Air conditioners of the latest generation not only provide a favorable temperature in the room, but also purify the air. This is due to the presence of filtration systems. Users who want to maintain the basics of health should use the air conditioners correctly, in accordance with the instructions.
Where are the bacteria in the air conditioner
There are bacteria in the air conditioner, they get into the body along with dust. It is damp and warm enough to breed. Condensate tray, fan impeller, fan wheel - all this after six months of intensive use is covered with a layer of dust and mold.
Some of the most dangerous bacteria in the air conditioner are legionella.
They were discovered in the late 70s in America. Swiftly attacking the body microbes are able to cause death. True, recent research by scientists suggests that in modern split-systems, the conditions for the "residence" of legionella are unfavorable. Bacteria feel good at 30 - 35 degrees, but the temperature in the latest air conditioners is much lower. However, there is no single answer to the question about legionella in split systems.
Fungi in conditioners
If an unpleasant smell comes out of it when starting up the equipment, this clearly indicates that there are fungi in the air conditioner. Mold spores get here as well as bacteria, along with dust. In damp, they multiply rapidly, form colonies and begin to secrete their own spores. Fungi in conditioners are very dangerous for the health of all people.
But children, allergies and people with a weakened body feel their presence more acutely than anyone else.
How to save your health
In order not to undermine the basics of health, the conditioner should be kept clean.
To do this, once every 8 to 12 weeks, the filters are vacuum cleaned or washed. It depends on the type of filter. Some do not need to be cleaned; cartridges are replaced with new ones. But such a procedure must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Only an expert can professionally clean the air conditioner. Therefore, preventive work is necessary for the health of the owners themselves. The specialist does not just blow dust out of the grill. At first, all parts that cannot be removed and cleaned under a tap are washed with a steam generator. And then with the help of a disinfectant solution, all harmful microorganisms that inhabit the inside of the air conditioner are destroyed. This procedure is called antibacterial cleaning.
