Trees fallen from tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton Palm Beach Gardens Florida
In recent years, we’ve been seeing record hurricane seasons. Last year we went through most of the alphabet, and saw multiple category five hurricane strike parts of America.
Most of us are no stranger to the devastating damage that hurricanes can cause. After one of these storms moves through and takes its toll on a local community, residents have to assess homes and buildings, and figure out how to recover. That’s no small task!
Air purifiers can be part of this sometimes labor-intensive and costly process.
Here are three reasons to use an air purifier for hurricane recovery.
Deluge and Downpour
The major reason to use air purifiers after a hurricane is water damage.
These storms propel a lot of water into homes and other properties. It’s not unusual to have to look at high-water marks from one of these seasonal storms, and remediate items that have been impacted by water, such as drywall or plywood.
Over time, all of that moisture can cause mold, and that’s one reason to run air purifiers in a building that’s been compromised by hurricane damage. You don’t want harmful mold to build up inside of the building, and in addition to a dehumidifier, an air purifier works on the principle of removing the spores to control the spread of mold.
Whipping Up the Air
Hurricanes also cause high winds. As they strike communities, they can push all kinds of air pollution into an indoor space.
That includes certain kinds of allergens, as well as various kinds of dust and debris that can have an impact on indoor air long-term.
So running an air purifier helps to filter out these contaminants and keep an indoor space clean and livable.
General Property Destruction
Here’s another reason to use an air purifier after a hurricane.
Basically speaking, the storm is likely to cause certain kinds of damage to properties. In more extreme cases, it can knock out home systems, compromise ductwork, or have an effect on pipes and other infrastructure.
As people recover from the hurricane, they may see that the home just doesn’t operate the way it did before. The storm might create new needs for evaluation or monitoring of home systems, and new fixes to the home infrastructure.
Think about all of this when you’re trying to recover our property after a hurricane. Many of our top rated air purifier models have good HEPA filters and activated carbon, along with technologies like UV – they can help with mold and other contaminants. Contact us for advice and answers about your purchase.
- Field Controls TRIO: One of our most popular models, the Field Controls TRIO offers HEPA, carbon and UV filtration, making it highly effective for eliminating mold, particles and odors.
- Airpura UV600: Another of the best air purifiers for hurricane recovery purposes is the Airpura UV600, which offers excellent mold protection.
- Amaircare 3000 VOC: A variant of the extremely popular Amaircare 3000 unit, the 3000 VOC offers powerful protection from gases and odors, but still incorporates HEPA filtration for protection from airborne particles.