Do you know what the difference is between an indoor air cleaner and an air purifier? Air cleaning refers to the filtering of harmful contaminants and particles from the surrounding air. Room air purifiers, on the other hand, are designed to kill airborne microorganisms, mold spores, and other viruses. So-called ionic air purifiers do not, in reality, purify the air at all. This is because they do nothing to kill off airborne microorganisms. The name can be misleading, as they are really air cleaners.

Although there are numerous types of black mold, they can easily be categorized into two.The first category is classed as highly toxic while the other is non toxic. Black mold that falls into the non toxic, non cellulose category includes that found on the likes of aluminium sinks, ceramic tiles, various plastics and glass. Toxic black mold, which some scientists link to respiratory problems, rashes, infections and maybe even brain damage, tends to grow on cellulose based materials such as cardboard, gypsum board, wood and other porous materials.

Did you know that air pollution levels inside the modern home may be two to five times higher than the levels outdoors. Combine that with the fact that the average person can spend up to ninety percent of their time indoors, is it any wonder that the term Sick Building Syndrome has become a new byword in the English language.