How to filter window air?
Summer is almost here and without AC I have to use the window fan. Can anyone offer suggestions as to how to filter the air being pulled in by the fan so it doesnt make my allergies/asthma worse? Or can I buy an air purifier that fits in the window?
There are filters that will fit your window. They are pretty nitfy looking, much better than the ghetto-style stuff that I used to put together. It’s a great way to get the breezes without the sneezes. lol, I can’t believe I just made that up.
http://www.natlallergy.com/prod/1155/safeguard-window-screen-pollen-filters.html?eid=nextag&tid=nextag&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=17-52729804-2
There are some handy window filters that will expand to fit in most windows. A window or portable air conditioner will also help with air cleaning and can be used in conjunction with a room air purifier.
A little common sense on the physics of air. You want to open your windows to get the fresh air in, right? You also want to filter the air that comes in. The only problem is you want air to flow freely into your room, but you are putting a blockage in the window. Filters work on the assumption that air is being pulled through them. Filters are very inefficient when you try to blow air through them, but very effective if you pull air through them. You will have to set up a fan inside the room to pull the air into your room, then the filters can do something. Also, keep in mind that the filters that fit in your window are only effective for large particles (1 micron and larger). Most people who suffer from allergies and asthma are affected by allergens less than 1 micron. To learn more about air cleaners and their proper usage, go to http://www.allergy-relief-air-purifier.com/green-air-filters.html I hope this helps.