10 Tips for Choosing an Air Purifier (Part One)

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10 Tips for Choosing an Air Purifier (Part One)

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Are you fed up with continuous sneezing and running nose? Do you wonder which air purifier (légtisztítók) could help in protecting you and your family from allergy, asthma and hay fever? Now, we give you all the answers, because we show you, how you can choose the best purifier for your needs based on objective criteria.

Settle for the air purifier that contains the most air purifying technologies

Every air purifying technology has its advantages and bad sides. Some of the air purifíing technologies help in fighting allergy, while others defend you from fungi. In general, the more technologies the better.

HEPA filter

HEPA air filters (szénanátha kezelése)are the most effective air filters in the world. These filters can remove most particles from the air, leaving clean air in the place of use. They can remove most of the dust, pollens and spores from the air, but these particles must move through the filter before. So, it is effective only in a limited area, usually in about a size of a room. HEPA filters do not remove ultra fine particles, most of the bacteria, gases, smoke and odor.

UV Lamp

UV lamps are effective in destroying the microorganisms (asztma tünetei)that connect to it, like viruses, bacteria and mold. Without this, the HEPA filter would only collect microorganisms, but not kill them. The surface of the filter thus makes an ideal living place for these creatures, where they breed and even get back to the air. But the UV lamp destroys them, so there is no chance for such a story to happen. While the ultraviolet light helps prevent illness and disease, it does not remove anything from the air.

Carbon Filter

The active carbon air filters contains small pores that suck up smoke, odors, fumes and gases from the air. The filter works like a sponge, but it is used in air instead of water. It is the most absorbent filter in the world, and it does not let these particles back into circulation. However, it does not remove dust, microorganisms and other allergens from the air.

Air Ionizer

The ionizer produces negative ions, which change the polarity of airborne particles, making them stick together. This makes them heavy, they fall on the ground,so they do not have a chance to get into our lungs. This also makes them bigger, and the HEPA filter has a much easier job with them. Moreover, the negative ions can travel all through the room, and the air does not have to go through a filter to get purified. However, it also has its weak sides, as every other technology does. It is ineffective against odors, it does not collect particles from the air, it does not kill fungi, and it does not do any harm against some viruses.

Ozone Generator

We have to mention at the beginning here, that the ozone generator is not an essential part of an air purifier, and it is not always needed. However, it can remove certain chemicals and bacteria from the air, and it is very effective against odors. But it produces a quite irritating smell, and may have a negative effect on the eyes and throat, if its concentration is too high in the room.

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