subject: Air Purifier Information--a 5 Point Check List For Choosing An Air Purifier [print this page] You've decided you need an air purifier, but are unsure what features you should have. Here are 5 essentials that your air purifier should have. Not only will these suggestions make your cleaner effective, but will save you money as well.
Be sure to compare like features to like features when comparing one cleaner with the other. List them according to maker, model and price.
Then do comparison checks using the following 5 tips. This will let you see which unit will work best for you and your living situation.
1. Perhaps the very first thing that you should determine is how many square feet you need to clean, and match your square footage requirements with that of the purifier.
It is always better to size the purifier's cleaning capacity higher rather than lower than your space. That way the filter and motor are sure to be able to clean the air efficiently.
2. HEPA (high efficiency particle arresting) filtration is the safest and most effective way to eliminate airborne pollutants and improve indoor air quality. HEPA filters are the best of the best, and they are sized to remove at least 99.97% of particulates from your air. This fact should definitely play a big part in your decision.
You want to be certain that the filtration you choose is going to be as effective as possible and this is certain to happen when HEPA technology is used.
In addition, many of these types of purifiers also have an inner filter that is able to remove pollutants like pet urine odors, gases, smoke, and airborne chemicals. Choosing a purifier with both types of filters would make it doubly effective.
3. Read the technical specifications to determine how often the air is changed in the room each hour. Totally filtering the air twice per hour in areas as big as 1500 feet make for very effective filtration.
4. A cleaner that is able to pull air from all 4 sides of the unit offers the most efficient and cost effective filtration. Make sure that the cleaner is able to function from anywhere you choose to place it. A 6 inch clearance from any surface should be all it needs to function well.
Avoid cleaners that must be placed in the center of your room in order to function properly. Compare the color options that are available for the units you are considering. You want your cleaner to fit in with your decor rather than stick out like a sore thumb. This is a fun feature to take advantage of.
5. Make a list of what pollutants are most troublesome to you, and then select a machine that is designed to eliminate these same pollutants.
