Panasonic Air Purifier Models
The Panasonic F-P20HU1, which has a Clean Air Delivery Rate (also known as CADR) certification of 200, includes extra amazing features such as a 24-hour monitoring Micro Dust Sensor and a 24-Hour LED Display to monitor Air Quality.
- The Micro Dust Sensor, a sensing device, uses an infra-red system to detect particles and then automatically adjusts the fan speeds to optimum filtration levels. During instances when the air is cleaner, the Dust Sensor will reduce the fan power in order to conserve energy.
- Apart from that, the Quality Monitor LED Display gives an indication of particles passing through the filter. LED lights glow red when particles are detected, and green after particles are removed, giving the user peace of mind of its effectiveness.
- The Panasonic F-P10HU1 is also equipped with a Deluxe Timer Mode, which can be programmable in increments of an hour, three hours or eight hours for usage during sleep time. Setting the timer before going to bed will allow the unit to shut off at the end of the timed period. This Panasonic air purifier also comes with an Interval Mode which applies 20-minute interval cycles of running and shutting down, helping you save energy whilst keeping the air clean enough for you to breathe.
Features Of Lumipure Air Purifiers
The Lumipure Permanent Filter air purifier carries out air purification processes through an electrostatic filtration system, a HEPA filter, the patented Permanent Filter by Lumipure as well as a germicidal ultraviolet light. Each filtration stage is targeted at clearing different pollutants such as smoke and dust, pollen and pet dander. In addition, the three speed controls for the fan helps to suck air into the air purifier during the filtration process and is also claimed to be ultra quiet.
This filtration machine stands a little over two feet tall and seven inches in diameter and is made available in white or black. Apart from that, the cylindrical shape design is rather unique amongst air purifiers as it allows the air purifier to be placed neatly at a corner.
How Does A Lumipure Purifier Work?
- The electrostatic filter charges up particles in the air so that these particles will be attracted to the filter, thus increasing the filtration rate. This process will help eliminate odors from tobacco smoke as well as pollutants such as dust.
- Secondly, the HEPA filter which is capable of a higher degree of filtration, will filter out smaller particulates which passes through it. The Permanent Filter works by removing harmful particles from the filtered air going through their cylinder.
- Lastly, the ultraviolet light further sanitizes the cleaned air by killing off airborne bacteria and viruses within seconds. Ultraviolet light-bulbs will only need to be replaced after 10,000 hours of use, translating to 13 months of 24-hour, 7 days a week usage. Additionally, two ultraviolet lightbulbs come with every purchase of the Lumipure air purifier.
All Bionaire air cleaners feature an independent ionizer which can be turned on or off regardless of the mode the cleaner is on. The ionizer releases negative ions into the air to join staticly with positively charged particles such as smoke, dust or pollen which can then be more easily filtered through the HEPA filters, giving you cleaner, more breathable air. Futhermore, each Bionaire air purifier is equipped with Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection which helps preserve the HEPA filter against odor-causing bacteria and more importantly helps extend the life of your HEPA filter.
For even more features, there is the Galileo HEPA Air Purifier. This model is equipped with a built-in air quality sensor which increases fan speeds in times of need. Apart from that, there are 3 adjustable fan speed settings for easy control. This purifier is also programmable for sleep mode ensuring usage in the bedroom. Built in within is a much appreciated feature known as the dual operational positioning for easier access to their options, without the need to move your purifier. Overall, Bionaire’s air purifiers have been designed with refined style and sophistication: versatile, slim and compact, they blend in with the room instead of sticking out like a sore thumb.
Perhaps not known to many, air conditioners act like a refrigerator and only cool down the air in the house. The term conditioner is often mistaken and they really serve no other purpose but to cool the air. On the other hand, whole house air purifiers work to help improve the quality of air within homes. Whole house purifiers are able to filter airborne particles anywhere from germs, bacteria, pet dander, mold spores and also keep the household fresh of odors from tobacco smoke and chemicals.
Apart from that, certain house air purifiers are also able to create and distribute ozone around the house. Ozone emitted by home air purifiers react with the contaminant particles in the air and turn them into ash that can be swept away later.
Apart from that, carbon filters used in these whole house air purifiers help to eliminate the presence of odors. Another problem which most households have is the presence of molds. These air purifiers that are made specifically to generate ozone would be extremely efficient in removing formed mold. Recently, there has been a controversy surrounding the efficiency of utilizing ozone in whole house air purification, as it is doubtful on the safety levels of the ozone generated.
While air conditioners are able to cool the air more efficiently, whole house air cleaners will ensure the air is clean with no harmful bacteria or wastes. Having pure and clean air will ensure that every person that lives in the house be safe from potential diseases which air conditioners cannot deter.
Salt Crystal Lamps
One of more popular natural air purifiers is the salt crystal lamp. The idea behind these salt crystals is that they are natural ionizers which release negative ions into the air naturally. These negative ions will then interact with the positive ions that are caused by working electric devices around the house, such as computer monitors, dryers, TV sets and radios. Thus, a salt crystal lamp acts as a natural air purifier by balancing out the concentration of positive ions within a room and improve the surrounding air quality. Be sure to look for Genuine Himalayan Crystal Salts for best air purifying effects.
