Not every inhabitant of the planet can afford to live in harmony with nature somewhere on the shore of a mountain lake. The realities of life in the 21st century are such that most people are “tied” to the city with work, comfort, and kindred roots. And the air purity in a city apartment leaves much to be desired. Despite the fact that doctors, scientists, and the media constantly call for getting rid of dust accumulators in the home, statistics are unforgiving. The number of ticks, invisible fungi and mold, dust and dirt in the air in the air exceeds many times all permissible norms.
What problems does the air purifier solve?
It is not possible for a household vacuum cleaner to clean the apartment of all accumulated dust and dirt, and with them allergens and bacteria and microbes that are harmful to humans. And if the owner of the house also smokes or contains pets, then the apartment turns into a breeding ground for viruses and diseases. If the issue of the health of family members is important, and the amounts transferred to pharmacies and clinics are off scale, then the acquisition of a high-quality air purifier can not be delayed for a long time.
An air purifier will help get rid of many household problems:
- clean the room from dust;
- kill pathogenic allergens;
- rectify against ticks, fungi and mold;
- remove unwanted odors, including exhaust fumes;
- sanitize and moisten the air.
A household air purifier is designed to clean a specific volume of a room. When choosing a cleaner, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the room, the degree of its pollution, as well as the possibility of installing its floor or wall version. If it is possible to put a cleaner in each room, then it is necessary to select such a household appliance strictly according to the size of the room. If you plan to move the air purifier from one room to another, then you need to focus on a larger volume. So, in a room with a smaller volume, cleaning will be faster and better.
Types and best models of cleaners
Depending on its purpose - air disinfection, moisturizing and disinfection, ionization and purification, there are several types of air purifiers for an apartment.
- Air washing is the most popular home air conditioning appliance. The principle of operation - under forced pressure of the fan, the air drawn into the apparatus passes through the water filter and is blown out. So, in addition to air purification, it is also moistened.
The most popular models in 2016 are the Boneco U714, Venta LW 25, Sharp KC-A61RW.
- Electrostatic cleaners work on the principle of air ionization. The air stream is quartzized by ultraviolet or microwave waves and passed through charged dust collectors in the form of plates, on which all ionized debris and dust settle. Such cleaners do not need replaceable filters, which is quite convenient in domestic use.
The best models of this type of cleaner in 2016 - Daikin MCK75, FAURA NFC 260, Fanline
- Photocatalytic purifiers are a specialized apparatus for purifying air through a chemical oxidation reaction. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation in the environment of titanium oxide, organic contaminants are catalyzed with oxygen and decompose into carbon dioxide and water.
The most popular models of this type of cleaner are AirComfort AC 03 04, Daikin MCK 75, AIC 256
- Filtering air purifiers consist of a HEPA filter inside the housing, which is a highly efficient sorbent.Cleaning takes place in three stages: with the help of fibers, large types of contaminants are cleaned, medium particles are ejected due to the diverse direction of air inside the filter housing, the smallest particles are deposited on the filter together with air molecules.
Such filters are often used not only in home appliances for air purification, but also in the space industry. The most popular models were presented by firms. BORK, Sharp, Philips.
- Climate complexes are the most advanced, by far, multifunctional air purification devices. Among the functions they perform are ionization, purification, moisturizing, heating, ventilation, and many others, depending on the model.
Air purification in such a complex consists of a number of air purification systems. The more cleaning steps the complex contains, the cleaner the outlet air. Among the advantages of this complex are ease of maintenance, professional cleaning and many additional functions. Unfortunately, such systems are not small in size, so you need to make sure that there is enough space in the house for it. And one more important fact. High-tech complexes are expensive, not every family can afford the purchase of such a device.
The most popular models among climatic complexes are Philips, Neoclima NCC 868, Boneco Air-O-Swiss 2071.
Clean air is easy: selection tips
For the right choice of climate technology, you need to answer a few questions:
- for what purposes is an air purifier purchased;
- how often it will be used;
- where is his place in the house;
- what additional functions should have, in addition to air purification;
- how much are you willing to spend on its maintenance.
The best solution for an apartment with a lot of dust is an electrostatic cleaner. It is easy to clean, easy to maintain, do not need frequent filter changes.
If people with various asthmatic diseases live in the house, then it is necessary to purchase equipment with a high degree of air purification. In this case, the best solution would be a cleaner with a HEPA filter. Such filters are able to purify air from dust and allergens up to 99%.
In rooms where mold and fungi are noticed, a photocatalytic cleaner must be installed. Such an air purifier will be effective in combating nicotine resins. In the room where the smoker lives, it is just useless to put an air sink - the result will be ineffective.
An air purifier with an ozonizer function will save the room from unpleasant odors. They decompose smoke and odors into carbon dioxide and water. Ozone is 2-3 times more effective than ultraviolet, which means that it will take less time to clean the room.
In a dry place it is necessary to use humidifiers or air washes that will effectively clean and moisturize the room.
All of the above tips for choosing a cleaner and humidifier will help you decide on the selection of the best option for the best climate technology for your home.
