Published By: Sayan Paul

All you need to know about air purifiers

Air purifiers are nowadays a must-have thing in indoor spaces.

They may reduce your risk of several health issues.

Here's more!

As research has found, indoor air pollution can sometimes be five to ten times more contagious than outdoor'. Needless to say, that it's extremely hazardous to your health, as you spend about 90% of your time indoors, be it at home or workspace.

Poor indoor air quality triggers numerous issues such as headache, skin rashes, itchy eyes, asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc., and even lung cancer. Hence, it's important to take the necessary steps to reduce the pollution inside your house.

Experts suggest that the best option for the purpose is installing an air purifier. This helps eliminate the contaminants from the surrounding air, making it suitable for you to breathe.

How does an air purifier work?

An air purifier typically consists of one or multiple filters, and also a fan attached to them. The purifier captures the polluted air inside using the fan and then passes it through the filters. Thus, the pollutants get trapped in the filter, releasing clean air back into the room.

Some air purifiers depend on technologies (instead of filtration methods) like ionization, UV lamps, electronic precipitation, etc.

A guide to buying the right air purifier

There are several things you need to consider before buying an air purifier.

Most air purifiers available in the market are designed for medium-sized rooms. So, consider the size of your room first, before getting a purifier.

Make sure that the purifier is Energy Star-Rated, as this conserves energy and also saves money.

The device should have a TRUE HEPA filter, which is the gold standard for indoor air purifiers.

Understand the type of pollutants your room has, and then go for a purifier that is good at eliminating them.

Do not buy Ozone based purifiers, as these might be harmful to your health.

People living in industrial areas are advised to use a purifier having Activated Carbon filters. These filters absorb harmful gases and deliver fresh, odor-free air.

Make sure that the purifier boasts a strong pre-filter. It helps eliminate large particles from the air.

It's good to buy an air purifier that has a high CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate). This ensures better filtration of the air inside the room.

The fan of the purifier can be noisy. Hence, check the noise levels first, and opt for the one that has less than 45 decibels.

Last but not the least, you need to replace the filters in time, to keep the purifier functioning. Hence, it's suggested to buy a product that includes free post-sale service for at least six months.