How to Choose a Dust Air Purifier for Home

Despite the presence of modern vacuum cleaners capable of high-quality cleaning, you can always find a very large amount of dust in every apartment. Even in the most carefully tidied house there is dust in soft toys, computer system units, books.

To combat dust, special purifiers are used that make the air clean and fresh, and the residents' well-being is excellent.

A household purifier is a set of filters, each of which is characterized by its own special degree of purification, and a fan that draws air from the room into the device. Most models of purifiers are equipped with anti-allergenic and charcoal filters that trap almost all carcinogenic particles, allergens, unpleasant odors and toxins in the apartment. In addition, some devices are equipped with air ionizers, thanks to which the air in the room becomes fresh, like in a pine forest.

Types of cleaners

Today on sale you can find various models of dust cleaners, which differ from each other in cleaning methods. The most common among them are the following:

• electrostatic cleaner;
• cleaner with replaceable filters;
• photocatalytic cleaner;
• air washing.

Electrostatic

This device is used for cleaning houses most often, since it differs from other models in its relatively low price and quality. Cleaning is carried out using ionized air, which, when the device is turned on, begins to attract fine dust, soot and tobacco smoke.

When purchasing such an electrostatic device, it is advisable to opt for a model equipped with an ozonizer, since ozone has bactericidal properties. Thanks to this, the house will be cleaned not only of dust, soot and smoke, but also of harmful bacteria, viruses and toxins.

The electrostatic cleaner works silently and uses very little power. In addition, it is quite simple and unpretentious to maintain: if it works around the clock and every day, then once a week the device must be disassembled and the accumulated dirt from the plates must be removed with a damp cloth or sponge.

Currently, such devices are produced by many manufacturers, so in stores you can find both cheaper models made by Chinese firms and expensive Korean and Japanese air purifiers.

With replaceable filters

This type of device is equipped with HEPA filters - similar to those found in vacuum cleaners. Thanks to this, highly effective air purification from the smallest dust particles is achieved, therefore, such models are recommended for use by people with allergies, as well as parents who have small children.

The disadvantage of devices with replaceable filters is the high price of filters, but the purifiers themselves are inexpensive. In addition, with intensive use, the need to replace filters arises no more than 1-2 times a year.

Please be aware that some models without replaceable filters need to be disposed of after using a certain amount of time. Information about this can be found in the data sheet.

Photocatalytic

Currently, it is photocatalytic air purifiers that are considered the most effective, but their disadvantage can be called a high price.Air purification and disinfection is carried out through the interaction of a catalyst and ultraviolet light. UV light contributes to the formation of natural substances with excellent oxidation properties and decomposes any dust, even the finest, that falls on the surface of the catalyst. In addition to dirt, this type of device can convert toxic chemical compounds such as unpleasant odors and smoke into completely harmless carbon dioxide and water. Since the degradation process is carried out at the molecular level, dirt does not accumulate in the photocatalytic dust cleaner. This means that there is no need to disassemble it, wash and change the filter. In addition, the filter elements of such devices have a long service life. Only the UV lamp may need to be replaced, however, as a rule, the service life of UV lamps is also quite long and can be from one to three years.

Manufacturers often combine photocatalytic cleaners, ozonizers and electrostatic models, which increases the performance of the resulting device and, accordingly, increases its price.

The disadvantages of devices of this type include their rather noisy operation and relatively high energy consumption.

When choosing a photocatalytic cleaner, it should be borne in mind that less expensive models are more noisy. The noise level in some models reaches 55 dB.

Air wash

This household appliance is a combined air purifier and humidifier. This solution allows you to use water as a filter and remove dust particles, while maintaining the desired humidity in the room.. However, the sink, in comparison with the other above-mentioned units, has a higher price. Another disadvantage of washing is less effective cleaning and the need to regularly change the water in the unit's tank.

The principle of operation of the device consists in "sticking" dust to the surface of water and its subsequent dissolution.

Criterias of choice

Since there are a variety of purifier models sold on the market, not every customer will be able to figure out which model is best suited for their home. When choosing a device, you should focus on the following criteria:

• area of ​​the room;
• the amount of dust;
• the presence of allergy sufferers in the house;
• the presence of smokers in the house;
• filters;
• cost and manufacturers.

Room area

It should be borne in mind that each model is designed for a certain area, therefore, when choosing a cleaning device, you need to pay attention to its characteristics described in the instruction manual. You also need to decide right away whether you need a separate appliance for each room or whether you will periodically move it from one room to another. In the latter case, the performance of the unit should be selected based on the area of ​​the largest room.

Owners of small apartments with very small rooms can purchase a device designed to clean the air in the car. Such a car cleaner can periodically be used in your car.

Dust

If there are a lot of soft toys, upholstered furniture, carpets, textiles in the house that accumulate dust in themselves, then you should opt for a device with plasma filters, with a HEPA filter, or on a device equipped with an ionizer. Such models will cope with the task better than all other cleaners.

Allergy sufferers

If you have family members with a dust allergy in your home, we recommend that you choose one of the following:

• a device with a HEPA filter - it is able to very well clean the air from the smallest dust particles, which allows allergy sufferers to feel comfortable and confident in their apartment;
• sinks - pass room air through a sprayed water suspension, which washes away all existing dust, making the air in the room clean and fresh.The best results are shown by sinks equipped with an ionizer.

Cleaners-humidifiers and devices with an electrostatic filter cope with the task of removing dust a little worse, but they also bring, albeit not so effective, but still tangible benefits.

Tobacco smoke

Some devices purify the air not only from dust, but also from cigarette smoke. If there are people who smoke in the house, it is best to buy an air purifier-ozonizer, or a photocatalytic purifier. It is better to choose the latter with an electrostatic filter, since it will be much easier to wash off nicotine tar.

It must be remembered that during the operation of the ozone purifier, people must leave the room!

A device equipped with a carbon filter, which will adsorb unpleasant odor molecules, will also help remove unpleasant odors from the room along with dust.

Filters

If you do not want to spend money on filters all the time, then it is best to purchase a model that works without filters. These include:

• sinks;
• plasma;
• ionizers;
• catalysts;
• ozonizers.

Those who are not afraid of additional costs should know that air purifiers, equipped with filters, cope with their task at the highest level.

Manufacturers

Today, the best air-purifying devices are purifiers from the Japanese manufacturer Daikin, which purify the air not only from dust, but also from all possible types of pollution. These devices are recommended for people suffering from severe allergies.

The next manufacturing company is Venta. Household appliances from Venta are in demand all over the world, which is a confirmation of their quality.

Electrolux - cleaners of this company gently humidify the air, effectively cleaning it from pollen, dust, mites, viruses and bacteria.

Boneco - the devices are equipped with carbon and anti-allergic filters, as well as an ionizer, which allows for a comprehensive and high-quality air purification in the house.