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VISUAL SAFETY GUIDE
WHERE OR WHEN NOT TO USE YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER
INFORMATION ON INDOOR POLLUTANTS
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
: VOCs come from motor vehicle exhausts, gasoline vapour, pollutants
such as formaldehyde, ammonia and many other common and chemical solvents such as paints and glues,
or can be a by-product of mould growth. VOCs cause irritation to the eyes and or nose as well as causing
headaches, nausea and even potential damage to the central nervous system. Pressed wood furniture,
newly decorated rooms, paint and cleaning solvents are common sources of VOCs.
Mould / Fungus
: These can affect our respiratory system and cause allergic reactions, like a runny nose,
eye and throat irritation, headaches, fatigue and aggravation of asthma.
Other indoor pollutants include bacteria, viruses, dust mites and pollen.
Emissions from electronic office equipment
: Many studies, including those from EPA and the University
of California Berkley, have reported that emissions from office equipment such as computers and printers,
include VOCs, ultra-fine particles and ozone. These emissions have been proven to have a negative effect
on the health of many people which can be reduced by using an air purifier.
Using HEPA and Carbon filters
: An effective HEPA filter is absolutely necessary to remove particles,
even at a microscopic level; it ensures that the particles are not spread. Ionisers will sterilise the air and
reduce bacterial growth.
The carbon filter will absorb unpleasant odours and reduce the VOC content in the air, while the Ioniser will
sterilise the air and reduce bacterial growth. The UV light uses short-wave ultraviolet light to inactivate
airbourne pathogens and microorganisms such as mould, bateria and viruses.
