| An electric air purifier is a convenient way to | | | | germs that are not captured by the HEPA air |
| economically clean the air in your home. You'll | | | | filters as well as prevent micro-organisms trapped |
| want to put the electric air purifier in the area | | | | in the filters from breeding or reproducing. |
| that you and your family spend the most time. | | | | Ionizer - causes smaller particles to magnetically |
| Different models cover different amounts of | | | | attach together, therefore being easier to capture |
| square footage so it is important to do the | | | | and remove from air |
| research and to find the model that will work best | | | | Activated Carbon Air Filter - traps chemicals and |
| for you. | | | | smoke that the HEPA filters cannot |
| Electric air purifiers are known to help rid the air | | | | Ozone Generator - removes odors from the air - |
| of allergens such as dust, dust mites, pollen and | | | | needs to be able to be completely turned off as |
| animal dander. As well certain models can also help | | | | too much ozone can actually cause respiratory |
| with mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, gases and | | | | problems. |
| smelly odors. They are an excellent investment | | | | Each of these technologies can compliment the |
| for anyone suffering from asthma or any type of | | | | other and it is wise to look for a machine that |
| breathing problem. They have also been known to | | | | offers as many of these technologies as possible. |
| help with better sleep and a greater feeling of | | | | The more of these technologies used, the cleaner |
| overall well being. They are highly economical and | | | | your indoor air will be. |
| use less electricity than a 100-watt light bulb. | | | | When shopping for an electric air purifier watch |
| There are a few different technologies that are | | | | for price (can vary dramatically), noise level, |
| used in electric air purifiers: | | | | effectiveness, ease of use, size/style, filter |
| HEPA Air Filters - successfully removes allergens | | | | replacement costs and warranty. It shouldn't be |
| from the air such as dust, dust mites, pollen, | | | | hard to find a great machine that will cover all of |
| animal dander, mold, and other bacteria | | | | your needs. |
| Germicidal UV Lamp - used to capture viruses and | | | | |