subject: Bedroom Air Purifier---5 Filters It Should Have [print this page] Any time you spend in the bedroom should be restful, and a peaceful haven from the events of the day. Having clean, irritant free air can help you relax and sleep well every night. Here are the best 5 filters a purifier can have to be effective.
Large Particle Pre-Filter---If you've ever looked at the sunlight shinning in through your window and been disturbed by all of the particles you see floating in the air, then you can begin to understand the job of the pre-filter.
Its job is to trap the big particles that can be seen like dust, pet and human hair, as well as fine pieces of lint from textiles and paper. This type of filter is generally inexpensive, and keeps the filters with smaller holes from filling unnecessarily.
Medium Particle Pre-Filter---This type of filter has slightly smaller holes and is designed to trap things like mold and mildew spores, and seasonal pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds.
This is a huge advantage for people who are even the tiniest bit sensitive to these allergens which in some form or another are present in the air throughout the year. Allowing this filter to continually rid the air of these irritants can drastically reduce the number and severity of allergy and asthma flare-ups. And most importantly in the bedroom, it can make getting to sleep and staying asleep easier.
HEPA---This is an acronym for the high efficiency particle arresting filter. As its name indicates, it is really good at eliminating microscopic solids from the air. To be designated as such it must have proven to be able to remove 99,997 out of every 10,000 airborne particulates that are .3 microns or great in size with 99.97% efficiency.
It can remove airborne bacteria and viruses which drastically reduces their changes of moving from one host to another by inhalation or ingestion. Even though many germs are smaller than .3 microns their most common means of transportation is by attaching to larger particles. So by removing minute particles this filter is also able to a huge amount of airborne germs. It can also remove the invisible dust mite that is so prolific in bedrooms.
The advantage of this type of technology is that its only by-product is fresh, clean air. It is effective without using ozone or ionization.
Carbon Cloth---This amazing filter was first invented by the British Military as a defense against chemical warfare. So as you can imagine it is excellent at removing gases odors and chemicals. The other advantage of having it in the form of a cloth is that it gives the cleaner an additional filter for particle removal.
Activated Carbon---Long recognized as the leader of the pack when it comes to removing gaseous pollutants, a carbon filter is a must. It can remove gases, odors, and chemicals that off gas from furniture, personal and cleaning products, as well as pet smells that are not urine based.
Removing smells and particulates from bedroom air with the right air purifier can literally be a breath of fresh air for you and will make your bedroom a relaxing and inviting space to get away from the cares of each day.
