Indoor air can, in fact, be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Given how much time we spend indoors, it’s necessary to have an air purifying device. Air purifiers clean the air in the home by trapping pollutants. Pollutants like pet dander and dust can cause respiratory problems when inhaled over a long period of time; furthermore, pollutants such as viruses, odor-causing chemicals, mold spores, and bacteria can irritate allergy sufferers and make everyone’s nose drippy. When it comes to air purifying systems, there are several different kinds. Below, we’ll discuss the most common types of air purifiers to help people choose the right device.
UV Air Purifier
A UV air purifier uses ultraviolet light to remove viruses, bacteria, and pathogens. Rather than filtering the air through traditional HEPA filters or electrostatic ionizers like ionic or electronic, UV lights vaporize airborne bacteria and viruses by breaking molecular bonds in DNA. This type of device is small, compact, and inexpensive.
HEPA Air Purifier
A HEPA air purifier is a must-have for anyone with allergies or asthma. These devices clean the air by removing 99.7% of all particles larger than 0.2 microns from the air, so they’re great for anyone who suffers from stuffy noses, stuffy heads, and congestion. They can also help to remove allergens like pollen and dander from the air, which helps prevent symptoms of seasonal allergies like hay fever when used year-round.
Advanced Carbon Air Purifier
An activated carbon air purifier is great for removing odors, chemicals, fumes, smoke, and gasses from the air. It is also effective at eliminating pollen, dander, and mold if it has a HEPA filter. However, basic carbon air purifiers should only be used if odors and fumes are one’s major concerns.
Ionic Air Purifier
Ionic air purifiers are extremely quiet and operate without a motor. They emit negative ions into the air, which bond with positively charged, airborne particles like dust, making these particles so heavy that they eventually fall out of the air. While these devices are effective, many of them are pretty large, which makes them not portable.
