Category: Air Purifier-Technology

Like me, you may have become gradually more concerned about air pollution over the years. Surprisingly, in the United States poor air quality, especially particulate pollution, is a very significant cause of death and disability. So it is natural to consider the options for an anti pollution mask. I wanted to find an effective and…

Air purifiers remove particles and chemicals from the air. So, what is a negative ion air purifier and how does it work? A negative ion air purifier is one that causes particles in the air to gain a negative charge, which makes them bind together with positively charged particles and fall out of the air…

Airborne particulate matter has been linked to respiratory illness and premature aging of the lungs. Particles in the air when breathed in can enter the bloodstream. They have been found in our brains and pollution is thought to be linked to an increased incidence of dementia. Airborne particles have also been found in placentas. It…

Buying an Air Purifier-Don’t Make a Mistake Like I Did-an example of one of my mistakes

As particles and chemicals are collected by an air purifier, it will inevitably need some servicing. Cleaning only applies to some parts of the purifier. As a general rule only the air purifier casing and pre-filter can usually be cleaned. The usual HEPA filters are too delicate to clean. HEPA filters and carbon filters are…

An air purifier may not give you unpolluted air either because it is not working or because of how you are using it-testing is important.

An air purifier’s job is to clean and purify the air, but if it is not working, then the air you breathe becomes dirty. Before you rush out to buy a new one, some troubleshooting could save you some money.   There are a limited number of reasons an air purifier might not work. These…

With air pollution now causing 13% of deaths in the USA, the use of air purification is becoming more common. Unfortunately, air purifiers do need some basic maintenance to make sure that they keep indoor air quality high. The particulate filter, the HEPA air filter, which traps tiny particles becomes blocked with particles and needs…

We are all becoming increasingly aware of indoor air quality. Most of us spend almost 90% of our time indoors either at home or at work and the health effects of air pollution are becoming more obvious. Understandably the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy viruses has led to the development of many UV…