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3 tips when shopping for air purifiers
Air purifiers come in various types, but it's important to know how they measure air purification. HEPA is a common label, but it's not always clear what level of HEPA filter a purifier has. Nowadays, many air purifiers can filter out organic particles such as TVOC and formaldehyde, as well as visible particles.
Particles are categorised based on their size:
- PM10 refers to construction dust and other particles that are almost visible.
- PM2.5 includes pollen and other similar particles.
- PM1 includes viruses (Covid, for example) and other similar particles.
There are also air purifiers that can cool the room.
To purify the air in your entire home can be expensive and difficult, so why not start with a smaller space like your bedroom? This not only helps you sleep better but also makes it easier to manage allergies during the day with medication.
When shopping for an air purifier, don't just focus on the brand and model. While many units come with a new filter, it's important to consider how easy it will be to get replacement filters in the future. Look for an air purifier that you can easily find new filters for.
Air filters usually have multiple layers. Some layers can be washed by hand, while others need to be swapped out after several months. You can find information on how long a filter lasts in the manual that comes with the air purifier.
FAQ
An air purifier cleans the air from airborne particles such as allergens, mould, pollen, and smoke.
There are three different kinds of air purifiers which clean the air in different ways:
- Filtered: the air is sucked in through the fans in the machine and is cleaned with filters, for example, a carbon filter or a HEPA-filter.
- Ionic: the particles in the air are bound with the help of negative ions that the air purifier produces.
- UV: the air is cleaned of mould and pollutants because the air purifier creates a process of photocatalysis.
An air purifier can help soothe the issues of people who are allergic to pollen or animals, for example. It can be a good investment, regardless of whether you are allergic or not. Our homes are full of particles from exhaust fumes, pollen, dust from outside, and also from other people. Our body is affected when these particles are breathed in, and apart from making us allergic; they can also make us tired and ill.
An air purifier cleans the air in your home, and it can make you feel both more alert and healthier.
About one to four times a year. It all depends on how good the environment is, where you use it, and how often you use it. Some air purifiers are fitted with a removable and rinsable filter, but the ability to filter out particles becomes less with time, so you should check the filter regularly.
If you are allergic and want to purchase an air purifier for this reason, we recommend that you talk to your doctor about which kind would be best suited for your needs. There are some models which are better for animal allergies, while other models are better for pollen allergies. Visit Allergy UK for a list of the models which are recommended for people who have asthma or allergies.