STUDIES SHOW THAT 1 out of 4 U.S. homes contain high levels of dust mite allergens, according to a national survey conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.    Ventilation, air conditioning units and appliances should be responsible for maintaining comfort.   When in fact, they could be recirculating irritating particulates.  Current design practices are to construct airtight buildings that provide greater energy efficiency.  By sealing up a building, you’re in fact keeping out the fresh air needed to displace stale indoor air.  Continuously recirculated old air contributes to unhealthy indoor environments caused by a build-up of particulates, germs and potentially dangerous chemical pollutants.

         Utilizing an integrated approach to filtering indoor air, Permatron offers a line of Cut-To-Fit electrostatic air filters.    Designed to compliment, not to replace furnace filters, electrostatically charged media works like a magnet to capture pollen, pet dander, smoke and other potentially harmful particles.   A proactive approach to clean indoor air can be addressed by installing proper filtration components in appliances and vents.

 Many homeowners may notice “black soot” on the wall area surrounding the air intake vents.  Dust and debris constantly enter HVAC system, and cause build up throughout the ducts and on system components, which can impede airflow.  Dirty systems also experience higher static pressure drops across system components and can “overheat” motors.   The layout and construction of the forced-air duct system is different in each house and will result in different airflow patterns and particulate concentrations.   Particle concentrations vary widely throughout a typical day, with higher levels of particulates in the air during periods of activity in the home.   In homes with ducts built into the floors, high amounts of dirt fall into the ventilation system, especially in high foot traffic areas.  A good way to combat that would be to install PreVent® filtration media in the intake and return vents.  Available in disposable non-woven polyester, washable polypropylene or odor removing Activated Carbon coated polyester, you can simply cut to fit with scissors and install the filter under any vent deflector.

 Cool, clean air is the relief a window mounted air conditioning unit should be giving a homeowner.  Unless the unit’s outdoor air intake is positioned near high pollution areas, such as highways, loading docks, parking lots, heavy traffic areas, chimneys and trash depots, providing a pathway for contaminants into the building’s indoor air.  Permatron’s Cut-To-Fit PermaCool® is a unique ¼” corrugated polypropylene filtration media for window and wall air conditioning units.  PermaCool’s dense, 3-layer waffle weave configuration creates a rigid/durable air filter that can be rinsed or vacuumed clean.  The media will not degrade over time as foam does, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

 Additional Cut-To-Fit air filters include Hammock Style Furnace Filters, Window Screen Air Filters, and Appliance/Electronic Protection Filter Kits for computer peripherals, refrigerators and electronics.  These filters are cut-to-fit and mounted with double sided tape or attached to an existing wire support.  Simple and easy to use, a little extra air filtration goes a long way in protecting your equipment investments and your health.  Many home and business owners know something about indoor air quality.  But they might now know enough to make an educated buying decision.   Good air filtration improves indoor comfort and productivity.  Dust and allergens can be reduced, relieving symptoms of sensitive (allergic) people.  Filtration can protect possessions by reducing the amount of dust and dirt in the air.  

 Every service call is an opportunity for you to evaluate the customer’s existing cleaning methods, including how they clean their indoor air.  Fifty percent of all illnesses are either caused by, or aggravated by polluted indoor air, according to the American College of Allergists.  As a cleaning service professional you are in the perfect position to offer a better air filtration solution at a nice profit margin.  Indoor air quality solutions are a multi-million dollar opportunity, and continue to be one of the fastest growing consumer product areas.   Expand your product offering…increase your sales! 

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