The Best Air Purifiers...The problem is; Who do you believe?
As we stated before, our air purifier ratings are based on science, NOT SALES HYPE! In order to determine the best air purifiers, we have to look at what you are trying to do. For instance, removing particulates (dust, hair, smoke particles, pollen, soot) requires a different approach than removing microbes (germs, spores, bacteria, fungi). Particulates require a filter to remove them from a space. Filters can be classified as follows: low-effiency fiberglass
pleated air filters HEPA ion generators carbon filters Although some filters can remove microbes from a space, the filter can become a breeding ground for the microbes that it traps. Systems that are used to destroy or reduce microbes are: ozone UV air purifiers (ultra violet light)
photohydroionization (PHI)
Finding The Best Choice for You...Filter and air purifier selection depends on the size and type of the contaminant.Airborne particles are measured in microns (1 micron = 1/25,000 of an inch, Yes 1/25,000!) A look at some pollutants: 3 - 10 microns - pollen, dust mites, hairspray, certain molds, bacteria and animal dander) 1 - 3 microns - lead dust, large bacteria .3 - 1 micron - smoke (tobacco and cooking), small bacteria, fine dust, small animal dander particles, asbestos) below .3 micron - VOCs (volital organic compounds, such as, odors, off-gases including formaldahyde from carpets, furniture and cleaning products, mold ) Consider that 98% of airborne particles (the most damaging to the lungs) are 1 micron in size and smaller. The best air purifiers are those that give the best protection from damaging pollutants, those in the range of below .3 micron to 1 micron. Our choice for best air purifiers in the filter category for capturing particles in the .3 - 3 micron range is an active electronic polarized media filter such as Dynamic Air Cleaner . This unit captures 97% of the particles that try to pass through it. Below the .3 micron range, photohydroionization (PHI) manufactured by
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