Choosing the correct air purifier

There are many people who suffer health problems caused by airborne particles. Asthma is one such illness which is very common, hay fever and allergies also affect large numbers of people. Air purifiers clean the air in a room by filtering or destroying these harmful airborne particles. By using a purifier you minimise the risk of causing or exacerbating these health issues. But you can’t simply assume that the most expensive purifier is the best. Each type of air purifier is more suitable for certain types of pollutants or allergens and hence is more effective at reliving certain symptoms

Asthma Currently there are roughly 5.4 million people in the UK who are currently being treated for asthma; 1.1 million of these are children. The NHS spends £1 billion each year treating asthma and 1.1 million working days are lost due to it. If you suffer from asthma, it is important to look for an air purifier that will destroy microorganisms, bacteria and viruses along with all other allergens and pollutants. Airfree air purifiers all have this capability and are preferable to Hepa Filter purifiers for asthma sufferers. You can see our full range of Air Purifiers for Asthma here.

Pet Allergies Many people are allergic to pets. Surprisingly it’s not pet fur which causes the reaction but the actual pet dander - an ultra fine powder of dried pet saliva. When this power gets into our eyes and airways those who are allergic suffer sneezing and itchy eyes, nose and pallet. Choose a life time Hepa filter, it will remove pet dander from the air, and because it’s a lifetime filter you will not have to buy a new one. You can see our full range of Air Purifiers for Pet Dander here.

Hay Fever With one of the highest rates of hay fever in the whole of Europe, Britain is a country that really suffers during the summer. Many are aware that hay fever is caused by pollen particles carried in the air, but what you might be surprised to hear is that indoor air often is just as contaminated with pollen. Filter air purifiers will trap pollen particle and remove them from the air and Airfree purifiers will destroy the pollen particles so that they can no longer cause a reaction. Both types of air purifier are effective in relieving hay fever. You can see our full range of Air Purifiers for Hay Fever here.

Chemicals Sensitivity Chemical sensitivity is a chronic condition which is thought to be caused by the body being unable to break down and detoxify all the chemicals it is exposed to. Headaches, rashes, asthma and rhinitis are commonly reported complaints from this condition. There are many different chemicals such as pesticides, household cleaners and fumes in carpets and furniture which can trigger these complaints. In order for an air purifier to deal with chemicals effectively, the purifier you choose MUST have carbon in the filter. Carbon is the only type of filter which will remove these chemicals. Choosing a basic hepa air purifier that has little or no carbon in the filter will not work. In this instance the chemicals will simply fly straight through the hepa filter unrestricted. The most prolific machines for dealing with chemical sensitivity are manufactured by Swedish air filtration specialists Blueair , who's air purifiers are considered to be amongst the very best in the world. You can see our full range of Air Purifiers for Chemical Sensitivity here.

Mould & Dust Mite Allergies Around 20% of people are allergic to dust mite faeces. Dust mites can thrive in home and work environments and allergies can cause severe symptoms in some people, including rhinitis and eye problems amongst other things. The particles responsible for the allergic reaction are actually so tiny that many of them pass through a standard Hepa filter. An Airfree air purifier is the best option for this as it will destroy all particles in the air, no matter how tiny. You can see our full range of Air Purifiers for Mould and Dust Mite Allergies here.

Smoke and Odour Second hand smoke can be particularly severe for those with asthma not to mention the fact that it has the potential to cause many dangerous diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease. If someone in your home smokes, or if there is an odour of smoke you should look for an air purifier with a Hepa filter and a carbon filter inside. You can see our full range of Air Purifiers for Smoke and Odour Removal here. We hope we’ve guided you through how to choose the right air purifier, please feel free to call for further advice on 01207 507444.