However, many questions are also raised.
Let’s find answers to these questions with ELLE.
What types of air purifiers are there?
Most air purifiers are divided into two basic types: dust filters and disinfectants.
Dust purifiers are designed to improve indoor air quality by removing tiny, floating physical agents such as dust, pollen or pet dander.
HEPA stands for `high-efficiency particulate arresting`.
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Air sanitizers are designed to kill bacteria, viruses, mold as well as floating fungal spores.
UV light sterilizers do not remove any impurities.
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Besides, there are also negative ion generators on the market today.
Additionally, you can also find ozone generators.
Airocide APS200 PM2.5 air purifier is a high-end air purifier line exclusively invented by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), imported from the US.
Airocide APS200 PM2.5 air purifier and disinfectant
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Can air purifiers help prevent COVID-19?
Coronavirus is at the end of the “dust catching” range of HEPA filters.
Thus, air purifiers can really help you reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus in your home.
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On the contrary, if a member has a high chance of getting infected, because they often go out to work, for example, you should consider equipping an air purifier in the house.
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However, you should also note that air purifiers do not completely eliminate the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Suitable for rooms with an area of about 25 – 35 m2. Using a combined Hepa filter helps remove 99.99%. Pollution level indicator light immediately displays the current air quality.
Coway AP-1008CH Air Purifier
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What should you keep in mind when buying an air purifier?
Safety
Three types of dust purifiers, disinfectants and negative ion generators are all safe for users.
On the other hand, inhaling ozone gas can cause throat irritation, coughing, shortness of breath and other respiratory problems, even in healthy people.
Compared to the previously released Mi Air Purifier Pro version, the air cleaning area of the upgraded version of Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro H(BHR4280GL) is significantly larger, from 60m2 upgraded to up to
Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro H(BHR4280GL) Air Purifier
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Space size
Air purifiers will work best in small rooms with closed doors.
Each type of filter with different capacity will be suitable for different floor areas.
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Filters 99.5% of dust particles as small as 3nm Color-based air quality indicator Up to 49 m2/527 ft2 Auto Mode & Sleep Mode.
Philips Air Purifier AC0820/10
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Some other air quality improvement measures
Good air circulation can help reduce the risk of the COVID-19 virus lingering in your home.
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If you are concerned about allergens, heat or humidity from the outside environment, you can close the windows, but leave the air conditioning system running continuously.
Besides, you should also regularly change the filters in the air conditioner.
The Sharp FP-J40E-W air purifier has a filter that removes dust particles of just a few micrometers, combines both dust filtering and deodorizing features, is easy to replace, and has high product performance to create efficiency.
Sharp FP-J40E-W air purifier
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