| The best air purifiers on the market today have | | | | remove 99.97% of airborne pollutants that are |
| many features that have made them rise to the | | | | bigger than .3 microns, and some even take out |
| top in the market place. Here are the top three | | | | pollutants that are bigger than even .1 micron in |
| features that you should check before buying an | | | | size. If your air purifier is to be effective in |
| air purifier. Whether you need an air purifier for | | | | removing allergy and asthma triggers, and |
| allergy, asthma, or just want cleaner air to | | | | pollutants such as dust, dust mites, pet dander, |
| breathe; checking for these features before you | | | | mold and mildew spores, bacteria, and viruses, the |
| buy will ensure that the air purifier you purchase | | | | HEPA filter is crucial. |
| really is the best air purifier for you. | | | | - 3. Air purifiers that have a substantial warranty |
| - 1. Look for an air purifier that does not produce | | | | period are the most likely to last. If the |
| ozone as a by-product. Some electrostatic air | | | | manufacturer really believes that their product will |
| purifiers do emit ozone, and claim that it is not | | | | stand the test of time, they will proudly display |
| harmful. But, according to the American Lung | | | | their warranty period. The best air purifiers have |
| Association, ozone is dangerous to people and the | | | | a 5 year warranty, or a prorated filter warranty, |
| environment, and can produce lung damage, | | | | and some even have a 10 year warranty period! |
| respiratory disease, and is responsible for outdoor | | | | Buying an air purifier for you and your family is |
| smog when it reacts with sunlight. The state of | | | | great way to insure that your family is breathing |
| California plans to ban the sale of home air | | | | the freshest, cleanest air possible. Checking for no |
| purifiers that produce ozone by 2009! | | | | ozone, a HEPA filter, and a good warranty will |
| - 2. The most efficient air purifiers are high | | | | assure that you bring home the best air purifier |
| efficiency particle arresting purifiers (HEPA) that | | | | for you. |