The Facts About Personal Air Purifiers

Personal Air Purifiers devices worn around your neck, attached to your lapel or in your pocket. Some researchers and people that have read about them consider these devices to be possibly dangerous because they actually produce ozone, which can be harmful to your lungs. As a result, it is generally not recommended that anyone with asthma or other lung issues not use a personal air purifier.

It is also not recommended that children use them. The two most popular purifiers are the non-wearable Ionic Breeze Personal Air Purifier and the wearable Air Supply Personal Air Purifier.

Tips To Consider Before Purchasing

If you are thinking about purchasing a personal air purifier, here are some things to consider. First, know what kind of filter you will need. If you can, look into renting a purifier before you buy it so you know if it will make a difference in your life. Always consider both sides of the story when you hear good and bad stories about the product. Look for the unit’s MERV and CADR numbers - you want this number to be as high as possible when compared to other purifiers.

Consider the room the purifier will be in and get a purifier rated for a room of that size; you may want to go a little bigger to be safe (manufacturers tend to exaggerate such things), but not too big as a larger purifier will be noisier.

Guidelines for Use

When using your personal air purifier always follow a few simple guidelines. First, focus on putting units in rooms where you and your family spend the most amount of time, such as living rooms and bedrooms.

Second, place your purifier as close to a source of air pollution as possible (e.g., a vent). Third, keep your unit out of harm’s way and thoroughfares, such as windows, hallways and doors. Fourth, keep your purifier away from walls and obstructions, as it may cause discoloration due to air debris accumulation. Last, always the instructions you received with the purifier in all things.

Other Points

There are a few things you should know about purifiers, such as the fact that airborne pathogens and allergens cannot be controlled by a purifier alone; consider the source and see what else can be done to improve the situation. You have to maintain your purifier and clean it every 4 days; if you don’t it will get bogged down with debris and fail. Always buy the right purifier for the area you need cleaned.

Make sure that the airflow around the purifier is such that there is a total air exchange in the unit of at least 5 times per hour. Be aware of the ozone emitted by the purifier - you will want it to be no higher than 0.05 ppm.