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H E A LT H Y H O M E E N V I R O N M E N T G U I D ESimple solutionsfor clean air and waterFor more information, visitLowes.com/HealthyHomeEnergyStar Partner of the Year.AYEVERYDLPROICWES*TEED!ARANIf you happen to find a lower price, we’llmatch it PLUS take off an additional 10%.GU 2005 by Lowe’s All Rights ReservedLowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.6917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 1-26/20/05 5:28:44 PM
Come toLowe’s for cleanerair and waterTable of ContentsMake your home’s air cleaner and safer .3 Air Filters. 4 Air Purifiers .5 Live Plants . 6 HEPA Filter Vacuums. 6The quality of the air and water supply in many households is not asclean and safe as you might think. And some homeowners may bereluctant to take steps towards improvement because they think it may beexpensive or time-consuming.Lowe’s offers simple and affordable solutionsto drastically improve household air andwater quality and create a healthy livingenvironment. Plus, our knowledgeable staff isalways willing to provide suggestions on theright solutions for you. Humidifiers .7 Dehumidifiers . 8Make clean, safe water flow in your home. 9 Water Filtration.10 Point-of-Entry Filters .11 Point-of-Use Filters . 12Try these tips for a healthy home environment .14Visit Lowe’s today –we want to be your healthy home partner.26917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 3-26/20/05 5:29:22 PM
Make yourhome’s aircleaner and saferThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks poor indoor air qualityamong the top five environmental risks to our health, and reports indicatethat indoor concentrations of air contaminants can be up to five timeshigher than levels outside.Everyday activities such as cooking and cleaning can increaseconcentrations of unclean air. Even dusting and vacuuming can do more toharm the air quality in your home than help if not done properly.PlantPollenDustMiteBacteriaHumanSkinE. ColiFabricFibersCommon household dust is actually made up of pollen, plant and moldspores, microscopic fungi, pet dander, dust mite debris, lint, smoke particles,bacteria and other contaminants that can adversely affect your health.HEALTHY TIP:Keep live plants throughout yourhome to continuously add oxygento the air.Air FiltersHome air filters, also commonly called furnace filters, are your first lineof defense for improved air quality in your home. Lowe’s carries a wideselection of furnace filters in varied sizes to meet your needs. For bestresults, choose high-performance pleated filters and replace them at leastonce a month.3M Ultra Allergen Filter 15.97All Filters Are Not Created EqualThe most commonly used fiberglass air filters primarily serve to protect theHVAC system’s mechanical parts and are not very effective at removingcontaminants from air. Reusable filters made of material that can be rinsedclean are also ineffective at filtering small particles. For better performance,look for high efficiency pleated filters with an electrostatic charge and greatersurface area to capture more debris. These can attractand capture 10 to 30 times more airborne particlesHEALTHY TIP:than basic fiberglass filters.Buy home air filters several at a time, soWhat is “MERV”? (MinimumEfficiency Reporting Value)you’ll always have one handy to makechanging convenient.Most filters are labeled with a MERV rating number, which measures afilter’s ability to trap particles ranging in size from 3.0 microns to 10.0 microns.Residential filters commonly have MERV ratings of 1-12. The higher theMERV rating, the more efficient the filter. The American Lung Associationrecommends a MERV rating of 10 or higher.36917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 3-446/20/05 5:29:42 PM
Air PurifiersAir purifiers remove a high percentage of contaminants and allergens in thehome by drawing air through a filter to trap particles. Clean air is circulatedback into the room. They are typically stand-alone, portable units that cleanthe air in one room at a time. But there are also purifiers that can be installedin central heating and cooling system ducts to clean the air in the entire house.Air purifiers use High Efficiency ParticulateArresting (HEPA) FiltersWhirlpool HEPA FilterItem #85508 – 59.88These premium HEPA filters consist of a core filter folded back andforth over corrugated separators. HEPA filters remove 99.97% ofair pollutants 0.3 microns or larger from the air. Many air purifiersfeature electronic replacement reminders.Live PlantsPlacing live plants throughout your home adds oxygen to the air and improvesoverall air quality. Certain plants like Bamboo Palms, Spider Plants, FloweringMums and the Peace Lily can reduce common household pollutants.HEPA Filtered VacuumsTo prevent your vacuum cleaner from spewing dust and debris intothe air, select a vacuum with a HEPA sealed system filter. True HEPAvacuum filters have completely sealed airflow systems that reduce theamount of dirt recycled by the vacuum. HEPA vacuums are especiallyrecommended for homes with allergy and asthma sufferers.HEALTHY TIP:When selecting an air purifierlook for an AHAM seal forcertified performance.CADR measures the amount of clean air that a purifierdelivers into a room. It gauges real world performance,taking into account filter efficiency, air flow androom size. CADR is the single most important pieceof information you need to make a head to headcomparison of air cleaner performance.Hunter5HEALTHY TIP:5Don’t be misled by vacuum accessoriescalling themselves “HEPA-type” filters.These are not actual HEPA filters and allowa greater percentage of allergensto be recycled.yearLimitedwarranty Ultra IonizingHEPA Air PurifierItem# 163377 – 1986917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 5-6Dyson DC14 AnimalUpright Vacuum CleanerItem #217085 – 549The Clean AirDelivery Rate (CADR)ElectroluxItem #183466 – 298, 123992 – 598,202994 – 99866/20/05 5:30:28 PM
