Austin Air Replacement Filters from PurerAir.com

Here at PurerAir.com we are often asked about the differences between Austin Air filters, and the uses for which they are intended. Here is a brief description of the filter make-up of the 5 filters Austin Air offers, and the best uses of each. The following descriptions apply to both the standard and junior size filters.

All of the filters contain a large and medium particle pre-filter for removing particles you can see; a HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filter for eliminating particles down to .3 microns in size. It is the 4th and 5th filter that will be described below.

HEGA Filter—-Contains a 4th filter of military carbon cloth. This gives an extra level of particulate removal, and its carbon composition makes it excellent for removing gases and odors.

HealthMate---The 4th filter contains carbon zeolite. This makes it an excellent all-purpose filter that is effective at chemical, odor, and gas elimination.

HealthMate Plus—-The 4th filter contains carbon zeolite “plus” potassium iodide. This makes it effective at removing airborne chemicals.

Pet Machine---The 4th filter contains carbon zeolite with ammonasorb. It is best at removing pet urine odor.

Bedroom Machine Air Purifier---This is a combination of the HealthMate and the HEGA filters. The 4th filter is carbon zeolite as in the HealthMate, and the additional 5th filter is carbon cloth that is found in the HEGA series. Endorsed by the National Sleep Foundation, it is the newest addition to filter series.

All replacement filters are in stock and ship free. Shop for Austin Air Replacement Filters now at http://purerair.com/replacement_filters.html or call us now at (800) 997-2989.

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Managing Pet Bird Dust

All birds are not created equal when it comes to bird dust. It is natural for all birds to produce and shed microscopic dander (dead skin flakes), dust and feathers.

And these by-products of owning a bird will continue as a natural part of growth and development for as long as your bird is alive.

But there are some birds that produce a wing dust that helps their wings stay healthy. This is great for the bird but can wreak havoc with air quality and overall cleanliness of the bird’s room and your home.

Cockatoos, African Greys, Cockatiels, and Amazons are all powder down birds, and special care needs to be taken to manage the additional dust they produce.

The best way to effectively reduce the dust is to constantly filter the air. The best type of filtration for particles is HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filtration. This type of technology is used in hospitals to keep the air clean, and is able to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 airborne particles that are .3 microns or larger.

Using this type of filter will effectively reduce the dust and dander and give you a greater chance of keeping your bird’s air passages clear. Cleaning the air will certainly improve quality of life, and add years to your bird’s life (and yours)!

PurerAir.com offers the Bird Dust Air Purifier that is used by professional aviaries such as the Joshua Rescue Foundation and the aviary at Theater of The Sea in Islamorada, Florida.

If it works for them, it will surely work for you. See it now at http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Managing Airborne Allergies

The first step in managing allergies and the symptoms they cause is to know which allergens are triggers for you. And regardless of whether they are found indoors or outdoors avoiding them is one of the best strategies.

Many outdoor allergens are seasonal such as tree, grass and weed pollens. Others may persist all through the year such as certain types of molds.

Indoor triggers are generally the cause of chronic allergies because they are always present. They include dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, and pet dander.

Once you know what triggers your symptoms outdoors, plan your days so that you are outside when the allergen levels are lowest. One of the best ways to reduce the number of indoor irritants is to filter the air.

This is best done with a HEPA (or high efficiency particle arresting) filter. This type of filter is designed to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are .3 microns or greater. 24-hour filtration will greatly reduce the number of airborne particles in your air and can reduce the severity and number of symptoms you experience.

See the air purifier designed specifically for those with allergies now at http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Air Cleaner For Birds

Using an air cleaner to filter the air for pet birds is just as important as providing clean water and fresh food. Unless the air is continually cleaned, pet birds are forced to breathe air that can become clogged with dander, dust, and feathers.

And clogged air passages can greatly reduce the life span of birds. Here are 3 best features to consider in an air purifier for your pet birds.

Fresh Air Only---It is crucial that the cleaner that you choose produces only fresh air. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that any amount of ozone is unhealthy. So the only by-product of filtration should be fresh air.

HEPA Filtration---The best type of filter for removing particulates is a high efficiency particle arresting filter. This type of filter is designed to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 airborne particulates that are .3 microns or greater. This means dander, feathers, and dust are easily removed.

Continuous Filtration---Since bird-related particles are constantly being sent airborne as they preen, fly, and play, keeping the air clean needs to be a constant process. A cleaner with a split capacitor motor will allow the cleaner to run safely 24 hours every day. This means particles can be removed as they are generated, keeping pollutant levels low all the time.

See the air purifier from PurerAir.com that professional aviaries use to keep air quality high now at http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

Take good care,

Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Managing Chronic Allergies

The severity of allergy symptoms that are always there can range from being constantly annoying to severely disrupting to quality of life.

The fact that the symptoms never seem to go away indicates that you are being exposed to irritants constantly, and most likely this indicates triggers that are found indoors.

Indoor triggers are often present regardless of how clean you keep your home. They include things such as dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, pet dander, bacteria and viruses.

