| Okay, you need an air purifier, but what do you | | | | You want to be certain that the filtration you |
| need to look for when buying one? If you are | | | | choose is going to be as effective as possible and |
| unsure about where to begin then this article can | | | | this is certain to happen when HEPA technology is |
| give you some great tips and suggestions that will | | | | used. In addition, many of these types of purifiers |
| even save you some valuable bucks in the | | | | also have an inner filter that is able to remove |
| process. | | | | pollutants like pet urine odors, gases, smoke, and |
| Shop around until you can narrow it down to a | | | | airborne chemicals. Choosing a purifier with both |
| short list of air purifiers you are interested in. List | | | | types of filters would make it doubly effective. |
| them according to maker, model and price. Then | | | | 3. Read the technical specifications to determine |
| do comparison checks using the following 5 tips. | | | | how often the air is changed in the room each |
| This will let you see which unit will work best for | | | | hour. Twice an hour for areas up to 1500 feet |
| you and your living situation. | | | | would yield very effective results. |
| 1. Perhaps the very first thing that you should | | | | 4. An air purifier that has a 360 degree intake will |
| determine is how many square feet you need to | | | | give you the cleanest and most efficient service. |
| clean, and match your square footage | | | | Make sure that the cleaner is able to function |
| requirements with that of the purifier. It is always | | | | from anywhere you choose to place it. A 6 inch |
| better to size the purifier's cleaning capacity higher | | | | clearance from any surface should be all it needs |
| rather than lower than your space. That way the | | | | to function well. Avoid those that must be placed |
| filter and motor are sure to be able to clean the | | | | in the center of your room in order to function |
| air efficiently. | | | | properly. Many air purifiers are now offered in a |
| 2. Choosing a HEPA (or high efficiency particle | | | | variety of designer colors that are designed to fit |
| arresting) air purifier is an ideal solution to your | | | | easily into a wide variety of decors. This is a fun |
| indoor air pollution. HEPA filters are the best of the | | | | feature to take advantage of. |
| best, and they are sized to remove at least | | | | 5. Make a list of what pollutants are most |
| 99.97% of particulates from your air. This fact | | | | troublesome to you, and then select a machine |
| should definitely play a big part in your decision. | | | | that is designed to eliminate these same pollutants. |