If you find yourself coughing, sneezing, suffering sinus headaches and dripping noses then these are just some of the miserable symptoms allergy sufferers deal with every single day. Indoors and outdoors, it doesn’t make a lot of difference. For some people medications will help some, but there is no complete cure for what is often a debilitating problem. At least if you have outdoor allergies, you can avoid the symptoms by not going outside when pollen is most prevalent. If you have indoor allergies, you really are out of luck. You live in your house, for goodness sake. What can you do? Live in a bubble? Personally, I wouldn’t mind having a personal bubble, but that is impractical. What’s the next best thing? Two words, air purifiers. They won’t cure you, but they will make your life more comfortable.
An Air Purifier is used to clean harmful and troublesome allergens and toxins from the air. Research has shown that the air inside the most homes is more dirty than the air outdoors, making a good air purifier an essential item for any family who wants to breathe clean, wholesome air. People suffering from allergies will often find that the use of an air purifier reduces their symptoms significantly. There are many different types of purifiers on the market today from which you can choose. Let’s take a look at some of the choices available to you:
What are Hepa Air Purifiers? Hepa is an acronym that stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. These types of purifiers use a Hepa filter to clean and filter the air. For a filter or purifier to be classified as a Hepa it must meet stringent guidelines — 99.97 percent of particle matter measuring 0.3 microns in size must be captured. To get an idea of the size we’re talking about, 0.3 microns is a few hundred times smaller than a human hair and a particle of that size cannot even be seen by the human eye!. That’s pretty small.
Ionic Air Purifiers: have only recently become commonly avaialable. They work by making use of ions to charge the particles in the air. These charged particles become heavier and then fall from the air and land on surfaces where they can be dusted away. Because the particles can be often be released back into the air, most ionic air purifiers use electrostatic technology to trap the particles.
UV Air Purifiers: UV air purifiers, use ultraviolet technology to kill off harmful allergens in the air. More than that though, they can also eradicate bacteria, mold and even certain types of viruses. If you want the most technologically advanced air purifier available, a UV air purifier are probably your best bet.
If you are considering an air purifier, then you should compare different products to learn which one is best for your home. Find out how small or large of an area that the air purifiers you are considering will cover as you will want one to match the size of your home.. Depending on the size of your home and the type of purifier you choose, you may need more than one. Using a good purifier can make all the difference in the quality of air that you and your loved ones breathe every day, so be sure to choose the very best model that you can afford. Your health just may depend on it!
Tim Berger