And where as cleaning can reduce the number of irritants in your home, normal cleaning doesn’t take them out of the air. And taking them out of the air is really the name of the game, because inhaling them is usually what triggers symptoms for people who allergies are the result of airborne triggers.

What will yield terrific results is constantly filtering the air with a filter that is small enough to be able to eliminate the airborne triggers that feed the symptoms of chronic allergies. HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting filtration is the most effective technology to use.

By definition it must be able to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are .3 microns or greater with 99.97% efficiency. This type of filter is excellent for removing the indoor particles that cause such misery.

PurerAir.com continues to help millions of allergy sufferers get their lives back on track again with the HEPA air purifier for allergies at http://purerair.com/allergy_machine.html

It will help you too! Be well,

Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Eliminating Bird Dander Effectively

If you have a bird you realize how much your feathered friend is depending on you to provide a healthy and stimulating atmosphere. In the wild the additional particles of dander (flakes of dead skin), feathers, and dust dissipate into the air.

The birds are also able to fly to various locations so they are not forced to breathe air that is clogged with particles.

In your well insulated home these bird-related particles will remain in the air unless you take steps to actively remove them.

Dander is not good for your bird to breathe because it clogs their air passages. This restricts the amount of oxygen they receive, and can cause the onset of disease and infection.

Dander is not good for humans for many of the same reasons. In addition, the protein in the dander is a potent and well-known allergen to which many people are sensitive. Exposure to large amounts of dander for prolonged periods of time can cause even those who were not formerly sensitive to become so.

Because of its small size, these flakes of skin are hardly visible, but your bird’s normal activities such as preening, flying, flapping its wings or just playing with a toy can send these fine particles into the air in addition to dust, and bits of feathers.

Continually filtering the air is the best way to effectively clean the air for you and your bird. A HEPA (or high efficiency particle arresting) filter is the best type of filter to eliminate airborne particles. This technology is designed to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 particles that are .3 microns or larger.

This means that not only the dander and other bird-related pollutants are removed but other normal household pollutants too. These include dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, seasonal pollens, and bacteria and viruses.

PurerAir.com offers a portable, plug-in air purifier that offers a 4-stage filtration process. This cleaner continues to be used by professional aviaries such as the Joshua Rescue Foundation for Birds and the Theater of the Sea Aviary in Islamorada, Florida.

If it works in aviaries, it will surely work for you. See it now at http://purerair.com/bird_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Pet Dander HEPA Filter

If you have a warm-blooded pet like a bird, dog, cat, ferret, or bunny, you’ve got dander.

Not because of anything you or your pet are doing wrong, but because dead skin flaking off to make room for new, more healthy skin is natural.

Dander is going to be a part of your life for as long as you have your pet.

But dander does not have to become a problem, particularly for those who are allergic to the protein it contains. Because it is not visible by the human eye without magnification, many times the only way you become aware of a problem is because of an allergic reaction.

The extra particles that any warm-blooded pet generates are an ideal way for dander to travel throughout your home. Since it is such sticky stuff, it can and does attach to airborne dust, pet hair, mold and mildew spores, pollen, and any thing else floating in your air.

This makes it all too available to be inhaled and ingested. Even for those who have never experienced sensitivity to dander, and overabundance can be the start of intolerance for it. And for those who are already prone to allergies, the dander-filled air can make owning a pet a challenge.

A high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filter is the best type to effectively eliminate any type of particulate (including but not limited to pet dander). Designed to trap particles that are .3 microns or greater, this type of filter can also eliminate many other allergy triggers including dust, dust mites, bacteria and viruses.

See the HEPA Pet Dander Air Purifier that can improve your quality of life by greatly decreasing the amount of pet dander in your air now at http://purerair.com/pet_dander_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Positioning Bird Room Purifiers---3 Tips That Will Help Your Bird

Bird room air purifiers are just as essential to have as fresh food and water for your bird. And proper placement of the purifier can really enhance your bird’s quality of life. Here are a few tips for what will work best.

1. Birds need to be kept out of drafts. So position the purifier so that the air coming out of the unit is directed away from the bird's cage.

2. It is also important that the cleaner can be placed anywhere in the room. This gives you the most options in terms of putting it high on a shelf if floor space is limited, or putting it down on the floor if there is plenty of room.

Avoid cleaners that must be placed in the middle of the room for obvious reasons.

3. Place the unit close to an outlet if possible to minimize the exposure of the cord. This prevents the curious bird from chewing on the electrical cord, and prevents its human companions from tripping. An air purifier that needs only about 6 inches of clearance from the wall will allow this type of placement.

PurerAir.com offers a HEPA air purifier for your bird room at http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Best Cockatiel Air Filter

Cockatiels are little parrots with big personalities. They are happy, vibrant, and active companions that make it fun to come home.

In addition to the usual dander and feathers that birds produce, Cockatiels are powder down birds and as such they produce wing dust.

In order to keep you and your cockatiel in good health, an air filter that can effectively remove the extra particulates is a must.

Minimizing the amount of particles in the air means that your bird’s air passages are more likely to remain clear. Clear air passages help your bird avoid illnesses which lead to early death.

