Air Purifier Home Blog

Home versus Room Air Purifiers

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:13:00 +0000

There are two major categories of air purifiers: home air purifiers and room air purifiers. Typically, room air purifiers are the models with smaller CFMs and more air changes, while home air purifiers come with larger CFMs and less air changes. So how do you know which one is best for you?

Well, normally a choice like this is based solely on your own preferences. However, if you look at the usefulness of each type, you will see that separate air purifiers for each room work better collectively than one air purifier for the whole house. I say this because, as mentioned before, smaller room air purifiers change the air more often, so your air is cleaner pretty much at all times.

However, it also really depends on the size of your house. If you live in a small apartment, a home air purifier will more than likely suffice.

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:56:00 +0000

This morning, I went out to lunch with my cousin out in Irvine. Someone was smoking right next to us, and my cousin started coughing. She complained about her asthma, and how it was so hard for her to breathe sometimes. I told her, "Don't you wish we could have an air purifier for the air outside, as well?" She looked confused until she finally asked me what an air purifier was. I was shocked - I thought everyone at least knew what an air purifier did, but apparently I was wrong.

I told her about HEPA filters and how they capture allergens like dust and pollen, and about carbon filters and how they absorb odors and smoke. She was pretty fascinated, so I convinced her to get the small Vornado AQS500 air purifier as a starter. It's small and it's super easy to use, so I thought it would be perfect for her. I haven't talked to her since this morning, but I'm sure that I'll hear some positive results from her by tomorrow!

The Onix Eliminates Microorganisms Using Heat!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:50:00 +0000

Yesterday, I got to take a look at the magnificent Airfree Onix air sanitizer and purifier. Instead of being like a regular air purifier, the Onix uses much less energy (only 52 watts, to be exact) and purifies using heat! This air santizer uses 400°F heat instead of ozone or a UV light to purify air. In fact, the unit reduces the amount of ozone found in your air while it eliminates microorganisms. Additionally, the Onix from Airfree is so small and portable - it weighs a mere 3.3 pounds and measures less than 10 inches on all sides! This makes it perfect for bringing it over to friends or relatives' houses.

The Onix works silently and requires no maintenance whatsoever because there are no moving parts, no fan, and no filters, making it one of the most perfect air purifiers out there on the market.

Get Rid of Odors and Chemicals in the Air with a Carbon Air Filter

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:08:00 +0000

The most powerful air purifiers, in my opinion, are air purifiers with activated carbon filters, or carbon air filters. These units are the best for removing the most harmful particles in the air, including VOCs, odors, smoke, chemicals, and gasses. Though many other airborne particles in your home can lead to respiratory and home furnishing problems, I believe that odors, chemicals, and gasses are the worst. And, not to mention, carbon air filters usually also come with HEPA filters to remove other airborne particles, such as pollen, dander, dust, and other allergens. As a matter of fact, air purifiers with carbon filters oftentimes come with multiple other filter so that you're left with the cleanest air possible.

These carbon air filters usually feature activated carbon filters (often weighing about 5 pounds or more) that absorb the odors and gasses into the filter. This makes sure that the particles don't escape or cause you anymore damage.

Air Fresheners

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:41:00 +0000

Yesterday, I received an early birthday present from my friend on the east coast. She surprised me with the Thermax Mini-Max air freshener and purifier! I thought it was a very cool gift. She knows that I'm an air purifier lover, but my home already has a few of them, so she thought this Mini-Max would be a great idea - and it really was!

The Mini-Max works as a humidifier, vaporizer, air freshener, and air purifier all in one. I especially love the fact that it's a humidifier because I'm sick right now, and that has definitely helped with my coughing. The little air freshener smells so good, too! It comes with mulberry, Italian cream, eucalyptus/menthol and aqua blue scents, all of which smell fresh and clean - just the way I like my air!

Green Air Purifiers

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:23:00 +0000

When purchasing any appliance, it's always smart to think about energy-efficient models that can help you save money and help the environment at the same time. When it comes to air purifiers, Blueair air purifiers are some of the "greenest" air cleaners on the market. These air purifiers not only use HEPA filtration to capture dust, pollen, dander, and other allergens, but they're also extremely silent. Their HEPASilent technology reminds you that these units from Blueair are able to capture more allergens and irritants without disrupting your environment. As a result, these air purifiers are perfect for use while reading, studying, and even sleeping!

