| Do you know what the difference is between an | | | | remove airborne particles, the downside is that |
| indoor air cleaner and an air purifier? | | | | are easily returned to the air. This is because they |
| Air cleaning is when harmful particles are filtered | | | | are on the floor and other surfaces of the room. |
| from the air. A room air purifier, in contrast, is | | | | Movement of people through the room can |
| intended to destroy mold spores, bacteria and | | | | create a draft, which stirs them back up. |
| viruses that are in the air. | | | | Ultimately, the harmful particles are returned to |
| Despite their name, ionic air purifiers do not | | | | the air. |
| actually purify the surrounding air. This is because | | | | To overcome this problem, some ionic air purifiers |
| they do nothing to kill off airborne microorganisms. | | | | have some additional electronics called |
| Instead, they are air cleaners and should, in reality, | | | | electrostatic precipitators. They work as a |
| be called that. | | | | filtration device that effectively traps harmful |
| The Technology Behind Ionic Air Purifiers | | | | particles onto charged metal plates. So that they |
| Ionic air purifiers, also called ionizers, are built with | | | | remain effective, the plates need to be cleaned |
| negative ion generators. As you may guess from | | | | on a regular basis. |
| the name, it continually generates and sends out a | | | | Consumer Report Studies on Ionic Air Purifiers |
| stream of negative ions. Negative ions are atoms | | | | In 2005, Consumer Reports published the results |
| or molecules that have lost an electron. | | | | of a study into ionic air purifiers. The research |
| These negative ions are attracted to the positive | | | | concluded that ionic air purifiers failed in their job |
| particles in the air and as a result, the negative | | | | of cleaning the air. As well as that, they also |
| ions join with the positive particles. This combined | | | | discovered that these type air purifiers also added |
| weight of the particles in the ionic air, results in | | | | high levels of ozone to the air. |
| them becoming too heavy and eventually, they | | | | Unfortunately, high levels of ozone are toxic. In |
| fall to the floor because of their own weight. The | | | | fact, studies suggest that ozone can cause |
| end result is that all manner of particles are | | | | damage to the lungs and the respiratory tract. |
| removed from the surrounding air. | | | | The Healthier Option. |
| The Quiet Air Cleaner Purifier | | | | If you are looking to improve the air quality in |
| To many people, the science behind how an ionic | | | | your home, an ionic air purifier is probably not the |
| air purifier works makes it the ideal choice. They | | | | best answer from a health point of view. They |
| are also popular because they are quiet and use | | | | say that prevention is better than cure and that |
| little energy. Unlike most air purifiers, ionic air | | | | can apply to air quality as well. Keeping the air |
| cleaners do not normally have air filters that need | | | | healthy in the first place is a far better option. |
| regular replacement. | | | | - One way to do this is to get rid of carpets and |
| What is the Black Dust from Ionic Air Purifiers? | | | | rugs, which collect and hold harmful pollutants. |
| Ionic air purifiers emit a stream of negative ions, | | | | - You should also only smoke outside and never |
| which are attracted to particles in the air, causing | | | | burn candles or incense indoors. |
| those particles to fall to the floor. However, they | | | | - Installation of outdoor venting fans in a |
| can also fall onto other surfaces within the room. | | | | bathroom and kitchen will go a long way in helping |
| These areas and surfaces are also positively | | | | air circulation. |
| charged. Therefore, the particles falling from the | | | | - Whenever possible, open windows to air you |
| ionic air are attracted to the room's surfaces. The | | | | house. |
| black dust effect that can be seen around the | | | | These simple but effective ways to purify the air |
| ionic air purifier is the result of this process. | | | | in your home will be a lot more effective than |
| While it is true that ionic air purifiers are able to | | | | any ionic air purifier out there. |