Make clean, safe waterflow in your homeYour home’s tap water can contains a startling variety of contaminants.Some of these may affect the water’s taste or odor, while others couldthreaten your family’s health. If your water smells or tastes bad, there is littledoubt that impurities are present. Common contaminants include rust andsediment, which can collect as residue in your dishwasher, bathtubor commode.If your house relies on a well, your water is morelikely to be contaminated by bacteria and parasites.Certain parasites can survive even in chlorinatedmunicipal water supplies, posing a potentiallyserious health risk.Water FiltrationIf your home was built prior to 1986, your watermay also be contaminated with lead from pipes usedin construction or at your municipal water facility.Consumption of lead contaminated water can bevery dangerous to your family’s health.ProtozoaPlanktonInfluenzavirusMercuryThe popularity of bottled water is on the rise as consumers become awareof the impurities that can be found in tap water. But bottled water can beexpensive and inconvenient — and you can’t even be certain of how pureit really is. A practical alternative is to use a waterfiltration system in your home.AlgaeBacteriaThere are two main categories of homewater filtration systems: “point-of-entry”filters that treat all the water coming intothe home, or “point-of-use” filters that cleana single water source.Britta Riviera PitcherItem #116701 – 24.96Whirlpool Whole House LargeCapacity Prefiltration SystemItem #89378 – 54.3396917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 9-10106/20/05 5:31:23 PM
Point-of-Use FiltersThese systems target filtration efforts on a specific source. Point-of-use filterscome in many varieties — some effectively remove contaminants such aslead, bacteria and sediment, while others only remove bad tastes and odors.Be sure to choose a filter that suits your home’s needs.Point-of-Entry FiltersAlso known as whole home filters, these are placed in themain water line and are designed to remove sediment andrust particles from all the water entering your home. Inaddition to improving the quality of drinking water, theyhelp protect your plumbing and appliances that can bedamaged by sediment. Under sink filters provide maximum filtration to the water going to aspecific faucet, with the unit placed conveniently out of plain view. Inolder homes with lead pipes or fixtures, under sink filters are especiallyrecommended for safer drinking water. Faucet-mount filters connect directly to the faucet andrequire no plumbing connections. They are very easyto install but provide limited filtration compared tohidden under sink filters. Some refrigerators have builtin systems to filter waterAll water filtration systems require ongoingand ice. Otherwise, incare and maintenance to function properly.line refrigerator filtrationBe sure to change filter cartridges ona routine schedule according to thesystems are available.HEALTHY TIP:Whirlpool Standard Whole HouseClear Pre-Filtration SystemItem #89376 – 31.73manufacturer’s recommendations.PUR PlusItem # 09536 – 19.97Visit Lowe’s for everything youneed to create a healthy home.116917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 11-12126/20/05 5:31:50 PM
Try these tips for a healthyhome environment Drink and cook with purified water. Bottled water works, but for thelong-term, an under-the-sink or whole house water filtration systemis less expensive and more convenient. Store kitchen sponges and dishrags where they can air-dry betweenuses. Replace or wash them in bleach regularly. Every time you take out the liner bag in the kitchen trash, spray thepail with disinfectant. Close the toilet lid when flushing. Every flush can spray liquid up toa 20-foot radius, leaving sinks, toothbrushes and makeup exposedto germs. Vacuum at least twice a week. A vacuum with an accordion-styleHEPA filter is recommended. Dust with a damp cloth or a magnetically-charged dust cloth to keepdust from flying into the air. Wash sheets weekly and blankets at least every two weeks. Use hotwater to kill dust mites. Bathe your pets once a week to reduce dander. Use an allergenreducing topical product on your pet’s coat. Install and maintain a carbon monoxide detector.For cleaner air, cleaner waterand everything you need to createa healthy home environment –come to Lowe’s, or visitLowes.com/HealthyHome.136917 Lowes Healthy Bro 1.10.indd 13-14AYEVERYDLPROICWES*!ANTEEDIf you happen to find a lower price, we’llmatch it PLUS take off an additional 10%.GUAR146/20/05 5:32:00 PM
in systems to filter water and ice. Otherwise, in-line refrigerator filtration systems are available. PUR Plus Item # 09536 - 19.97 Whirlpool Standard Whole House Clear Pre-Filtration System Item #89376 - 31.73 Visit Lowe's for everything you need to create a healthy home. 6917 Lowes Healthy Bro_1.10.indd 11-12 6/20/05 5:31:50 PM
