How to Extract Harmful Fumes from Industrial Applications and Produce Clean Air

Many industrial machines, (ex. laser welding machines) produce dangerous fumes which, if not properly filtered, could cause serious health risks or even death for the employees who operate them. These machines and also smaller applications, like soldering stations should be interfaced with air extraction and filtration machines.

Contact a manufacturer of air extraction and filtration machines. Many air filtration company web sites offer tools to help you choose the correct machine and filter combination needed to filter the type of fumes or vapors present in your application. There are a number of harmful pollutants that may be filtered using the correct machine and filter combination including dust, gases, laser emissions, vapors, odors, etc. Invest enough time to make the correct decision as to which machine and filters will best work in your application.

Install the recommended machine, strictly adhering to the manufacturer's specifications, and be sure to use the correct filters. Keep several copies of the installation and maintenance instructions that were provided with the machine. If you have questions, do not hesitate to call the manufacturer. Improper installation could result in serious injury or death. Keep a supply of replacement filters in stock in order to avoid unnecessary down time or the temptation to operate without filtering the air.

Clean the air filtration machine regularly and replace the filters on schedule so that it continues to operate efficiently. Some air filtration machines include a warning system to alert the user when a filter is too saturated and needs replacement.

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How to Reduce the Amount of Dust in Your Home

A dusty home is an unhealthy place to live and very uncomfortable for those with dust allergies. Follow these easy tips to remove much of this dust from your home.

The first step in reducing the amount of dust in your home is to understand what causes this problem. Dust forms due to a number of things, including pet dander, dirt particles entering from outside the home, the decomposition of upholstered furniture and clothing, insects and their waste, dead human skin cells that have been shed, and many others. Through routine cleaning practices and some preventative measures, all of these problems may be controlled to an extent.

Let's begin with the central air conditioning system if your home is equipped with one. It makes no sense to clean and dust while there is a large machine recirculating dust and spewing it all over the house. Make an appointment to have the ducts cleaned and in the meantime replace the air filter with a high quality filter that is rated for maximum filtration of dust and allergens. Regardless of the directions specified on the filter, replace it every month. Leaving an air filter in place for several months at a time in a home with a high level of dust will cause unnecessary stress on the central air system and result in costly repairs.

Now do a thorough cleaning of your entire home using furniture polish and clean cloths where applicable. Don't forget to dust ceiling fans, blinds, drawers, and cabinets. Clean every surface in the home where dust could settle. Be sure to wash all bedding materials and if possible wash your curtains. Mop all hardwood and laminate floors and vacuum all carpeted areas using a vacuum with a Hepa filter. Clean your shower and bathtubs. At least once a month, move furniture, including dressers, beds, refrigerator, clothes washer, and clothes dryer and clean behind and underneath them. As this is a time consuming and often strenuous process, it may be necessary to alternate one area of furniture a month and then another the next month. Cleaning behind these pieces of furniture just a few times a year is better than never cleaning behind them at all.

Verify that each entrance of your home is equipped with a mat for guests to wipe their feet on. If you own a pet, be sure to bathe and brush them frequently. Check for cracks and crevices in your home where air may be flowing from the outside and repair them. If your home is equipped with attic stairs, verify that the door is sealing properly when closed. Products are available now that may be installed on an attic entrance that seals the door when shut.


If the dust problem persists, invest in an air purifying machine. The ionic air purifying machines do not require replacement filters and help capture a large amount of dust from the air. Consider removing large area rugs and upholstered furniture from your home. Switching carpeted areas to hardwood or laminate flooring will also greatly reduce the level of dust in a home. Be sure to keep closets and drawers which contain clothes shut at all times when not in use.  Following these simple tips will reduce much of the dust in a home and will simplify the cleaning process in the future.

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