Air Purifiers During Cold & Flu Season: Your Defense Against Airborne Viruses
Cold and flu season is here. Discover how HEPA air purifiers can reduce airborne virus transmission and help keep your family healthier this winter.
As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, cold and flu season arrives with a vengeance. But there's a powerful tool you can use to protect your family: air purification. Scientific research shows that HEPA filters can capture airborne viruses and bacteria, significantly reducing transmission risk in indoor spaces. During winter months when ventilation is limited and everyone's gathering indoors, a DIY air purifier running 24/7 can make a real difference. The Corsi-Rosenthal Box design, with its high CADR of 300-600 CFM, continuously filters and cleans your indoor air, removing virus particles before they can infect your family. Combined with other preventive measures like handwashing and staying home when sick, air purification provides an extra layer of protection during the most challenging months of the year.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Run air purifier 24/7 during cold/flu season
- Place in high-traffic areas (living room, kitchen)
- Replace filters after illness outbreaks
- Combine with proper ventilation
- Keep humidity at 40-60% to reduce virus survival
- Clean surfaces regularly
- Encourage handwashing
- Consider multiple units for larger homes