Using UV Lights to Reduce Allergens and Contaminants

Inside your Charlotte, NC home, several contaminants can decrease the quality of your indoor air. Although indoor air quality can vary from one residence to the next, several contaminants are common. If you have pets at home, their dander and fur can cause allergies and respiratory issues for those who are prone to reactions. Pollen from the outdoors can come inside and cause sneezing, itching, and coughing. Other indoor contaminants include volatile organic compounds, dust, dust mites, and mold spores. There are several ways you can improve the quality of your indoor air, including using a UV light to reduce

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Learn How UV Lights Protect Your Health

Modern technology can protect you from microbes and other airborne irritants, and UV lights are among the most powerful options. They can purify the air as it passes through your HVAC system. The process is quiet, convenient, and effective. Read on to learn more about these systems and how they can work in your home. UV Light Fights Infectious Disease Most microorganisms are vulnerable to UV-C light. As the light shines on them, it damages their genetic material. That damage prevents the microbes from producing vital proteins, deactivating the cells. It also interferes with their reproduction.

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UV Lights, Indoor Air Quality, and How They Can Assist Fighting COVID-19

Colds, influenza and springtime allergies are par for the course in late winter and early spring, but recently, we’ve had new problems to contend with. In January of 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the United States. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a variant of the SARS virus, and it is primarily spread through droplets in the air. If anyone in your home is infected, their coughs and sneezes could propel the virus throughout your home. At Integrity Heating & Cooling in Charlotte, North Carolina, we offer UV lights and other indoor air quality solutions that could help remove

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