How to choose an air purifier
Clean air in an apartment is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. Dust, pollen, and pet hair can all cause allergies and breathing problems. Unpleasant odors from food or tobacco, as well as harmful chemicals from household products, can create discomfort and even threaten your health. An air purifier can help get rid of these issues and create a healthier atmosphere in your home.
Why do I need an air purifier?
Improves air quality: The air purifier helps to remove dust, pet hair, pollen, and other small particles from the air, which can cause allergies and worsen asthma symptoms. It also improves breathing and overall health.
Eliminates unpleasant odors: The purifier eliminates unpleasant odors from smoking, cooking, and the use of household chemicals. This makes the air in your home cleaner and fresher.
Resists microbes and viruses: During the spread of disease, the purifier helps reduce the concentration of viruses and microbes in the air, making it safer to breathe. Ultraviolet and ionization cleaning methods help disinfect the air and reduce the risk of infection. This is especially important for families with children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.Creates a comfortable atmosphere at home. Air purifiers are especially useful in homes with poor ventilation or in urban areas where windows face busy streets. A well-chosen air purifier can help you breathe easier and feel better, no matter what the outside conditions are like.
How the air gets clean
The cleaner has filters and cleaning systems that help capture particles from the air. These systems can help remove allergens, odors, and chemical compounds. However, not all cleaners have the same features, so it's important to check before buying.
HEPA filters are great for capturing up to 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns, including dust, pollen, and dust mites. This makes them ideal for people with allergies and a sensitive sense of smell.
Carbon filters remove odors, smoke, and volatile organic compounds. They work by absorbing the molecules into their porous structure. These filters are often combined with HEPA filters for better performance.
Ionizers give particles an electric charge that attracts them to surfaces or collects them in the cleaner. UV lamps destroy bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Photocatalytic systems use photocatalysts to break down harmful chemicals into harmless substances.Ozonator - generates ozone (O3), which can also break down substances.
Guide of choice
To choose the right air purifier for you, follow these steps:
1. **Determine your needs:** If you have asthma or allergies, you may want to consider a cleaner with HEPA filters, which can capture small particles and allergens. If you want to remove unpleasant odors, carbon filters can help. During illness, ultraviolet lights and photocatalytic technology can disinfect the air.
2. **Consider the size of the room:** Each model has a recommended coverage area, so check the specifications to make sure it's suitable for your space. Larger rooms may require a more powerful cleaner.
3. **Look at the noise level:** The noise level is important if you want to use the cleaner in a bedroom or children's room. Look for low-noise models (30-40 decibels) that won't disturb sleep or daily activities. Read reviews to see how loud the device is in different settings.
4. Learn about the modes and additional features
Models with different modes of operation let you customize air purification: the turbo mode helps remove odors during cooking, and for sleeping, it's better to use the quiet mode.
Timers, indicators for filter replacement, remote control, built-in air quality sensors, and the ability to create smart home scenarios — all these extra features make using the cleaner easier and more efficient.
5. Find out which filters are used and how often they need to be replaced
HEPA filters usually need to be replaced every 6-12 months, while carbon filters need to be changed every 3-6 months. Some models have washable filters that last longer.