In addition to its amazing HEPASilent technology, Blueair provides some of the first Energy Star rated air purifiers to the market. These air cleaners save you hundreds a year with their "ECO" settings - and they only use about 120 watts of energy maximum!

Don't Let This Happen to You!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:40:00 +0000

Purifying doesn't only pertain to air quality - it also applies to water quality. Many times, we only worry about the air we breathe because we think that bad indoor air quality can lead to more harmful results. In fact, water quality is just as important because your skin absorbs the water and, if you're not using a water filter of any sort, your skin may also absorb the chemicals and bacteria found in the water.

The other day, I read about a woman discovering a dead rat in her water tank, not realizing that she had been showering in that water for months. Can you imagine all of the bacteria and microorganisms that her body may have absorbed? While it is still important to check your water tank once in a while, using a filtered shower head is almost a necessity because you never know what will end up in your water. If a similar situation ever happens to you (hopefully, it won't), having a filtered shower head installed may significantly reduce and, more likely, eliminate bacteria, chemicals, microorganisms, and VOCs from your water.

Air Purifiers Should Be Everywhere

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:55:00 +0000

As a clean air enthusiast, I get a little upset when I don't see an air purifier in every home I enter. I know, it's ridiculous. However, I really think that everyone should have one. Every time I go to a friend's house, I always worry about the kind of indoor air quality that I might encounter. Will it have a ton of pet dander? Pollen? Or even worse, chemicals? Since my nose has an uncanny ability to find allergens, I get crazy allergy symptoms right away. That's one of the main reasons why my air purifier at home is turned on 24/7. I can't afford to have my allergies get the best of me when I have to worry about food allergies as well!

I'm not sure, but I think that maybe my criticism of the lack of air purifiers in my friends' homes may be the reason why most don't invite me back! That is, until they come inside my home and find out what they've been missing out on!

UV Air Purifiers

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:46:00 +0000

If you ever have a mold or another microbiological airborne contaminant problem, UV air purifiers may be your solution. These air purifiers use one or more powerful ultraviolet lamps to stop the reproduction of microbiological contaminants, such as bacteria or viruses. The UV lamp inside the air purifier kills the DNA of these contaminants, preventing them from reproducing. They are extremely effective - especially when it comes to removing mold spores and fungi from moist surfaces, leaving your home or office smelling fresh and clean.

Many UV air purifiers use 10 watt lamps, which are extremely effective. But units like the Airpura UV600 use 20 watt lamps for even stronger air purification!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:35:00 +0000

When most people think about air purifiers, they think of the appliances that capture allergens like pet dander, pet hair, dust, viruses, etc. However, what many don't realize is that sometimes you need a chemical removing air purifier for removing other types of particles in the air, including ammonia, formaldehyde, tobacco, nitrogen dioxide, and more.

These chemicals not only smell bad (ammonia smells like rotten eggs - literally!), but they also are extremely harmful for your health. Many times, these chemicals can come from new carpets, new furniture, paints, cleaning products, and even plants! I know, you're probably thinking, "You're crazy! How can plants be harmful to your health?" The truth is that many plants are sprayed with pesticides - some even produce their own volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These plants include peace lilies, areca palms, weeping figs and snake plants, so be extra careful when you choose the plants that you want to keep in your home.

Outdoor Air Quality

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:24:00 +0000

Though people hear the term "pollution" all the time, most don't realize just how bad it can be. A good way to check is by Googling the current API (air quality index) in your area. I think the LA area right now is somewhere between 12 and 20 - which is actually really great. However, areas like Salt Lake City, Utah, have much higher APIs (66), so their outdoor air quality isn't as good, especially for asthma and allergy sufferers. And it's not like we can somehow get a huge air purifier that can circulate the outdoor air. Sadly, it doesn't work like that. Here are some tips that the US Environmental Protection Agency have suggested to help the environment as much as you can:

- Walk, bike, or carpool if you really have to. Or, better yet, use public transportation whenever you can.
- Try not to refuel your car before 7 PM.
- Try to avoid other gasoline powered rec vehicles.
- Use an electric starter when barbecuing instead of charcoal lighter fluid.
- Avoid using gasoline-powered garden equipment (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, etc).

