| When it comes to home air purifiers you definitely | | | | Electrostatic purifiers utilize advanced technology |
| want to buy the best product for your family. A | | | | to clean pollutants from your home. You can |
| home air purifier offers many advantages. You | | | | mount an electrostatic purifier onto your air |
| not only purify the air you breathe, but also | | | | conditioner or directly to your furnace. These |
| create an environment rich with clean, refreshing | | | | filters work by applying an electric charge to dust |
| air instead of masking stale odors. Yes, you could | | | | particles and pulling them to a plate within the filter |
| just light candles time and time again and spray air | | | | itself. The filter basically cleans particles. An |
| fresheners in your home. Eventually however this | | | | electrostatic filter is a bit more complicated than a |
| will contribute to the problem rather than imbibe | | | | standard electric one, thus you may need to hire |
| your home with fresh, pure air. So how do you | | | | a professional to install it. They may also increase |
| know what kind of home air purifier will work | | | | your utility bill but are well worth the investment. |
| best for your home? | | | | Electrostatic purifiers are good for removing a |
| Tips For Selecting The Right Air Purifier To Suit | | | | number of pollutants from the air including odors, |
| Your Needs | | | | mildew and mold, bacteria and even |
| The first step in deciding on the best home air | | | | microorganisms. |
| purifier is deciding what your needs are. Consider | | | | HEPA Filters |
| first your family's health and lifestyle. Here are | | | | HEPA filters are among the best choice available |
| some considerations to think about when selecting | | | | today. HEPA is short for high efficiency particle air |
| an air purifier: | | | | cleaner. These air purifiers became popular after |
| 1. Does anyone in your family have asthma? | | | | the Second World War as they were used to |
| 2. Does anyone have allergies? | | | | remove dangerous radioactive particles from the |
| 3. Do you own a pet or several? | | | | air. Today these filters are widely used in homes |
| 4. Is your home filled with plants? | | | | and commercial environments alike. Capable of |
| 5. Does anyone in your home smoke? | | | | cleaning more than 99% of pollutants from the |
| 6. Do you use multiple spray chemicals (including | | | | air, HEPA filters are the best. A HEPA purifier will |
| hair sprays, insecticides, air fresheners etc.). | | | | remove dust, mold and bacteria, pollen, pet |
| 7. Do you have young children? | | | | dander and smoke from the air in your home. |
| If any of these factors apply, your air probably | | | | They are a good choice for families with allergies |
| has more pollutants and bacteria than an ordinary | | | | or homes where someone may have asthma. |
| home. Or, if someone in your family has allergies | | | | Ionic Air Purifiers |
| or asthma, it is more important than ever you | | | | Ionic air purifiers are also extremely popular. Much |
| invest in an air purifier that is capable of drawing | | | | like electrostatic filters, they remove pollutants |
| out dirty air through an efficient air cleaner. Below | | | | from the air by attracting them to negatively |
| you'll find some of the more common air filters. | | | | charged metal plates in the unit. Ionic filters are |
| You should be able to decide which will work best | | | | good for removing dust and other pollutants from |
| for you based on your family's unique needs. | | | | the air. Ionic air cleaners also help filter out bad |
| Electronic Air Cleaners | | | | odors, smoke, pollen and even viruses from the |
| Electronic air cleaners are capable of removing | | | | air. For this reason many select them to help |
| even miniscule pollutants from the air. They also | | | | keep the air in their home not just smelling good, |
| neutralize harmful bacteria, fumes (like from | | | | but also healthy. |
| cigarettes) and help minimize odors. While they | | | | Your choice of air purifier will depend on several |
| don't necessarily kill germs or remove chemicals | | | | factors including your family's health, your budget |
| from the air in your home, they will circulate | | | | and your lifestyle. If you don't own pets, no one |
| cleaner air through a room. Most work by trapping | | | | in your home has asthma or allergies and you |
| impurities in electronic filters. Once a filter is full all | | | | don't smoke, you can probably get away with a |
| you need to do is toss and replace. Electronic | | | | less expensive electric air filter. May people opt |
| filters are a good choice for a home that needs | | | | for a top of the line HEPA filter regardless as |
| some basic air purification ability. | | | | they want to make sure the air they breathe is |
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