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WHY USE AN AIR CLEANER?
Many doctors and health professionals include the use of
HEPA
Air Cleaners as part of
an overall program intended to reduce indoor airborne allergens and help control allergy
and asthma symptoms. Below you will find helpful suggestions to aid you and your
family in minimizing your exposure to these common allergens.
ALLERGENS IN YOUR HOME
The types of allergens and the level of allergens in your home may vary widely
depending on the environment (differentparts of the
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Seasons
offheyear; etc.),
the age of your home, the activity level within your home, and the presence of pets.
Many airborne allergen particles range in size from 1 to 100 microns (a micron is 3/1000
ihe size ofa human hair!). Your Sunbeam Air Cleaner contains a True-HEPA filter
certified to capture 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns or larger.
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REDUCING ALLERGEN LWELS AT HOME:
For best results, Air Cleaners should be used in conjunction with these steps to help
reduce airborne allergens and other allergic irritants:
. Clean and dust regularly to avoid dust
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Use allergy-proof covers on mattresses
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and pillows
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Use comforters and pillows made of
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synthetic fiber like
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Wash bed linens weekly in hot water
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Outfit homes with hardwood or
linoleum floors instead of carpeting
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. Vacuum home frequently, using a
vacuum with a
HEPA
filter
Control indoor humidity with air
conditioning and dehumidifiers
Clean and ventilate areas where molds
may grow
Reduce exposure to pets
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have them
and their cages cleaned frequently and
wash hands after handling
Consider using products designed to kill
dust mites or reduce dust mite allergens
Avoid household irritants like tobacco
smoke, aerosols and strongly-scented
cleaning products
When choosing an Air Cleaner, you should consider whether it can clean and ventilate
sufficient amounts of clean air in the room(s) in which it will be used. You should consult
your doctor or health care professional to see if you are actually sensitive to indoor
airborne allergens and seek his or her advice as to whether an Air Cleaner can help
to control your symptoms.