Not every inhabitant of the planet can afford to live in harmony with nature somewhere on the shore of a mountain lake. The realities of life in the 21st century are such that most people are "tied" to the city with work, the comfort of life, and related roots. And the cleanliness of the air in a city apartment leaves much to be desired. Despite the fact that doctors, scientists, the media constantly call for getting rid of dust accumulations in the home, the statistics are relentless. The number of mites, invisible fungi and mold, dust and dirt in the air of the apartment exceeds all permissible norms many times over.
What problems does an air purifier solve?
A home vacuum cleaner is not able to clean an apartment of all accumulated dust and dirt, and with them - allergens and pathogenic bacteria and microbes for humans. And if the owner of the home also smokes or keeps pets, then the apartment turns into a breeding ground for viruses and diseases. If the issue of the health of family members is important, and the amounts referred to pharmacies and clinics are off scale, then the purchase of a high-quality air purifier cannot be postponed for a long time.
An air purifier will help get rid of many household problems:
- clean the room from dust;
- kill disease-causing allergens;
- rectified from mites, fungi and mold;
- remove unwanted odors, including exhaust gases;
- disinfect and humidify the air.
A household air purifier is designed to clean a specific volume of a room. When choosing a purifier, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the room, the degree of its pollution, as well as the possibility of installing its floor or wall version. If it is possible to put a cleaner in each room, then it is necessary to select such a household appliance strictly according to the size of the room. If the air purifier is planned to be transferred from one room to another, then it is necessary to focus on a larger volume. So, in a room with a smaller volume, cleaning will be faster and better.
Types and best models of purifiers
Depending on its purpose - air disinfection, humidification and disinfection, ionization and purification, there are several types of air purifiers for an apartment.
- The air washer is the most popular home climate device. The principle of operation - under the forced pressure of the fan, the air drawn into the device passes through the water filter and is blown out. So, in addition to purifying the air, it is also humidified.
The most popular models in 2016 are Boneco U714, Venta LW 25, Sharp KC-A61RW.
- Electrostatic cleaners work on the principle of air ionization. The air flow is quartzized with ultraviolet light or microwave waves and passed through charged dust collectors in the form of plates, on which all the ionized debris and dust settles. Such purifiers do not need replaceable filters, which is quite convenient for domestic use.
The best models of this type of purifier in 2016 - Daikin MCK75, FAURA NFC 260, Fanline
- Photocatalytic purifiers are a specialized apparatus for purifying air through a chemical oxidation reaction. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation in the environment of titanium oxide, organic pollution is catalyzed with oxygen and decomposes into carbon dioxide and water.
The most popular models of this type of purifier are AirComfort AC 03 04, Daikin MCK 75, AIC 256
- Filtering air purifiers consist of a HEPA filter inside the housing, which is a highly efficient sorbent. Cleaning takes place in three stages: with the help of fibers, large types of contaminants are cleaned, medium particles are thrown out due to the varied direction of the air inside the filter housing, the smallest particles settle on the filter together with air molecules.
Such filters are often used not only in household air purification devices, but also in the space industry. The most popular models were presented by firms BORK, Sharp, Philips.
- Climate complexes are the most advanced, today, multifunctional devices for air purification. Among the functions they perform are ionization, purification, humidification, heating, ventilation and many others, depending on the model.
Air purification in such a complex consists of a number of air purification systems. The more stages of cleaning the complex contains, the cleaner the air at the outlet. Among the advantages of such a complex are ease of maintenance, professional cleaning and many additional functions. Unfortunately, such systems are not small, so you need to make sure that there is enough space for it in the house. And one more important fact. High-tech complexes are expensive, and not every family can afford to purchase such a device.
The most popular models among climatic complexes are Philips, Neoclima NCC 868, Boneco Air-O-Swiss 2071.
Clean air made easy: tips for choosing
For the correct choice of climatic technology, it is necessary to answer several questions:
- for what purposes an air purifier is bought;
- how often it will be used;
- where is his place in the house;
- what additional functions should it have, in addition to air purification;
- how much are you willing to spend on maintaining it.
The best solution for an apartment with a lot of dust is an electrostatic cleaner. It is easy to clean, easy to maintain, and does not require frequent filter changes.
If people with various diseases of an asthmatic nature live in the house, then it is necessary to purchase equipment with a high degree of air purification. In this case, the best solution would be a purifier with a HEPA filter. Such filters are able to clean the air from dust and allergens up to 99%.
A photocatalytic cleaner should be installed in rooms where mold and fungi are seen. Such an air purifier will be effective in combating nicotine tar. In the room where the smoker lives, it is as if it is useless to put an air sink - the result will be ineffective.
An air purifier with an ozonizer function will save the room from unpleasant odors. They decompose smoke and unpleasant odors into carbon dioxide and water. Ozone is 2-3 times more effective than ultraviolet light, which means that it will take less time to clean the room.
In a dry place, it is necessary to use humidifiers or air washers that effectively clean and humidify the room.
All of the above tips for choosing a purifier and humidifier will help you decide on the selection of the best option for the best climate technology specifically for your home.
