We’ve gotten a lot of questions from customers and others about how to use modern air purifier machines. In this roundup, let’s go over some of the big ones that people wonder about when they’re shopping.
Do air purifiers help with dust?
The simple answer is that, yes, they do help with dust, if it is airborne.
That means that while some of the heavier dust will fall to the floor before it can be cycled by the purifier, some of the ultrafine particles that are most dangerous to human health will be trapped and removed by the HEPA filter, as long as they reach the inside of the unit. This includes items like dust mites, pet dander, pollen, etc.
Do air purifiers make your home dry?
Air purifier models actually have very little effect on either the temperature or the humidity inside at home. They’re simply taking the indoor air and running it through filtration and other processes that decrease harmful contaminants in the air.
What is the difference between an air purifier and a humidifier?
The humidifier actually introduces moisture into the air, to help with overly dry air, such as the product of forced air heating systems.
The air purifier, on the other hand, simply takes the indoor air and cycles it to remove certain kinds of contaminants. Units like the Molekule Pro, AirPura 714, or the BetterAir 2080 are good at this kind of filtration, and popular for home or commercial use.
Will air purifiers help with Covid and flu?
There are particular air purifier machines that can help a great deal with virus particles. We sold a lot of these during the Covid pandemic, and they’re still useful for filtering out different viral loads such as those related to flu conditions.
Check out a range of models that would help.
Will air purifiers reduce mold spores?
Air purifiers are generally very effective on mold. Any unit with a HEPA filter, UV or probiotics can handle mold. All-carbon models may not be as effective against this contaminant.
What kind of air purifier should I have in my apartment?
For an apartment space, you basically want to scale it for your square footage, using a metric called ACH (air changes per hour). Note: Oversizing is good when it comes to air purifiers because a user may be running a machine on a lower setting than what’s indicated for a certain ACH.
Will air purifiers help with allergies?
Because they filter out so much of the contamination in indoor air, air purifiers can help quite a bit with allergies. They can help to reduce pet dander, dust mites, pollen, and other allergens, as well as harmful chemicals and VOCs. A 2020 study found that participants with allergic rhinitis experienced a significant reduction in medication usage after using air purifiers for six weeks. For allergic rhinitis sufferers, studies show that air purifiers can lead to a 30-60% improvement in symptom severity (e.g., sneezing, congestion).
Where is the best place to put a purifier in a room?
Optimal layout depends on many factors. In general, you want to have an air purifier close to the source of contaminants. It can also help to have some elevation to have the appliance 3 to 5 feet off the ground in order to maximize how it grabs airflow.
Take a look at our FAQs for more on how to source air purifiers and how to use them to your advantage.
We hope that these answers have been helpful in assisting you with shopping for what you want for your home. US Air Purifiers LLC can help you to select the models that are best for your indoor air, and with giving you peace of mind about the livability and breathability of the air in your indoor space.