Air Purifier

If you started reading this article, it's perfectly clear: you are interested in an air purifier. How to choose a device that will last you a long time, does not require complex maintenance, will it work silently and without fail? The task, frankly speaking, is not easy. Even a professional will think about with the current huge number of models of cleaners, not to mention an inexperienced buyer. Expert tips will help you make a more thoughtful choice. So, the air purifier for an apartment - which one to choose and by what parameters?

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Area of ​​the room

The air purifiers are designed for a certain area of ​​the room. For this reason, it is necessary to determine the area of ​​the room in which the device will be placed:

• If you are ready to place the device in each room, you must choose the model in full accordance with the service area of ​​this device.
• If you buy one cleaner for a multi-room apartment, then you need to focus on the floor of the largest of the rooms. Preferably choose a device with a reserve of service area. The atmosphere will be cleaned more qualitatively and quickly.
• For a small room, the air purifier used for cars is quite suitable. The benefit is double: the same device can be used both in auto and at home.

Important! This criterion must be taken into account, otherwise - you will not get the expected efficiency of the device and will continue to feel some discomfort from the polluted air. Either the cost of a too powerful device will not be rational.

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What problems does the air cleaner help solve?

There are several air cleaning technologies, which differently solve the problems of air pollution. The cost of the device depends on the technology of air purification.

Air cleaner for the apartment - a large amount of dust in a suspended state

If you have such a situation in the house, you will use such types of cleaners.

Devices with electrostatic filters

Filters attract dust using electrostatic charge, they are easy to clean. If you want to buy just such a cleaner, you do not need to order replacement filters.

Important! For a heavily dusty room, the appliance does not work. According to statistics, he can remove no more than 90% of dust.

HEPA filters

The home air cleaner with HEPA filters is more efficient than electrostatic. Buy such devices for use in families with children or allergies.

Important! Care for cleaners of this type is simple enough: monthly vacuuming and replacement once every 6-12 months, depending on how much the filter is dirty.

It is believed that air cleaners with HEPA filters are the most effective means of cleaning the atmosphere. They create an obstacle for microscopic dust particles and bacteria. If you need high-quality cleaning, then devices equipped with HEPA filters are the best option.

Ionizers

This category of air cleaners deposits dust on the surface, as a result of which the air becomes cleaner. Dust does not settle inside the device on the filter, so you do not need to clean the filter or replace it.

Important! This option is suitable for people who do not want to spend a lot of time cleaning the air purifying device.

Allergy

The biggest problem for allergy sufferers is the smallest dust particles. It is the particles invisible to the eye that provoke such symptoms as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis or cough. The best choice for allergy sufferers is the following.

Devices with HEPA filters

Air purification in the apartment with such a device is 99.9%.Today - this is the best preventive tool.

Electrostatic Filters

Cleaners equipped with "electrostatics" are less effective, since dust is attracted to the filter plates due to static electricity. The gap between the plates contributes to the fact that part of the dust does not settle on the filter.

Important! The purification efficiency percentage is 81 to 90%.

Air cleaning

Cleaning is carried out by running the air mass through a water slurry. The smallest dust particles are washed off with water, without the smallest chance to return to the air of the room.

Important! The most effective devices are washing with ionization. The cleaning efficiency reaches 95%.

humidifier-humidifier Cleaning is carried out by means of water that is sprayed inside the appliance, or by means of a special evaporation filter.

Important! The quality of cleaning is 80-90%.

Ionizers

The air cleaner deposits dust on the surface, minimizing the concentration of allergens in the air.

Important! Provoke an allergy can not only and not so much the dust itself, but also contained in it molds, fungi, dust mites. A good preventive tool are photocatalytic air cleaners, as well as ozonizers, neutralizing harmful substances.

Photocatalytic air purifier

As a result of the interaction of the catalyst and ultraviolet rays, neutralization of harmful substances takes place, air disinfection, neutralization of toxic compounds.

Ozonizers

Ozone gas - the strongest oxidizer, disinfects air, neutralizes harmful substances. When working ozonator, it is necessary that people are not in the room.

Tobacco smoke

Air purifier for apartment - which one to choose for protection from tobacco smoke? The following options are best for rooms with smoke-fired air:

• Photocatalytic air cleaners, preferably equipped with an electrostatic filter. HEPA filter is also suitable, but it will be much more difficult to clear it of nicotinic resin. As a result of photocatalysis, the decomposition of toxic substances occurs, the electrostatic filter deposits the nicotine resin, and the ionizer promotes the dispersion of smoke.
• Air-cleaning ozonizer. As a result of the chemical reaction, chemically neutral water and carbon dioxide are formed.
• Air cleaning is less effective when compared with photocatalysis and ozonizer.
• Coal filters for protection against tobacco smoke are ineffective, because air flow through the absorbent filter is quite problematic.

Unpleasant smells:

• Photocatalytic air cleaner for an apartment - helps to quickly destroy an unpleasant odor.
• Air-cleaning ozonizer - cleaves and oxidizes organic and chemical substances in the air. This applies to volatile substances - sources of odor.
• Carbon filters. Some of the volatile substances are adsorbed by coal, but the efficiency of such a device is several times less than that of photocatalysis.

Disinfection of the atmosphere, especially in epidemics of various diseases):

Here are a few options for choosing:

• Photocatalytic air cleaner - photocatalysis reactions contribute to the death of pathogens.
• Ozonizers are the best option. In terms of efficiency, ozone exceeds twice the ultraviolet level. At the same time, the processing time is much less.

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Question of care

Answer yourself to the question: how often are you ready to take care of the device?

• If daily care is not very burdensome for you, choose an air wash or a humidifier. Water in these devices is changed every 3 days. It is also necessary to add water as it evaporates.
• The air cleaner for a plasma house requires washing the filters( electrostatic plates) once a week.
• The most unpretentious devices that need cleaning not more than once a month are: ozonizers, air cleaners with HEPA filters, photocatalyst devices, ionizers.

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Air cleaner operating mode:

1. The best option when the device works around the clock. In this case, the air will be constantly clean, which positively affects the health of all members of the family.
2. For the round-the-clock work, cleaning devices with economical energy consumption are best suited( the indicator of the consumed power is the determining factor).

Important! If you purchased the device for periodic use, it must be remembered that in humidifiers and washers, water should be periodically changed so that it does not spoil.

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Noise at work

This indicator should be noted if you purchase an air cleaner for 24 hours a day. A night mode function is recommended( noiseless or reduced noise).

So, once again having reconsidered the given information, you can choose the device for air purification in an apartment. So - comfort and well-being after purchase are guaranteed to you. Why not use such a household appliance?