| While there are many different kinds of air | | | | There is no need to have a ready supply of |
| filtration and purification systems available today, | | | | expensive filters on hand which can save a lot of |
| none seem to be more popular than the ionic air | | | | money over time. If there are any drawbacks to |
| purifiers. Why is this? Are they so much better | | | | ionic air purifiers it is that their range of purification |
| than other systems and machines that use a fan | | | | ability is somewhat limited as compared to larger, |
| to draw air in and through a replaceable filter? | | | | but noisier air filters that incorporate a fan. |
| Clearly there must be some overall benefits to an | | | | When considering the purchase of an ionic system |
| ionic type system vs. the other types. | | | | it is important to look at the effective range of |
| What most people like about these kinds of | | | | the model you think is right for you and |
| appliances is that they are so much more quiet as | | | | determine whether you may need more than one |
| compared to other machines. They work by | | | | of them in order to purifier the air in the room or |
| "ionizing" the air. What this means is that the | | | | rooms you are thinking of using them. |
| machine causes the small particles in the air to | | | | Another drawback is that they are not very |
| gain either a negative or positive charge and | | | | effective at removing odors. If your house is |
| these small airborne particles are then attracted | | | | frequently smelly because of pets or other |
| to the plates inside the machine which have the | | | | reasons then a different kind of purification |
| opposite charge and they then stick to the plates. | | | | system with a fan and air filter is probably a |
| These collection plates then need to be wiped | | | | better choice for your situation. |
| clean on a regular basis. | | | | |