Staying Safe Indoors for the Holidays

How Does Air Quality Relate to Thanksgiving?

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to spending quality time with family and friends while indulging in delicious foods. However, it’s essential to consider things beyond preparing the perfect turkey and setting a beautiful table. In particular, it’s crucial to take measures to stay safe indoors during Thanksgiving, given the ongoing concerns about air quality and respiratory health. As you may already know, indoor air could be 3 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air and in some cases, can even be up to 100 times more polluted according to the EPA. 

During Thanksgiving, we often cook for extended periods of time, leading to the release of various pollutants and odors into our home. These pollutants can include cooking odors, smoke, and even potentially harmful particles such as ozone and formaldehyde. Of course, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without the aromatic smells of roasted turkey, savory stuffing, and mouthwatering pies filling our homes. However, the odors and smoke generated during cooking can pose health risks when they accumulate indoors.

A Solution for The Home

No one wants their guests bothered by cooking odors, and definitely must not expose them to other harmful pollutants that can lead to various health issues, particularly for those with respiratory conditions, allergies, or sensitivities. Even healthy individuals may experience discomfort due to the strong odors and the potential irritation of the respiratory system. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective solution to combat indoor air pollution during Thanksgiving and year-round: air purifiers. 

How AirDoctor Air Purifiers Can Help

These devices are designed to capture indoor pollutants, allergens, and airborne contaminants from the air, to help you and your loved ones breathe easier. Here are some key benefits of using an air purifier during Thanksgiving:

1. Reduced Cooking Odors: AirDoctor air purifiers come equipped with a VOC carbon-activated filter that can effectively capture and neutralize cooking odors, leaving your home smelling fresh and clean.
2. Captures Smoke and Particles: AirDoctor’s UltraHEPA filter has been independently tested and proven to capture airborne pollutants down to .003 microns in size – including smoke and its tiny particles!
3. Improved Respiratory Health: By reducing indoor air pollution in your home, AirDoctor can help alleviate respiratory issues, such as allergy symptoms, asthma, and other breathing difficulties. This is particularly important if you have family members or guests with respiratory sensitivities.
4. Enhanced Overall Comfort: Cleaner air makes for a more pleasant and comfortable indoor environment, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the Thanksgiving celebration without worrying about unwanted odors and pollutants.

When selecting an air purifier for your Thanksgiving festivities, consider the size of the room or area you intend to use it in. AirDoctor has 4 different sizes of air purifiers to fit the needs of any home and or room size. All with an advanced 3 stage filtration system designed to capture indoor pollutants such as odors, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, smoke particles, bacteria and viruses.

Conclusion

We should always keep our home environment safe and healthy, especially during Thanksgiving when everyone is gathering indoors. By using an AirDoctor air purifier, you can significantly reduce indoor air pollution, ensuring a safer, more comfortable, and healthier environment for you and your loved ones. So, this Thanksgiving, while you’re savoring the delightful aroma of your feast, you can also breathe easy knowing that AirDoctor has you and your indoor air covered. Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday with your loved ones!