A Breath of Fresh Air: Don’t Let Your Future Go in Fumes

Mridula
Mridula
Jul 20, 2017 · 3 min read

There is nothing soothing and comforting like opening the doors, windows and breathing the fresh, clean air — but are you sure that the air you intake is clean and non-toxic? Or for that matter even the indoor air?

According to the World Health Organization, about two million people die prematurely from the effects of polluted air every single year. Yes, this fact is astonishing. But to add onto this bewilderment, 4.3 million people a year die from the exposure to household air pollution. So, it’s just not the outdoor air pollution that’s harming us but indoor as well.

After experiencing these harmful and injurious effects, several brands are coming up with anti-bacterial air purifiers to combat this problem. These air purifiers help you wave off:

· Smoke: Not only cigarette smoke, but also smoke from fireplaces, stoves and cooking fires that lead to respiratory problems on a large scale.

· Asbestos: It’s present in materials that are used in home construction. Moreover, it is also found in paint products, heating systems, fireproofing, tiles and coatings which might lead to risks of lung cancer.

· Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): These are present in household cleaning chemicals, paints and solvents and can trigger headaches, throat irritation and skin problems.

· Perfumes and Deodorizers: While using synthetic fragrances, highly volatile gases are emitted which have the ability to cause allergies, nervous system disorders, cancer, birth defects.

· Biological pollutants: These might include pollen, bacteria, viruses, dust and mold.

· Pet Dander: Pet hair and dried skins result in respiratory irritation.

So, it become crystal-clear that the air we breathe, be it our homes or workplaces, is not all fresh. Thus, it is solely our responsibility to take care of our health in the best way possible, and that’s where air purifiers come into picture. The cherry on the cake is that prominent brands have the online facility, wherein you can buy some of the best air purifiers online for your home or office or other workplaces.

Now, the challenge here is choosing the right one that serves your purpose and prevents you from lethal and deadly diseases. Let’s make it easy for you:

· HEPA Filters: The best air purifiers come with HEPA or High-efficiency particulate air filters which are mostly regarded to trap particles as small as 0.3 microns. Any air purifier with a HEPA filter should be able to block out both PM 2.5 (particles that are 2.5–10 microns in diameter) and PM 10 (10 microns or more in diameter) particulates. So, before buying one, check a “True” HEPA filter, and not just “HEPA-like. Brands like Kent efficiently remove 99.97% of particles which are less than 0.3 microns in diameter.

· Size: An air-purifier’s effectiveness significantly depends on the area is where you want to place it and how much air the purifier can circulate. Generally, manufacturers or brands ask you for your room size or mention the capacity of the purifier according to a room. But, it is always advisable to buy a bigger one, for e.g.: for a 200-sq. ft. room, buy the one that can handle 300-sq. ft. room, because the levels of pollution are moderately high.

· Performance: It is rated by the purifier’s coverage area, Clean Air Delivery Rate(CADR) and Air Changes Per Hour(ACH). These denote how much air can be purified of all its particles (in cubic feet per minute) and how often an air purifier can clean the air of its claimed coverage area in an hour. Usually, it is sensible to buy one with 4 ACH and 3 CADR.

Apart from these, factors like cost-effectiveness, guarantee, noise reduction, maintenance and lifespan also play a key role. Moreover, you can find all these factors and features in online air purifiers by AIRPSA.

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