Dust is one of the main problems of city premises. Most often, it enters the house when we air, but even with closed windows, particles of dirt appear in the apartment. Its accumulation negatively affects the health of adults and children. There is a need to purchase appliances that can purify the air.
In this article you will get acquainted with the household air cleaner from dust, and learn how to choose it right for your home.
The principle of the air purifier
In general, the air purifiers consist of the following parts:
- fan;
- filters (coal, photocatalytic, electrostatic, etc.);
- water tank.
Some models still have a built-in ionizer and flavor.
Such an instrument operates quite simply:
- Under the influence of the fan, air is sucked into it.
- It passes through the filters placed in the apparatus and is cleared of dust, various allergens, toxic substances and pathogens.
- Then the air is humidified, ionized or flavored (if there are such functions) and is blown back into the room.
Criteria for selecting an air purifier
Since the device is popular, the manufacturers of household appliances produce a large number of different models. To choose among them the one that is most suitable for you, you should rely on the following criteria:
- Area of the room. The description of each device indicates how many square meters its power is calculated.
- Installed filters. This is important to consider, since each species fights with different pollutants: pre-cleaning - large particles, carbon and electrostatic - smoke and odor, photocatalytic - microbes and bacteria, HEPA filter (anti-allergic) - very small particles.
- The presence of additional functions. For example, an ionizer (saturation with negative ions), several speeds of operation
fan , control of air purity and the indicator of the level of contamination of filters. - The size. There are both small and large models of air purifiers. It already depends on your desire and the place where you plan to be located.
- Method of installation. Can be wall, floor, installed in the ventilation system.
Having installed an air purifier at home, which will also work as an ionizer and humidifier, you will create more comfortable living conditions.