AIR CLEANERS

Mold is a major reason people are looking into air cleaners. Both mold and mildew are a kind of fungus. They're often found indoors in damp places, and can do serious damage to your house. They reproduce by sending out tiny spores into the air - a problem for people because they get lodged in your lungs and in your nose. Some people are allergic to the spores, and these allergies can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, congestion, discharge air cleaner mold from the nose, and skin problems. The spores can also make asthma worse (or even cause it in some cases). In short, you don't want to be breathing in mold or mildew spores.

On balance, though, they're a good idea if you've got sensitivity to mold. If you've had it in your house once, you could easily get it again. Spores can come in from outside, too. Just make sure that the brand you get is described as "HEPA." There are lots of different kinds of filters,air cleaner mold but if it's not HEPA it may not get the spores out due to their small size. It might also be a good idea to look for one with a carbon filter. They are good at getting rid of smells, which often accompany mold and mildew.