The Airfree Onix Air Purifier: Clean Your Air and Decrease Ozone Levels, Too

Back in early October, California made the monumental decision to ban the sale of all ozone air purifiers by 2009. By citing case studies showing how prolonged ozone exposure could lead to permanent lung damage, increased occurrence of asthma attacks, and other respiratory illnesses, the California Air Resources Board (the clean air agency of California) recommended that ozone air cleaners not be used in homes.

Though ozone is considered a natural air cleaner in the upper atmosphere, safe levels of ground-level ozone have never been identified. In fact, many ozone air purifier manufacturers design products that can emit potentially unhealthy and even dangerous levels of the gas into the air. Even some of the most popular air purifiers on market which are not classified as true "ozone air cleaners" utilize ionizers to clean the air - devices which do emit trace amounts of ozone and can irritate the lungs of those with respiratory problems, asthma, or allergies.

With that being said, consumers who wish to safely improve their indoor air quality can look to tried-and-true HEPA air purifiers or air cleaners utilizing other ozone-free purification methods such as Activated Carbon. Of course, in our never-ending quest to find the best air purifiers on the market, we've also come across a revolutionary new product - the Airfree Onix air purifier.

Although Airfree isn't exactly a household name in the United States, their air purifiers have consistently outsold the competition in Europe for years, with the Onix being part of their newest product launch.

Unlike ozone air purifiers or ionizers, the Airfree Onix removes harmful airborne pollutants without emitting ozone, and independent tests have found that the Onix actually reduces indoor ozone gas levels. The Onix cleans the air by using a ceramic core which oxidizes and incinerates fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants at roughly 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, because the Airfree Onix does not have a HEPA filter or have any sort of fan, it is completely silent - making it the perfect addition for a bedroom or living space. There are also no filters to purchase, and the unit only uses the same amount of electricity as a single light bulb (about 56 watts). With the ability to purify areas up to 650 square feet and retailing for $269.00 (much less than some air purifiers with the same purification abilities), the Airfree Onix offers safe air purification technology at a reasonable price.