Allergies are one of the common reasons why people look for air purifiers. But if your allergy is caused by something you ingested, then air purifiers are not the answer. you’ll just have to keep abstaining from shrimp.
However, if you’re allergic to dust or sensitive to dirt that’s present in the air, then an air purifier is certainly a must have!
There are some questions though. What sorts of things should you look for? What should you avoid?
You should always consider safety above anything else. You’ll need to check that the design is safe for children, if there are kids in the home. And above all, beware of ionizing air purifiers that may produce ozone. This is where you’ll really need to do your research; ask allergy associations for reviews and recommendations, and look into Consumer Reports to see what they’ve researched. If you start first with a safe air purifier, then you can work on the allergy-friendly side of things with some peace of mind.
The HEPA type of filter is usually the one recommended by allergy experts due to it’s efficiency. This sort of filter, made from thick pads of randomly arranged fibers, usually has the highest rate of capture of floating air contaminants, right down to the tiniest particles. But of course, you really need to do your research even with this type of filter. As the Allergy Consumer Review website points out in its evaluation of air purifiers, a few HEPA appliances have leakage problems (partly because of a tower design rather than a stacked design), and some are more efficient than others. And certain ones work better for larger spaces, while others function best in smaller. That’s why you really need to do your research before deciding.
Some factors to examine has something to deal with the rate of air changes a purifier can make for a room per hour. A good general recommendation is 4 to 6. You’ll need to be wary here, because manufacturers will tend to exaggerate their product’s clean air delivery rate, or CADR. And their published rate will virtually always be for when the purifier is running with the fan at its highest speed. The real CADR will always be lower than the published speed since you can’t keep it as a constant thing. That’s why, research is very important.
Also rates go lower if you happen to live in a place where it’s pollen-heavy or if you own pets. This doesn’t necessarily mean that companies are just inventing numbers but due to some factors that could add up on your purifier’s workload, the rate could be affected.
Once your done with the safety and allergy areas then you could go on to some smaller factors like warranties, reliability, noise and durability. It’s no use buying a quiet, well-made air purifier that doesn’t help your allergies at all. Always consider health and safety first before trying to deal with the other minor factors.
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