Air Purifiers & Odor Eliminators

Air purifiers use internal fans system to trap contaminants such as dust, pollen, bacteria, pet dander, odors, and smoke, cleansing the air. They then circulate back the clean air, ensuring the air within homes and rooms with purifiers is clean and healthy. Some air cleaners have timers that schedule how often the purifier repeats the process.

Types of air purifiers
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are highly efficient. They remove up to 99.97 percent of air pollutants and particles. This type of air purifier helps prevents the multiplication of viruses and bacteria trapped in the air. Some filters require replacement every month, while permanent HEPA purifiers have filters that do not need replacement. They are reusable and require regular cleaning.

Ultraviolet (UV) purifiers remove viruses and bacteria from the air using UV lights to penetrate the micro-organisms, thereby killing them and preventing replication. They are not always used alone for air purification and work best with the synergy of another type of air purifier, such as HEPA.

Ionic purifiers cleanse the air of dust, allergens, viruses, bacteria, and smoke, but they do not get rid of odors. The filters in some air cleaners require regular cleaning, while others are self-cleaning. The ionic purifier works by discharging negative ions to attach to particles in the air, making them too heavy to remain airborne, but the pollutants remain in the room. These purifiers are quiet and function without a motor.

Activated carbon filters function by using tiny pores to absorb and capture contaminants that pass through the filters. They conveniently remove odor, chemicals, and smoke, but they’re incapable of removing allergens and dust.

Choosing a suitable air purifier
The size of the air purifier selected depends on the area of a house or room that needs cleansing of air. People with allergies or asthma might require a purifier that helps manage the symptoms based on the air change rate of the air cleaner. Air purifiers come in small, medium, large, and whole-house sizes to allow the users to select one that meets their needs.

Air purifier filter maintenance and replacement
Air purifiers require a regular change of filters to ensure they work efficiently. Different purifiers require filter changes at different time intervals. Reducing dust in homes and workplaces can help lengthen the lifespan of filters and reduce replacement intervals. Some air cleaners have permanent filters that require cleaning and not replacement, making them cost-effective.

Are home air purifiers different from office purifiers?
There are various types of air cleaners designed to serve the diverse user needs for home and office environments. They have varied features and mechanisms aimed at cleansing contaminants that are in a specific environment.

Are there smart air purifiers?
There are Wi-Fi-enabled purifiers that allow you to monitor and control the quality of air from anywhere. These models have air quality monitors that detect the level of contaminants in the air and adjust accordingly. Some purifiers have apps that send alerts when the filters need replacing.

Are there portable air purifiers?
Air purifiers come in different sizes. Some are ideal for homes and offices as well as portable ones that are ideal as travel accessories. Others are portable from one room to another. Some have a combination of the elimination of odors and contaminants, while others target specific pollutants.