What Are Biological Pollutants?
Biological pollutants is a term covering those pollutants that are biological in nature, including microorganisms such as mold spores, viruses, and bacteria. These pollutants generally cannot simply be filtered out of the air the way that dust or dirt can. This is the case for 2 main reasons. First of all, they are often so small that a filter efficient enough to trap them would not be appropriate for residential use. Secondly, they are capable of reproducing.
When the pollutants are trapped, that does not stop them from growing in numbers further. There is no point in trapping the pollutants if they are still going to thrive. That is why pollutant destruction methods are the better option. UV germicidal lamps emit UV rays that are safe for family members and pets in the house. The rays are confined to the ductwork, regardless. For the aforementioned biological pollutants, though, the effects of the rays are deadly.
The UV radiation disrupts the pollutants at a molecular level. They will either be completely destroyed, rendered incapable of reproduction, or both. These systems are very simple and require very little in the way of maintenance, other than changing out the bulbs as needed. To learn more, give the pros at G & S Heating Cooling & Electric a call.
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