Mold in the Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:34:00 +0000

I just discovered something very eye-opening today. I found out that mold can actually grow during the winter season! I always thought that mold and mildew only grew during the summer, or when the weather is hot. Turns out, mold grows where it's wet. I had to learn this the hard way, sadly.

A few weeks ago, it was raining here and there was a leak in my roof. I didn't really think twice about it, just cleaned it up and got it fixed. However, to my surprise this morning, I was greeted by some nasty mold in the corner of the wall. Of course, I looked online for some cleaning tips. After I washed it off and threw away my clothes and the washcloth, I dried it with a dehumidifier and put my mold air purifier right by it. Thank goodness I have a few air purifiers on hand, though. Could you imagine what my house would be like if I didn't have an air purifier? Because air purifiers kill mold spores, I can rest easy knowing that there won't be anymore mold or mildew in my home tonight! Whew!

HEPA Filters

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:23:00 +0000

While watching Jersey Shore yesterday, I saw a commercial for a vacuum cleaner that uses HEPA filters, and I thought, Wow, all types of appliances use HEPA filters. But what exactly is a HEPA filter? Most people know the general idea - HEPA air purifiers capture small particles like dust, bacteria, etc. But just how effective is it?

As it turns out, air purifiers with HEPA filters can capture up to 99.97% of particles up to 0.3 microns in size. That's approximately 1/100th of a human hair! As a result, HEPA filters get rid of pollutants in the air like pet dander, pollen, bacteria, dust, and more. And many air purifiers also feature a pre-filter to go in front of the HEPA filter - to make it last longer and to capture even larger particles.

So, in the end, HEPA air purifiers can help you sleep better, have more energy, and stay healthier!

IQAir at the Dentist's

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:40:00 +0000

After experiencing an excruciating toothache last night, I decided to take a trip to my dentist. I really don't like going to the dentist's, mind you, because they always manage to find something wrong with my teeth (though that's probably partially my fault). As I walked in, I noticed something very familiar in the corner of the room. I was pretty excited to see that my dentist uses an IQAir purifier!

I just realized how nerdy and/or weird that sounds. Air purifiers don't randomly excite me, but I havd just never seen one before, even though I read about the brand on Air Purifier Home's website. They're great for removing bacteria and other microorganisms - so at least I know my dentist's office is clean!

Anyway, it turns out that I just need to floss more. My gums were just irritated. I wonder if the air purifier would be able to kill any bacteria that might be in my mouth if I sit next to it for a while...? That's a thought.

Small Appliances

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:53:00 +0000

Living in your own apartment or in a college dorm usually means that everything you own has to be either really small or just miniature. It's no different for me. I live in an apartment right next to my university's campus, so space is limited for me. I have to fit everything I own into one tiny room, especially since I share the apartment with a few people. So, everything I own is tiny - my bed, my closet, my desk, etc. I always feel so bummed out that I can only get small furniture when I go out shopping. However, when it comes to appliances, I think that the smaller the units are, the better. When they take up less room, I have more room for my clothes and my books! I have a compact air purifier, a small space heater, and a small refrigerator in my room, which I find all very convenient. Well, minus that refrigerator... I'm a college student, so naturally I need tons of room in the freezer for my frozen meals. Good thing we have another refrigerator outside!

An Inexpensive Way to Purify Your Home

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:16:00 +0000

A very little known fact about purifying your air: there are other ways to keep your air free of pollutants and allergens. In fact, one way that most people don't know about is using an allergy furnace filter! These HEPA filters come in a bunch of different sizes and fit right over the filter opening of your home's air conditioning unit or furnace. Like HEPA filters found inside air purifiers, allergy furnace filters capture up to 95% of the larger particulates from the air that comes out of your furnace to make sure you are breathing cleaner, purer air. In fact, it has been shown that these filters significantly help allergy and asthma sufferers (I'm considering getting one for myself!).

At only $21.95, they are a fraction of the price of regular air purifiers, but there is a reason for that. Though allergy furnace filters can capture larger particulates, it isn't quite as effective at capturing the miniscule, very-hard-to-see molecules. Additionally, they don't help absorb odors and gasses, unlike air purifiers. Allergy furnace filters may be less expensive, but they need to be thrown out every 3-5 months. In my opinion, an air purifier is a better option because it is an investment, it lasts longer, and it captures odors.

