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Our beloved pets are a great company. For many who have had them for a while, imagining without them is simply impossible. However, your pet could be compromising the indoor air quality of your home.

Pets such as dogs, cats, rodents, and even birds are a source of pet dander. They also harbor mites. Both are known to trigger allergic reactions such as coughing, rashes, sneezing, watery eyes, and wheezing. The allergens can cause even more harm to younger members of the household and lead to the development of respiratory issues such as asthma.

It doesn’t mean that you should get rid of your beloved pet. There are several steps you can take to ensure better indoor air quality while still enjoying the companionship of your beloved pet.

Have the air quality in your home tested regularly

That is especially important if members of your home are showing signs of allergic reactions such as watery eyes, wheezing, sneezing, coughing, or rashes. Testing the quality of the air in your home will tell you precisely what is in the air and guide you on the actions you should take to protect the health of your household.

Install a whole-home ventilation system

Studies have shown that indoor air quality is much lower than that of the outdoors. Many people place their trust in HVAC systems to ‘purify’ their air. However, these systems aren’t efficient at getting rid of allergens in the air. They also keep circulating the stale and polluted air within the home.

One of the most effective ways to ensure that the air quality in your home improves is by removing the polluted air from within the house and letting fresh air from the outdoors into the home. It gets rid of allergens from your pets and ensures you’re breathing clean air.

Clean regularly

Commit to cleaning both your home and your pet frequently. Regular bathing and brushing of your pet outdoors or in a confined space (such as the bathroom) will help to reduce the amount of dander released into the air.

Invest in a vacuum with a HEPA filter. It helps to avoid exhausting dust back into the household. Be sure to vacuum rugs, upholstery, and furniture frequently to prevent a buildup of pet dander. Carpet and rugs should get washed regularly too. Clean beddings, toys, and other items that pets come into contact with frequently. Change pet litter boxes often also.

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Indoor air quality is an important issue all over the world. In the United States, indoor air quality is critical, given that according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 60 percent of homes and buildings are risky because they have air contaminated with airborne pollutants.

To improve the quality of indoor air, many homeowners and owners of commercial buildings install equipment such as dehumidifiers and air purifiers to remove moisture from the air, or to purify the air, respectively.

Some buildings also have both air purifiers and air dehumidifiers installed. But there are 2-in-1 devices that act as air purifiers and dehumidifiers. In this article, you will learn about how standalone purifiers and dehumidifiers work and how a 2-in-1 device combines the two functions.

How Standalone Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers Work

A standalone air purifier functions by trapping microscopic elements from the air. The device has fans that draw air from a building and passes it through a series of filters before returning the clean air to the building. Through this process, harmful substances such as mold, volatile organic compounds, bacteria, smoke, dust, and pollen are removed from the air.

In contrast, an air dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air, hence making sure that the air that you breathe has the right quantity of moisture. It is important to note that high humidity can increase the level of harmful compounds in the air. High indoor humidity also promotes the growth of mold and mildew.

How a 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Dehumidifier Works

A 2-in-1 air purifier and dehumidifier combines the functions of an air purifier and air dehumidifier. That is, the device cleans the air and simultaneously ensures that the air has the right quantity of moisture.

Benefits of a 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Dehumidifier

A 2-in-1 air purifier and dehumidifier has the following benefits:

Energy Savings: Standalone dehumidifiers are known to be heavy energy consumers. Added to the cost of operating a separate air purifier, this means that you will have a significantly high energy bill. But a 2-in-1 air purifier and dehumidifier uses technology that enables it to use a lower amount of energy.
Space: Having a 2-in-1 air purifier and dehumidifier means that you don’t need to have separate devices to clean your indoor air and control the amount of moisture that the air contains. As a result, you need less space to install a 2-in-1 purifier and dehumidifier as compared to having a standalone air purifier and a separate dehumidifier.

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