the job done right.
Does My Air Purifier Need a HEPA Filter?
Yes, we always recommend a quality HEPA filter.
HEPA stands for “high-efficiency particulate air.” This filter can remove 99.97% of pollen, dust, mold and other airborne particles. However, it does not eliminate the source of these particles.
How Many Air Purifiers Do I Need?
Before we talk about how many air purifiers you need, have you examined the source of your issue? If you have a mold colony in your attic, wouldn’t it be best to eliminate the heart of the problem instead of simply placing more purifiers throughout your home?
We believe in complete mold removal—eliminating concern about your family’s health and well-being.
That being said, two factors that influence how many air purifiers you will need: 1) the size of your home and 2) the areas where you spend the most time. For example, if you spend most of your time in the living room, then it may be beneficial to place an additional air purifier there–especially if you have a large living room.
Don’t Take Chances With Air Quality or Hidden Mold: First Call Is the Right Call for You!
How often do you consider the air quality of your house? For many, this is overlooked until allergies or respiratory problems arise. We want your family to be safe, and that begins with eliminating the source of mold in all the places it can hide.
We’ve been trusted members of the Burlington/Greensboro community for more than three decades. We’re also proud to serve the Raleigh and Triangle areas.
When you deal with First Call, you can expect professional, quality service from a family-owned business. Remember: We’re always the right call! Contact us to get started.
