What a UV Air Purifier Can Do for You

A UV air purifier uses ultraviolet light to kill viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold and other airborne organic pathogens and allergens. This can include things like dust mites and their feces, pet dander particles and compounds commonly found in dust.

There are quite a few benefits to acquiring a UV air purifier for your home and not many negatives. For example, if you are chronically ill or have problems with allergies it is worth your while to look into a UV air purifier. Here we will go over why a UV air purifier may be right for you and what you should experience when you get one.

How Does a UV Air Purifier Work?

A UV light air purifier works by first directly cleaning the air by creating caustic chemical reactions in air pollutants. The second stage in getting rid of pollutants is indirectly cleaning via the ultraviolet light converting molecules of water and oxygen present in the air into hydroxyl, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone. These powerful airborne helpful molecules react with the airborne pollutants in your home or office, scrubbing the air and rendering the pollutants down into harmless components.

Ozone is generally not recommended for scrubbing the air because it may be harmful, even in small doses. It is preferable to use hydroxyl for scrubbing the air, as it lacks the harmful effects ozone may have. Fortunately, ozone and hydroxyl are created by different wave lengths of ultraviolet light so you can arrange your UV air purifier to only produce hydroxyl. A good UV air purifier will only have a very limited ultraviolet spectrum and therefore will produce only a small amount of ozone, if any at all.

Another thing to consider when looking into a UV air purifier is its wattage and the length of time the air is treated by the ultraviolet light. Generally, a higher wattage on the unit is better, especially if you are going to be using it in a high flow area. A standard UV air purifier won’t have any kind of filter to get rid of larger airborne particles but most can be used in conjunction with a different kind of air purifier that does.

So you don’t have a filter to replace, but you do have a UV bulb annually. There is a little wiggle room when it comes to this time frame, but it’s always a good idea to do so once a year to make sure you’re getting the most out of your bulb.

So now you have a bare bones understanding of UV air purifiers and why you should get one. UV air purifiers remove and destroy harmful organic material. Whether you are considering your home or office, you should look into a UV air purifier.