What is An Air Purifier?

Air purifiers; there is a good chance that you have heard of them before.

Despite the fact that you may have heard of air purifiers before, do you know what they are or what they do?  A large number of individuals do not.

Air purifiers can greatly benefit you and you family, but before the benefits can be felt, you must familiarize yourself with air purifiers, namely what they are and what they do.

Air purifier, also commonly referred to as air cleaner, are electronic devices. The goal of these electronic devices is to clean the air.  This is done by eliminating harmful air contaminants.  Air contaminant is another word that is used to describe air particles.

No matter what they are called, they could be harmful to your health or to those who visit your home.

That is why it is recommended that all homes have an air purifier in them.  In fact, in addition to be recommended, some homeowners are actually urged to have an air purifier for their home.

If you are wondering why someone would be urged to have an air purifier in their home, you may be wondering who those individuals are and just who it is that is doing the urging.  Well, the truth is that there are a fairly large number of individuals who are urged to have air purifiers.

These individuals may be those who have pets or who have in-house smokers.  It has been said, and actually proven in multiple studies, that pets and cigarette smoke causes unhealthy air particles to form. With an air purifier, those particles will either be completely eliminated or reduced.

In addition to those who have a house with pets or a cigarette smoker, it is also advised that those with allergies purchase an air purifier for their home.  Air purifiers work to eliminate common dust particles, which is a common cause for allergies.

As previously mentioned, air purifiers are also recommended for those with pets. In addition to keeping your home’s air clean, an air purifier may also help to reduce an allergic reaction to pets or pet hair.

Although it is important to know who can benefit from an air purifier, you may also be wondering exactly how they work. With air purifiers, you will find that different purifiers work in different ways. This is because many air purifiers are produced by different manufacturers.  Each of those manufacturers is likely to develop their own product in their own way.

Despite these differences, there are a number of different air purifiers that use ionizers and filters.  These filters often filter out harmful air purifiers by preventing them to pass through the system. Essentially, this means that only safe, clean, and breathable air is allowed to pass through.

If you make the decision to purchase an air purifier or cleaner, and with all of the benefits there is a good chance that you will, you are advised to shop carefully.  You will find that many air purifiers claim to be the best, but very few are. Although you may wish to purchase a low-cost air purifier, you are advised to be cautious when doing so.

Many cheaper air purifiers are low-performing and the high-performing ones may need to have their filters replaced every few months.  If this is the case, you will want to check the cost of replacement filters; in some cases the filters may end up costing more than the machine originally did.

HEPA Air Purifier

	Hoover Air Purifier with TiO2 Technology - WH10600 List Price: $229.99 Sale Price: $158.46
	The Hoover WH10600 Air Purifier with TiO2 technology is the perfect addition to any home concerned with their indoor air quality. From allergy sufferers who will benefit from allergen catching HEPA media, to vulnerable family members such as infants and the elderly who can benefit from germ killing TiO2 technology, a Hoover air purifier can help everyone breathe a little easier.

	Honeywell HFD-120-Q Tower Quiet Air Purifier with Permanent IFD Filter, Black List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $123.74
	Permanent IFDAir Purifier with filter that is washable and vacuumable & never needs replacement!

	Whirlpool Whispure Air Purifier, HEPA Air Cleaner, AP51030K List Price: $349.99 Sale Price: $299.00
	The Whirlpool AP51030K features a three-stage filtration system comprised of a pre-filter, carbon filter, and true HEPA filter. The air purifier’s outside grill acts as a permanent pre-filter by capturing large particles and preventing them from entering the unit...

	Honeywell 18155 SilentComfort Permanent, True HEPA Air Purifier List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $136.56
	Honeywell SilentComfort True HEPA Air Purifier with Advanced airflow design for ultra quiet high speed operation. This True HEPA air purifier removes at least 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0...

	Surround Air XJ-3800 Intelli-Pro Air Purifier List Price: $299.00 Sale Price: $201.99
	The Intelli-Pro Air Purifier uses comprehensive sensors to automatically monitor and control air quality in your home or office. Featuring seven air-cleaning methods, the Intelli-Pro removes airborne toxins, allergens, dust, and odors to produce a cleaner, healthier environment...

	Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier List Price: $210.99 Sale Price: $164.89
	The 50250S True HEPA Allergen Remover air purifier removes at least 99.97 percent of common household particles as small as 0.3 microns from the air passing through it such as dust, pollen, mold spores, tobacco smoke, and pet dander...

	Surround Air Multi-Tech XJ-3000C Air Purifier List Price: $179.00 Sale Price: $109.00
	This is the only air purifier that combines the top six technologies into one unit: true HEPA filter for dust and allergens, germicidal UV Lamp to destroy micro-organisms, activated carbon filter for chemicals, smoke, odors, ionizer for particles and bacteria, programmable sanitizer for odors, and anti-bacterial pre-filter for larger particles...