| Ultraviolet air purifiers use the right amount of | | | | regular basis. If not cleaned they can accumulate |
| energy to break the organic molecular bonds. | | | | a buildup of various fungal species. If there is a |
| There are two main systems available for home | | | | moisture buildup along with a buildup of dead |
| usage. There is a portable unit used for purifying | | | | insects in the filter then what could happen is the |
| the air in a single room. In addition, a whole house | | | | filter could reproduce the very micro-organisms |
| unit works with the air ducts in the home. | | | | that they are designed to destroy. |
| How do ultraviolet air purifiers actually work? As | | | | Researchers have been attempting to resolve this |
| microorganisms pass by the UV rays, the rays | | | | problem by using anti-microbial filters. This has |
| cause cellular or genetic damage to them. This is | | | | resulted in mixed results however. Another option |
| how the germs, bacteria, viruses and mold are | | | | is a medical grade UV light, which should kill the |
| destroyed. These devices have proven to be | | | | microorganisms. Ultraviolet air purifiers are not |
| very effective at purifying the air in people's | | | | perfect but they are still effective. |
| home. | | | | Further studies have concluded that ultraviolet air |
| There are three ranges of ultraviolet wavelengths. | | | | purifiers installed in the air duct systems of office |
| Ultraviolet air purifiers use what is called UV-C, | | | | buildings would be able to reduce the number of |
| which is short wave, which is proven strong | | | | respiratory symptoms that are reported by |
| enough to damage the DNA of the air borne | | | | many office workers. |
| microorganisms. Viruses do not have a protective | | | | Thus, in conclusion, ultraviolet air purifiers can help |
| cell wall, which is why they are easily destroyed | | | | reduce the number of harmful microorganisms in |
| by this method. | | | | a home but their effectiveness is still being |
| Ultraviolet air purifiers need to be cleaned on a | | | | debated. |