Have you ever thought about what's in the air in your house? Even if you can't see something, that doesn't mean it's not there. There are millions of particles, gases, bacteria, and allergens in your house that can't get out. This makes the air in your home up to 100 times dirtier than the air outside. Sure, opening a window to let in fresh air will get rid of that old smell, but it will also let more dust and dirt inside.
This dirty air moves through your home and either settles on flat surfaces as dust or you and your family breathe it in.
These airborne pests don't have to get into your house, which is good news. Today, there are more and cheaper air purifiers than ever before. If you don't already have an air purifier, you should learn about the different kinds of air filtration devices before you buy one.
- Ionic Filters: Ionic filters clean the air by sending out ions that charge the particles in the opposite direction, making them stick together and gather on magnetic plates inside the filter (much like how your hair sticks to a balloon after it has been rubbed on your head). Because they don't make a lot of noise, these devices are often a customer favourite. They are so good that they can even clean the air in your home of viruses, gases, allergens, and bacteria.
- HEPA filters, which stand for "High Efficiency Particulate Air filters," have a filter that looks like a piece of cloth and can catch more than 99.97% of the particles in your home. The filter can catch more pollutants than other filters and lasts for a few years, depending on how clean the air is. On the other hand, the HEPA filter is louder than its rivals and doesn't get rid of gases or smells.
Carbon air filters are by far the most effective way to get rid of bad smells on the market. They work because they have a system of pores that are very good at soaking up water and catching molecules by making a strong chemical bond. They don't catch any germs or allergens that are in the air, though.
- Hydroxyl Radical: Hydroxyl radicals are found naturally in the atmosphere of the earth and are very good at cleaning. In fact, they are the best way to get rid of mould and other harmful bacteria.
- Ultra-Violet Light filter: It has been shown that microorganisms can be killed by ultra-violet light if they are exposed to the right amount of light for the right amount of time. There are some doubts about how well these filters work on their own, because microorganisms might not be exposed to light long enough as they move through the air. For ultra violet work to work, HEPA is used to hold the air still long enough for the light to sterilise it. Ultraviolet light kills germs, but HEPA can get rid of allergens in your home.
These are the most common and reliable types of filters on the market. Now that you know how these filters work and what they remove from the air in your home, you should do your homework. There are many great filter providers online who can help you find the best filter for your budget.
