July 28, 2006: New Report Clears the Air on Air Cleaners
ATLANTA - Concerned about poor indoor air quality? No problem. Just install an air cleaner/purifier and everything will be fine, right? Well no, not necessarily. According to a new report from Air Quality Sciences (AQS), no matter the type or size of the building, air cleaning alone won't do the trick. Also, not all air cleaners/purifiers are alike.
"Indoor air contains a mixture of visible and invisible contaminants, some of which can lead to health problems, lower worker productivity, and result in building occupant complaints. Creating and maintaining a healthy indoor environment requires three key strategies that work hand-in-hand: source control, ventilation, and air cleaning," said Marilyn S. Black, Ph.D., chairman and chief scientist of AQS.