7 fall cleaning tips for cleaner air
As the weather grows colder and seasons change, it’s a good time to catch up on items that may be on the back burner: papers or bills you haven’t filed, backyard projects you’ve been meaning to tackle or activities with your family and friends. One more item that may also be on the list – fall cleaning.
Cleaning in the fall gives you a chance to take care of anything you may have inadvertently ignored while you were enjoying warm weather and the busy schedule that tends to accompany it. Any kind of buildup in your home can lead to more dirt and particles in the air that you end up breathing in. This is certainly bad for anyone’s lungs, but even more so for those with asthma and allergies. These seven fall cleaning tips can help improve the quality of your home, and your air.
1. Wash your windows
Clean any grime that has made its home around your windows – the sills and screens, in particular. While doing so, check to make sure they are all properly sealed. This will keep both cold and debris from entering your home.
2. Wash your blankets and linens
Colder temps lead to more wrapping up inside a blanket or a heavy comforter. However, since most blankets get stored away for the summer, be sure to wash them before snuggling up to remove pollen, dirt, dander, dust, dust mites, or other allergens that may have settled in over the warmer months.
3. Do a deep clean of your carpet and upholstery
Like your linens, your floor coverings catch and trap particles year-round, tracked in by shoes and pets. A deep clean removes the buildup, especially if you have pets. Additionally, give your upholstery a good clean to remove pet hair and dander.
4. Declutter
It’s easy to store things away in a box and never think about them again. But those items continue to take up space and could be a breeding ground for dust and mould. Go through your belongings and donate what you don’t use. Not sure where to start? If you’re hanging onto old boxes of photos, transfer them to a digital hard drive. This way, you can free up space that was occupied by boxes, and protect precious memories from the elements.
5. Clean your entryways
High-traffic doorways are the main points of entry for contaminants. Clean your doormat by shaking it out and going over it with a vacuum attachment. Sweep all the dirt and debris that has collected outside your entryway. Remove any built-up grime from your threshold and door frame.
6. Clean your gutters
Make sure your gutters are clear. The combination of old leaves and moisture creates a breeding ground for mould. Blocked gutters can cause rainwater to drain incorrectly, which can create leaks in your home—another source of mould.
7. Use an air purifier with a HEPA air filter
A HEPA air purifier can help maintain your newly cleaned home by filtering out dust, dander, dirt, mould, and other airborne particles.
Disclaimers
1 Airmega air purifiers have been proven to trap dust, pollen, dander in the air based on KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) testing. They have been tested according to the Korea Air Cleaning Association standard (SPS-KACA 002-132:2022 Modified) to measure the 0.01㎛ size of particle removal rate. It was tested on maximum airflow speed in normal room temperature and humidity conditions. The performance may vary in the actual living environment of customers. Tested with Airmega Aim, 50, 100, 150, Tower AP-1216L, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, Icon, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
2Our HEPA filter complies with IEST-RP-CC007 standards at speed level 1 as tested by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance). SGS's test report only reflects SGS's evaluation of the sample and does not reflect the evaluation of the batch of goods from which the sample was taken. Tested with Airmega 100, 150, 160, Mighty AP-1512HH, MightyS AP-1512HHS, 200M, 230, 240, 250, 250S, 250 Art, 300, 300S, 350, 400, 400S, 450, ProX
3 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to JEM 1467: 2015 condition, the concentration of acetic acid was proven to be reduced up to 99.5% in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on actual environment. Tested with Airmega 150, Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
4 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022, showed result of over 99.5% removal rate of common household gases including Ammonia, Acetaldehyde, Acetic acid, Formaldehyde, Toluene, Benzene, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) within 30 minutes. Results may vary in different environments and not all odors or gas particles may be removed. Tested with Airmega MightyS AP-1512HHS, 250S, 300S, 400S, 350, 450
5 Test conducted using Coway Allergen filter media (5×5 cm) placed in a polyethylene bag. The allergen solution and sample were immersed in 2 mL of phosphate buffer (100 ng/mL) prior to the reaction and heat-sealed to specimen size. The reaction was maintained at 4°C for 24 hours. Nichinichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. conducted the test using ELISA to measure allergen concentration. Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
6 Removal rates of Ammonia (NH₃) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) were tested in a 1 m³ chamber under EL608:2023 conditions for 30 minutes. Gas Detector Tubes were used for measurement, and testing was conducted by KCL (Korea Conformity Laboratories). Results may vary in actual product usage environments. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
7 Reduction rates of Naphthalene, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide were tested using the Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH in 1㎥ chamber, following JEM-1467:2015 standards. Tests were conducted by Intertek. Actual performance may vary depending on the living environment. Tested with Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH, 200M
9 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted with Methyl mercaptan, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric acid in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber with a test time of 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of over 99.5% was achieved. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
10 Tested by the Guangzhou Institute of Microbiology, exposed the filter media to protein solutions for 24 hours under ISO 4333-2022 standard. The results showed strong reduction performance: >99.79% for pollen, >99.60% for dog allergen, >99.90% for cat allergen, and >99.80% for dust mites matter allergen. Actual results may vary depending on room size, airflow, and pollutant levels. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
11 Tested by KCL(Korea Conformity Laboratories) according to SPS-KACA002-132:2022. The test was conducted in a 1.0±0.1 m³ chamber for 60 minutes at (24±4)°C and (46±10)% Relative Humidity. A removal ratio of >99.5% was achieved for Formaldehyde and Toluene in 60 minutes. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
12 Tested by Intertek. The evaluation was conducted against designated test materials: Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. The test was performed in a sealed 1.0×1.0×1.0 m (1.0 m³) odor chamber at a test room temperature of (23±2)°C (measured between 23.6∼23.9°C) and a test room humidity of (45±5)% R.H. (measured between 40∼48)% Relative Humidity. It met the odor removal rate of ≥99.9% for Sulfur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, and Naphthalene. Results may vary depending on the actual usage environment. Tested with Airmega 350, 450
