Why Buy an Air Purifier for Your Home
As you may know, there is no one best air purifier for your home or office. Each type has both pros and cons. Some people say they need an air cleaner to eliminate dust mites, pet particles, mold, smoke, gases, etc. Many people also want one that has a filter that can be just wiped off and put back in or one that has cheap replacement filters. Some people think that air purifiers can clean radon. We will talk about this as well as other attributes on home air purifiers in this article.
First, why do want and air cleaner to begin with? This is the most important factor when looking into buying one. There are many types and price points, but what is most important to you?
I would suggest there are a few good reasons to have a home air purifier. Perhaps the most important reason would be to breathe clean air. I know that may seem obvious, but actually there are many other reasons. Clean air is most important if you , or anyone in your household, has a medical deficiency regarding your lungs. By this I mean asthma, COPD, or many other lung ailments. If a person already has breathing problems; dust, dander, and mold can greatly add to the problems. In fact the number one reason people buy a home air cleaner is to breathe easier. Asthma symptoms can be reduced significantly by just reducing the allergens in your home. However, this is not the only reason to buy one.
Many people purchase a home air purifier to eliminate dust. If you have a fireplace and burn wood during the winter, you know that the dust in your house is doubled. An air cleaner will reduce that, which reduces the time you spend cleaning the house. This is a big benefit.
Another benefit is the smell. I have been plagued all my life with a very good nose. As you can imagine, it can be a curse because I typically am bothered much more by foul odors than most people. HEPA air cleaners reduce or eliminate the particles that carry the odors. Some air cleaners even produce ionic particles that tend to attract these odor particles and cause them to “fall” to the ground. Others produce ozone , which is that “fresh” smell you may have experienced after a thunderstorm. I will write another article about the pros and cons of an ozone producing air purifier.
Lastly, I did mention radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that is prevalent in many states and can be a significant home health problem. Many people think an air cleaner will clean this as well. That is simply not true. Air cleaners do not reduce Radon.
Hope this has given you some things to think about when buying a home air purifier.
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