Ugh, Allergies

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:49:00 +0000

Growing up, I've pretty much been allergic to almost everything. I'm allergic to seafood (but I love it!); seafood gives me itchy hives, which is rather unfortunate. I can't be anywhere near flowers because pollen brings out the worst in me. My allergies go crazy whenever I'm near any dust. The list goes on and on.

So, as a kind of late Christmas present to myself, I bought an air purifier that specifically takes care of allergies - the Austin Air HealthMate. Well, technically I was going to get the Allergy Machine, but I decided that the HealthMate would be a better choice because it also helps with odors. My room sometimes smells like smoke because, unfortunately, my neighbors hang out next to my window. The HealthMate has a carbon filter, which I found has really gotten rid of the tobacco smoke. And its HEPA filter has really been helpful with my allergies.

Now, if I can just find a way to get rid of my seafood allergy...

Air Purifier FAQs

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:06:00 +0000

Here are some common questions that often come up when talking about air purifiers:

What is IAQ and why is it important?
IAQ stands for Indoor Air Quality and refers to the purity of the air you breathe, well, indoors. Most of the time, it refers to the air you breathe inside your home. IAQ is important because, as it turns out, most people spend their time indoors. If the IAQ is bad, then you end up inhaling many fumes or chemicals left from cleaning supplies, or even pollutants such as allergens. As a result of bad IAQ, you may have heightened allergic symptoms and more irritations. Air purifiers help improve your IAQ using various technologies.

What are the different technologies that air purifiers use and how are they different?
There are HEPA air purifiers, which are best for removing smaller, hard-to-see particles like pet dander, pollen, and other tiny allergens up to 0.3 microns in size. Ionic air purifiers change the polarity of the contaminants in the air, causing them to fall from the air you breathe. Carbon air cleaners are great for removing odors, gases, and chemicals. And finally, UV air purifiers use a UV light that stop microbiological contaminants such as mold, fungus, bacteria, and viruses from reproducing.

For more information about air purifiers, take a look at this handy air purifier guide! You'll learn all you need to know about using an air purifier to start living a healthier life with this guide.

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:43:00 +0000

Allergies are most worrysome when it comes to children. A lot of the time parents think that giving their children some allergy medicine, everything will be all right. In fact, the situation may not be so simple - you can't just keep giving your child allergy medication every day! Children and adults alike may be experiencing allergies from more than you'd expect. There are other factors to consider, such as the indoor air quality of your home. The indoor air quality of your home depends on a lot of different factors, many of which you might not realize are effecting the quality of the air you breathe. If you have pets, dander and waste can be a result of itchy and watery eyes. If you use many cleaning products and there is no fresh air being circulated in or out of the house, you and your family may experience unpleasant respiratory symptoms. By keeping an air purifier inside of the house (you can even keep one in every room for better indoor air quality), you can have safer, fresher air for everyone to breathe! And for children's rooms, I would recommend a unit like the Crane EE-5064. This air purifier is shaped like a shark and it operates quietly, ultimately making your child's room a healthier environment to live in.

Oh, I also want to wish a Happy New Year to all! Is anyone going to watch the ball drop tomorrow night? I always wish I could be over in New York while the ball drops, but I image it's probably a little too crowded over there every New Year's eve. Anyway, we hope that 2010 turns out to be a great year for everyone!

Pets and Allergies

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:57:00 +0000

Many people don't realize that the reason they may be experiencing symptoms of allergies may be because of their pets. Irritants don't only come from dogs and cats, however. A common misconception is that the only residue your pets leave is pet dander. In fact, symptoms of allergies can also be triggered by odors from a litter box, dust particles from a bird's wings, dried saliva from a cat's skin or fur, and waste particles from, well, every pet. These irritants end up triggering the worst allergy symptoms such as runny noses and eyes, sneezing, rashes, and watery eyes.

