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RESIDENTIAL AIR CLEANERS: A SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Citation:
RESIDENTIAL AIR CLEANERS: A SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION.
Impact/Purpose:
To describe the general types of residential air cleaners and their effectiveness in reducing pollutants such as particles and gaseous contaminants.
Description:
This publication will provide up-to-date information on the types of air cleaners available to the consumer, provides available information on their general effectiveness in removing indoor air pollutants, discusses some factors to consider in deciding whether to use an air-cleaning unit, and describes existing guidelines that can be used to compare units. It does not discuss the effectiveness of air-cleaning systems installed in the central heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems of large buildings, such as apartment, office, or public buildings, nor does it evaluate specific products.