| The dangers of environmental tobacco smoke are | | | | with removing the particles and toxins as they are |
| well known but what is less known is the amount of | | | | continually added back into the environment. If you |
| time the dangerous toxins and particles stick around in | | | | want to provide clean air to breathe in your home, it is |
| your home for long after a smoker has enjoyed his or | | | | essential that either smokers smoke outside the house |
| her cigarette. Particles from tobacco smoke to stick to | | | | or have a designated 'smoking room' away from the |
| the walls, furniture, bed linen, and even light bulbs! | | | | main areas of the house. Once you have eliminated |
| These particles then slowly release toxins into the air | | | | the source of environmental tobacco smoke, you can |
| over time. Room air purifiers can help to clean the air | | | | start to use a room air purifier to remove any particles |
| and remove these particles left behind by | | | | and toxins that remain. |
| environmental tobacco smoke to allow your family to | | | | Not all purifiers are created equal. Some are made |
| breathe easy again. | | | | specifically for allergens including pet dander, pollen and |
| Environmental tobacco smoke causes endless | | | | dust particles and these are not always the best at |
| problems for smokers and non-smokers alike. | | | | removing tobacco particles and odors. Some models |
| Increased respiratory problems and the awful odor | | | | such as the IQAir GC Multigas are particularly good at |
| that clings to everything are the most common | | | | removing cigarette smells and particles from the air. |
| complaints. Room air purifiers remove over 99% of | | | | Blueair air purifiers are also good for this as they come |
| particles in the air including tobacco smoke and odors. | | | | with a SmokeStop filter. When looking to purchase an |
| Installing an air cleaner in your home will allow you to | | | | air purifier specifically for removing environmental |
| remove the harmful chemicals and bad smells that are | | | | tobacco smoke rather than general allergens, be sure |
| a by-product of cigarettes. | | | | to look at the model's efficiency of removing these |
| An important thing to note here is that if smokers | | | | types of particles as well as the ability to remove |
| continue to smoke indoors, an air filter cannot keep up | | | | odors and chemicals from the air. |