And for humans who are sensitive to the protein in the dander and powder, lowering the number of particles can allow you to enjoy your bird without triggering irritating allergy symptoms.

The best type of filter to remove large amounts of particles from the air uses HEPA or high efficiency particle arresting technology. This type of filter has to be able to remove airborne particles that are .3 microns or greater with 99.97% efficiency.

That means for every 10,000 particles in the air, 99,997 of them will be trapped by the filter, making it impossible for them to go airborne ever again.

And even though you are probably interested in removing bird-related particles, this filter doesn’t stop there. It also removes other more normal household particulates such as dust, dust mites, and mold and mildew spores.

See the best air purifier for removing Cockatiel feathers, dust, and dander now at http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Sleeping Well Despite Allergies

If your allergies are triggered by airborne allergens, sometimes going to bed can be the start of trouble rather than a restful night of sleep.

The bedroom is often one of the most allergic spaces in your home because of the well known allergens below.

Dust mites thrive in dark, warm and moist spaces and they feed on dead skin flakes.

This makes your bed one of the most attractive places for them in your home. They can go airborne when you fluff your pillow, make your bed, or even walk around in the room.

Mold and mildew spores are a natural part of life and they are found both indoors and out. Moisture from a bathroom immediately off the bedroom can provide a source of moisture that encourages the growth of mildew and mold. The air in the bedroom can become populated with these spores that can trigger symptoms that make it hard to sleep.

Dust is made up of various particles that are specific to each home. Using a magnifying glass to examine what’s in your dust can be an eye opener. Be prepared to see pieces of fabric, paper, dirt, and even pet dander.

Regardless of the how or why these allergens get into bedroom air, if you are sensitive to any one of these the sneezing, congestion, watering eyes, and sometimes a dull headache can make sleeping impossible.

The best way to consistently and efficiently make your bedroom air fresh enough to get a good night’s sleep is to filter the air. PurerAir.com offers a purifier endorsed by the National Sleep Foundation because of its 5-stage filtration process.

See it now at http://purerair.com/bedroom_machine.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Cat Odor Filter

Cat odor can really make your home smell bad. And cat odor that has been around for a while because you can’t find the offending spot smells even worse.

Short of ripping out flooring, wall boards and other expensive renovation, filtering the odor is the least invasive and most economical way to get rid of cat odor.

Because cat urine odor is so strong, a carbon-based filter is a must. Carbon is well known for its ability to absorb odors. Adding a compound that is specifically designed to eliminate urine odor of cats and other pets makes this type of filter the absolute best for eliminating embarrassing cat odor.

PurerAir.com continues to send this air purifier to cat sanctuaries, kennels, pet day care facilities and to thousands of cat lovers’ homes. Designed to run 24 hours a day with very little maintenance, it costs only pennies a day to operate.

If cat odor is keeping you from enjoying your home, your cat, your family or all of the above, see the air purifier that can eliminate the odor for good.

Put the most effective filter for cat odor to work for you now at http://purerair.com/austin_air_pet_machine.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Air Purifier for Salons

Whether you own a nail, beauty, or full service salon that offers massages, one of the healthiest, most soothing, and luxurious things you can offer your clients is fresh air. Just having the cleanest air possible in your shop can make clients feel rejuvenated, and can keep those who work there energized.

Someone once joked that staying beautiful is hard work! And unfortunately, many of the products used for nails and hair off-gas volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that when inhaled for a prolonged period of time makes it hard on the lungs and liver.

The importance of removing these airborne pollutants cannot be over emphasized not only for clients whose exposure may be limited to several hours, but for the technicians and co-workers who are exposed day after day.

Filtering the air with a cleaner that is specifically designed to remove chemicals is a proactive way to effectively eliminate the irritating, and for some people, nauseating chemical fumes from the air continuously.

PurerAir.com offers a purifier that is designed to run continuously, whether you are there or not, so that you and your clients always walk into a salon that smells fresh because the air is healthy. And the best part is that it costs only pennies a day.

Clear the air in your salon starting today with the air purifier at http://purerair.com/beauty_salon_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis,
President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989

Wood Stove Air Purifier

Heating an indoor space with a wood stove can be economical and a cheery sight to come home to in the middle of winter. However, it can send particles and gases into your indoor air that are unhealthy to breathe.

Any kind of combustion generates particles and gases and without proper ventilation they can build to an unhealthy level in your indoor air. The odors can also be absorbed in clothing and furniture making it easy for others to smell the wood smoke in your home and in your clothes.

Using an air purifier that is specifically designed to remove the airborne pollutants that wood smoke produces is a proactive way to handle the problem. PurerAir.com offers a 4-stage filtration process with the Smoke Air Purifier that can eliminate both the fine particulates as well as the gases, odors and chemicals.

Don’t go through another winter breathing smoke and smelling like it too. See the Smoke Air Purifier that can clear your air for good at http://purerair.com/smoke_air_purifier.html

Take good care,
Debbie Davis, President
PurerAir.com
(800) 997-2989