| There has been much ado about indoor air quality | | | | not as productive against odors, however. |
| as of late, but which whole house air purifier is | | | | Odors are a specialty of ozone generators, |
| best for your needs? Air ionizers and ozone air | | | | though. Smoke, urine, animal smells and odor |
| cleaners are usually on the top of the list for | | | | causing bacteria are eliminated in a convincing |
| purifier shoppers. Of course, there are pluses and | | | | manner. They are also used in mold and mildew |
| minuses for both. Nevertheless, they are both | | | | removal. They are not as effective as ionizers |
| really good home air cleaners if used correctly. | | | | against allergens. |
| How They Work | | | | Safety Issues |
| Ionic air purifiers work by using a method similar | | | | Both types of purifiers emit ozone. In large |
| to static electricity. In a nutshell, negatively and | | | | concentrations, ozone can cause respiratory |
| positively charged ions are produced to stick to | | | | problems like shortness of breath and wheezing. |
| matter in the air. The matter becomes neutralized | | | | The Environmental Protection Agency does not |
| and "cleaned". | | | | endorse these products in any way. In fact, their |
| Ozone generators make ozone which is made up | | | | studies have found many air cleaners to be |
| of three molecules of oxygen. The third molecule | | | | ineffective against most of their claims. |
| detaches and re-attaches to offending molecules. | | | | The best air cleaner for your needs seems to |
| This reaction alters and nullifies the molecules. | | | | rest on the problem you are experiencing. If your |
| What They Do | | | | allergies are the issue, an ionic air purifier may be |
| Air ionizers charge allergens like dust, pollen and | | | | the ticket. However, if your home is tainted with |
| dander and attract them back into the machine | | | | bad smells, the ozone generator may rectify it. |
| with charged plates. They are especially effective | | | | Either way, finding the freshest air for your |
| against fine particles and some bacteria. They are | | | | household is definitely worth the time. |