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Why An Air Purifier Should Be On Your Child's Back-To-School Checklist - Solenco South Africa

Why An Air Purifier Should Be On Your Child's Back-To-School Checklist

The start of the year has seen millions of children return to school, many for the first time in over a year. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably already checked every item off your child’s back-to-school list. There is however one item that has to be included that you might have missed: an air purifier with a true HEPA filter!

While clean air is crucial for people of all ages, children and teenagers are particularly vulnerable to pollution. The following are the top five reasons why an air purifier should be on your back-to-school shopping list:

Air purifiers improve cognition

PM 2.5 and ultrafine particles are the most toxic pollutants in the air, posing the greatest health risk. PM2.5 is made up of a combination of solid and liquid particles hanging in the air.

These particles are easily inhaled and penetrate deep into the lungs. PM can go to the brain in a variety of ways once within the body, interfering with immune cells and causing inflammation and a myriad of other problems.

To limit your child's exposure to toxins, it's critical to be an informed shopper. Taking simple steps such as purchasing a kid-friendly air purifier and installing it in your child's room can drastically decrease or remove pollutants that may move into your child's lungs. 

Air purifiers lead to better attendance

Asthma affects an enormous amount of children in South Africa and it is largely caused by allergens present in homes and schools. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of absenteeism among children. An air purifier with a HEPA filter will not only remove 99.95% of asthma-inducing allergens but will also reduce the number of days your child misses school. 

They make bedrooms safer

School-related devices and goods have the potential to be a major source of indoor pollution. You might not have known this, but computers, carpets, and cleaning chemicals release more volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than other items throughout your house.

VOCs are a mixture of gases and scents released by a wide range of daily items. VOCs can produce headaches, respiratory irritation, nausea, lack of coordination, and extreme fatigue in people who are exposed to them for a short period. 

Use an air purifier with an activated carbon filter to remove VOCs from your child's bedroom and keep them safe from pollutant contamination. 

Mental health goes on the up 

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, mental health disorders have become more prevalent. The most typically diagnosed mental disorders in children include ADHD, behaviour issues, anxiety, and depression.

Mental health is a complex issue that is influenced by a variety of circumstances. However, recent research demonstrates that slight rises in air pollution are linked to significant increases in depression and anxiety and that growing up in polluted areas can give rise to mental health issues. 

Because most of us spend 90% of our time indoors, investing in a high-quality air purifier can have a monumental impact on your child's mental health and keep them excelling at a high level in their schooling. 

Sleep is plentiful 

Getting children to bed earlier offers greater advantages than providing parents a few extra hours of sleep. Studies have shown that children's sleep recharges them cognitively and physically. Sleep aids in development, cardiovascular health, weight management, infection prevention, increased attention spans, and learning. Furthermore, for children, better sleep and good air quality go hand in hand.

School-aged children require around 11 hours of sleep every night, whereas pre-schoolers require somewhat more (13 hours).

As a result, youngsters spend a lot of time in their beds, where allergens and asthma triggers abundantly roam free. Dust mites, germs, viruses, and chemicals from inside, as well as particle pollution from the outside that enters through windows and ventilation systems, are among them.

Since clean air obviously helps children sleep better, an air purifier might be a perfect addition to the family. Its ability to eliminate allergens from your child's room, together with the silence it provides, allows them to receive the rest they need to stay healthy and have a successful school year.

Which is the best air purifier for your child?

Taking into account safety and effectiveness, the best air purifier for using around kids is one that removes the pollutants that affect them the most while also being relatively quiet. An air purifier that combines a HEPA filter with a carbon filter for removing VOCs along with mechanisms for protecting against PM 2.5 is a good choice.

Our solution, the Solenco CF8500 air purifier, is an offering of light at the end of the tunnel. It is now fitted with a PM 2.5 display sensor and auto function that causes the fan speed to adapt to the air quality of the room, relinquishing your space of dangerous pollutants and giving you fresh air to breathe in. The device is also extremely quiet making it extra effective for kids’ rooms.

Raising kids is hard. Making the right choices to keep them safe from harm should be easy. Make your purchase today and help keep your kids healthy whilst they grow up. 

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