The best solution to the problems with pets, of course, is an air purifier. However, not just any air purifier will do. There are a few different technologies that are proven the most effective when it comes to pets. Air purifiers that use HEPA technology are great for trapping smaller, harder-to-see particles. Purifiers with a UV light are also great investments because they stop mold, fungi, and bacteria from reproducing on the hairs and secretions of your pets. The best type of air purifier for removing odors is one that uses activated carbon. Carbon filters absorb all types of odors, so you can start breathing fresher, healthier air. A great recommendation for pet owners is the Surround Air XJ3000E air purifier. This unit actually features all three of the technologies I listed above (and some more)!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:51:00 +0000

I always seem to forget that here in Southern California, the weather is always changing. Even now, in the winter, we go from mid-60 degree rainy weather one day to 70 degree weather the next! Though the weather outside may vary, you need to remember that your indoor air quality is changing. Outside, you might see leaves and branches flying every which-way. Yet you might miss the thousands of tiny pollutants, allergens, and microorganisms swimming around every inch of your home! Air purifiers are the only sure way to control these pollutants and stop them from invading your home. Read more about indoor air quality at our indoor air quality library!

And on that note - Merry Christmas, all!

Keeping Your Water Clean

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:42:00 +0000

Not only is indoor air quality very important, but water quality is as well. Most people only think about water quality when it concerns drinking water. In fact, many times the worst water is the water you shower in. It's important to use filtered shower heads to remove chlorine and additional chemicals from your water. If you use these filtered shower heads, you will see a dramatic improvement in your hair and skin. Like air purifiers, filtered shower heads take all of the dirty water coming from your pipes and remove chlorine, rust, and even odors for 100% pure water. Some even have UV technology inside that suppresses the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

These filtered shower heads have worked miracles for me. Ever since I purchased one, my hair and skin have been so much healthier and I just feel so clean! I really recommend you try one. If you're still looking for the perfect Christmas present, this might be it! Simply look for the filtered shower heads that are marked "IN STOCK - Ships today if ordered by 12:00 p.m. PST," select overnight shipping on the checkout page, and order by tomorrow December 22,2009, at 12 PM PST / 2 PM CST / 3 PM EST to receive your purchase by December 24, 2009!

Yoga Studios: Please Get an Air Purifier!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:39:00 +0000

For the last few months, I haven't really been able to exercise all that much. I had almost no time because I'm a full-time student and, of course, I work as well. I usually do yoga at a studio, but because of my schedule, I've been doing yoga by myself at home. So when I went to the yoga studio last night, I was really shocked. The place smelled really bad! I didn't realize just how dirty the air is in yoga studios. My solution for this would be a commercial air purifier. I don't think that the yoga instructor realized how important clean air is, especially in an area where people need a lot of oxygen while they exercise. I told her about my idea, but I don't think she'll be buying one anytime soon. It's a shame for the people who normally go there (I shudder just thinking about all the sweat they're smelling and how bad the indoor air quality must be)! I'm glad that I do my yoga at home now - at least I get to breathe in clean air!

Air Purifier Reviews

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:32:00 +0000

When it comes to buying air purifiers (or air cleaners, whichever you prefer), many people don't know the difference between the various brands and technologies. As a result, they end up purchasing an air purifier that they've heard of before or that the company or website says they should get. These customers may end up buying air purifiers that are more expensive or are not well-suited for these particular customers.

Air Purifier Home is making it easier than ever to decide which air purifier you might need. We have an extensive air purifier guide that can tell you which technologies are best for allergies or mold reduction. Additionally, we have recommendations that can help you choose your perfect air cleaner depending on what exact qualities you need it to have. Just this week, we've also added a page of unbiased air purifier reviews that tell you the pros and cons of each air purifier we have featured on the page. With these guides, finding the perfect air purifier will no longer be a headache-inducing task! :)

Air Purifiers to the Rescue!

noreply@blogger.com (Amy) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:14:00 +0000

While I was paying a visit to my neighbor a few weeks ago, it became a little too cold for our tastes and my neighbor finally turned on her heater for the first time in months. The next thing I knew, I was coughing and sneezing all over the place. It turns out that her heating system was full of dust from lack of use over the summer months, and as a result, the dust kept building up. I ran home to take allergy medication, and I remembered some useful information. During the winter, allergies and irritability can be triggered by merely turning on the central heating system or by burning logs in a fireplace. To get rid of these allergens, dust, and other irritants, the best solution is to use an air purifier. I ran over to my neighbor's house and let her borrow my air purifier for a day. It helped her breathe so much better that she bought a new one the very next day for constant 24-hour use! She recently told me that the air cleaner is pretty much the best purchase she's ever made.

What's best about air purifiers is that they can help you relieve allergy symptoms year-round, so you know for sure that they're a great investment.