Beeswax Candles
Another type of natural purifiers is beeswax candles. When beeswax candles are burnt, the fuel produces negative ions which will then interact with positive ions that exist in the form of tobacco smoke and allergens. These interactions will cause the ions to drop down to the ground and away from the air that we breathe. It is important to get only 100 percent beeswax candles for this to work. Yellow beeswax is a better choice as they are only lightly refined as compared to white beeswax which has been chemically bleached.
And, Believe It or Not…
Finally the last choice for natural air purifiers are indoor house plants. Yes, believe it or not, NASA has discovered that certain plants contain air quality improvement attributes. Just to name a few there is the gerbera daisy, the English ivy, the Spider plant and the Madagascar dragon tree – plants which are capable of absorbing chemicals that are released from cigarette smoke, paint, adhesives and even floor coverings. These chemicals include formaldehyde and benzene, which are capable of causing irritation to the eye and skin and are suspected contributors to anemia and cancer. Having natural greens in the house could turn out to be more than a pretty sight, they could end up saving your life.
Biozone Commercial Air Purifiers
Commercial air purifiers by Biozone for instance are perfect for industrial uses where large spaces of heavily contaminable areas need to be kept in control. Several units of Biozone ATC 3 for instance, are able to cover up to 14000 square feet of space, which is sufficient to maintain the air quality within industrial factories that are prone to air pollution. Nevertheless, commercial units cost a lot more than their domestic counterparts and could rake as high as $2000 per unit. As expensive as they are, these indispensable products yield great importance in ensuring a better place to work or stay in.
IQAir Air Purifiers
Commercial air purification systems are of the utmost importance in hospitals and dental institutions. Certain commercial purifiers by IQAir like IQ Air Dental Pro and IQAir CleanRoom are designed specifically for use in hospitals and dental institutions that require the cleanest and purest of air. They help to maintain fresh air quality which in turn promotes a healthier environment for the staff and especially the patients. Having perfect air quality does not just eliminate risks on contamination in areas of the hospital; it also serves to prevent infection control. In emergency wards, ICU units and critical rooms, the quality of air is extremely crucial in order to create an environment that is conducive towards the patient’s recuperation and therefore is an issue that is dealt with seriously.
Clean air purifiers are designed to filter out 99.97% of particles found in the air, up to 0.3 micron in size. Usually, they use HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate) filters, which have been tested by the Department of Environment for its quality. Additionally, international standards are applied to these filters in order to ensure that consumers get clean air from their purifiers.
Apart from that, other elements also come into place within clean air purifiers. Amongst this is the inclusion of electrostatic charged plates into the clean air purifier to charge the filter and therefore clean the air even more effectively. Also, most air purifiers are also equipped with charcoal filters to get rid of the odors from tobacco smoke and other smells in the air, in order to release fresh-smelling air blown into the indoor environment.
Finally, additional features which are used to kill bacteria and viruses include the use of Ultra Violet rays (UVA and UVB) which are emitted within the clean air purifier unit to kill bacteria which cannot be filtered out by the HEPA filter. Furthermore, most clean air filters run on low energy and therefore can be turned on 24 hours a day without causing an increase in electricity consumption.
In our cars, pollution is categorized into two, namely bioaerosol (living organism based) and organic compounds which are actually vaporized liquid in the air. Germs, bacteria, viruses, and tobacco smoke are just some of the many other kinds of pollution that may exist in your car. If these harmful elements are not eradicated by an automobile air purifier, the effects may even be worse than environmental pollution in open air. This is as the car is an extremely small enclosed area and the circulation of contaminants within this area is more prominent.
In the current market, there is a huge variety of auto air purifiers, ionizers, dehumidifiers, air cleaners and air filters which offer similar features which is to help combat car pollution. These remarkably handy gadgets are also small in size and do not take up much space in your car. Different models vary in their features but the main purpose of car air purifier is to filter the wastes that enters and that exists in the car. Many new car air purifiers utilize state of the art nanotechnology to reverse the effects of wastes, a process known as reduction and oxidation. Purifiers that are also ionizers on the hand offer an invigorating, soothing and calm effect when its negative ions are released into the air. This not only helps to remove wastes from your car but is a great benefit especially during long drives.
Features To Help With Relieving Allergies
With this, when shopping for an air purifier for allergy relief, it is important to get one that comes with a HEPA air purifier filter. This is as HEPA filters have gone through stringent international testing standards through the Department of Environment’s filter test program, and therefore maintain certain quality standards in filtering out particles. In fact, HEPA air purifier filters can filter out to 99.97% of particles up to 0.3 micron in size. This will definitely get rid of mold, dust, pollen and pet dander which are common causes of allergies.
However, some higher priced air purifiers for allergy relief are equipped with up to five layers of different types of filters to provide ultimate allergy relief. Some of these allergy relief air purifiers include UV lamps that emit UVA and UVB rays in order to kill harmful pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Apart from that, carbon filters also make up part of the air purifier in order to eliminate odors, chemicals as well as tobacco smoke.
Finally, there is a wide range of allergy relief air purifiers available in the market, starting from a few hundred dollars up to the thousands. This is because different locations, such as hospitals and factories, require different levels of allergy relief due to the difference in allergen densities in the air.