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Product of the Month:

Multi-Tech XJ-3000C Hepa & Ionic Air Purifier w/Germicidal UV Light

A revolutionary and exclusive air purifier product by Surround Air.

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Undoubtedly one of the best new air purifiers on the market today.

The XJ-3000C features 5 air purification technologies:

* Uses stainless steel needle points to produce a high concentration of negative ions for the life of the unit which effectively remove allergens, fine dust particles, chemical fumes, and other ultra-small particles from the air. Negative ions can even destroy viruses.

* Uses a HEPA Air Filter. High Efficiency Particulate Air filters are the most efficient filtration device available on the market, trapping 99.97% of particles that pass through (.3 microns or larger) so they are not allowed to be re-circulated. Captured bacteria and other micro-organisms are not able to reproduce in this air purifier as they do when captured by other brands of filters. This common drawback of air filter systems is prevented by the air ionizer and programmable ozonator located nearby the filter cartridge. Air ionizers and ozonators destroy bacteria, viruses, and other microbiological pollutants.

* Uses a Germicidal UV Light. UV (ultraviolet) lamps are scientifically proven to destroy a large variety of microbiological contaminates, including viruses, germs, bacteria, and fungi (such as mold). UV lamps are readily used in the medical field (including hospitals) to sanitize rooms and equipments, in order to prevent the spread of illness and disease. UV light has also been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control for this purpose. Life: 10,000 hours.

* Uses an Activated Carbon Air Filter. Activated carbon is the most absorbent type of filter material available, removing most varieties of chemicals, including cigarette smoke and odors. In this unit, the activated carbon filter is in the same filter cartridge as the HEPA filter.

* Programmable Ozone Production. With this unit, you control the amount of ozone that is produced. The ozone can be completely disabled, or produced in either minute amounts for filter sanitization, moderate amounts for a faint, fresh scent in the air, or higher amounts for strong odors.

Air filter replacement for the XJ-3000C (which includes the HEPA filter and the carbon filter within the same filter cartridge) is needed every one to two years.

UV lamp replacement is needed every 12 to 15 months.

Coverage area: 500 square feet.

Power consumption: 40Watts.

Dimensions: 15”x 13”x 7.75”.

Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty.
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The XJ-3000C is the best air purifier for the money. No other air ionizer combines ionization with HEPA and activated carbon air filtration, along with programmable/optional ozone capabilities.

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Allergy Related Glossary of Terms

Allergen: any substance that triggers an allergic reaction. Examples of allergens: pollen, dust mites, animal dander, molds, latex, insect venom and certain foods.

Allergic reaction: a reaction to a substance (allergen) such as pollen, mold, dust mites, pet dander, food or medication, in a sensitized person. When an allergen enters the body, the immune system releases chemicals such as histamine. These chemicals are responsible for the sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing and other signs and symptoms of allergies.

Allergic rhinitis: a condition that causes signs and symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It occurs after exposure to one or more specific airborne allergy-causing substances (allergens), such as pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander; also referred as hay fever.

Anaphylaxis: a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to such allergy-causing substances as insect venoms, latex, foods and medications. Signs and symptoms include shock, difficulty breathing, itching and hives, convulsions, and coma.

Antihistamines: a group of medications used to treat allergic symptoms by blocking the action of histamine. Histamine is responsible for the sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and other signs and symptoms of allergies.

Asthma: a condition characterized by inflammation and congestion in the bronchial tubes, causing wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing. These signs and symptoms can occur as a result of allergies.

Dust mite allergy: an allergy to the decayed bodies and fecal material of dust mites — microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, relatively humid conditions; a common element of household dust.

Epinephrine: a form of adrenaline medication used to treat severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylactic shock or insect stings. It is available in self-injectable form or can be injected by a health care provider.

Hay Fever: allergic reaction caused by the pollens of ragweed, grasses and other plants whose pollen is spread by the wind.

HEPA: high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter which removes particles in the air by forcing it through screens containing microscopic pores.

Histamine: a body chemical that's released when your immune system attacks a perceived invader (allergen). Histamine causes allergy and asthma signs and symptoms, such as narrowing of the airways, mucus secretion, wheezing, coughing, and itchy, runny nose.

Hives: an eruption of itchy, red and white raised bumps as a result of histamine released within the skin.

Nasal congestion: a swelling of the lining of the nose, often with excess mucus.

Mold: parasitic, microscopic fungi that float in the air like pollen. Mold is a common trigger for allergies and can be found in damp areas, such as the basement or bathroom, as well as in the outdoor environment in grass, leaf piles, hay, mulch or under mushrooms.

Pet dander: an allergy to the dander shed from the skin, fur and feathers of animals and birds, as well as to the pet's saliva and urine.

Pollen allergy: an allergy to pollen, the fertilizing element of flowering plants.

Pollen & Mold Count: a measure of the amount of allergens in the air. The counts are usually reported for mold spores and three types of pollen: grasses, trees and weeds. The count is reported as grains per cubic meter of air and is translated into a corresponding level: absent, low, medium or high.

Sinusitis: inflammation that occurs with allergies may block sinus drainage and increase susceptibility to sinusitis; may be acute or chronic.

Urticaria (hives): itchy, swollen, red bumps or patches on the skin that appear suddenly as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens. They can appear anywhere on the body including the face, lips, tongue, throat or ears. Hives vary in size and can last for minutes or days.
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A Runny Nose: what to do?

A stuffy or runny nose because of a cold, the flu or seasonal allergies…a nuisance indeed. Here are some tips to help you cope and manage:

* Blow your nose. in most cases, this will be all you need to do to alleviate the problem.

* Take an antihistamine. This type of medication counteracts histamine and helps dry up some of the mucus your nose produces.

* Avoid irritants. Certain things may irritate your airway and cause increased mucus production. Some common irritants include cigarette smoke and sudden temperature changes.

* Use a humidifier. Dry air thickens and dries mucus in your nose and throat.
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* Rinse with saline sprays. Saltwater rinses - or saline sprays - thin your mucus and get rid of irritants.
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* See your doctor. If the problem persists, your nasal discharge is thick and a color other than white or gray - for instance, green or yellow. This may be a sign of a bacterial infection, such as sinusitis, your doctor may recommend a steroid nasal spray.

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Products For Healthier Living
Capture Carpet Cleaning Kit: proven to remove allergens such as dust mite allergens, mold, mildew, pollen and pet dander by up to 70% more than vacuuming alone.
Kit contains * one 4 lb. re-sealable pail of dry carpet cleaner with sifter applicator * one 24 oz. bottle of Soil Release pre-mist, * one 7 in. carpet brush. A convenient kit with proper use instructions and carpet maintenance plan included.
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