When we talk about air purifiers, we refer to a category of products that have been very popular and widespread for some years now, also in domestic homes.
A device improves the quality of the air we breathe within the house walls.
It responds to the growing concern about air pollution, related allergies, and all the negative consequences of prolonged exposure to unhealthy environments on our health.
In a house where there is dust, mites, hair, kitchen fumes, animal odors, and poor ventilation, it is true that the air quality is not going to be the best. In addition, this happens in every house.
Benefits of Air purifier
In practice, what are the advantages and benefits of using an air purifier?
It is understood that allergic or asthmatic people will undoubtedly notice the difference. We can all see the benefits for our lungs that this appliance can give. So let us see what an air purifier can do for our health.
Removes allergens
Anyone who is allergic to pollen, dust mites, or certain animals’ hair is equally at risk of suffering more indoors than outside. However, these allergens are also among the particles that a good HEPA filter can retain almost wholly. For this reason, there is no doubt that the habitual use of an air purifier at home is not a little help for those afflicted with these allergies.
Removes cigarette smoke
Regularly inhaling cigarette smoke can contribute to heart disease, as well as the development of asthma. It is children in particular who are most sensitive to secondhand smoke. For this reason, if a family member smokes at home, for example, in the winter months, it would be advisable to use an air purifier to counteract the side effects of secondhand smoke, at least in the children’s room.
Removes Radon gas
Radon gas, beyond certain exposure levels, can contribute to the development of lung cancer. The occurrence of this gas is quite widespread in domestic environments, although mostly not at levels that are of concern. However, this is also one of the gases that an air purifier can effectively retain.
Removes external pollutants
It is established that there is a higher incidence of allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems in urban environments than in rural ones. The cause is obviously atmospheric pollution, i.e., exhaust from cars, boilers, and industrial vapors. To keep these pollutants out of our homes, it is necessary to use an air purifier.
Removes carbon monoxide
Suppose we do not have, the opportunity to ventilate, our home often and we do not keep plants in our rooms. In that case, we run the risk of inhaling the carbon monoxide emitted by our own breathing. This can lead to bothersome effects, such as headaches or shortness of breath. To keep the carbon monoxide level under control, we can use an air purifier.
Removes flying organic compounds
Many products commonly found in our homes have a shallow sublimation temperature and can release organic compounds into the air with extreme ease. In many cases, they are harmful compounds if exposure to them is prolonged: some lymphomas and leukemia’s seem to be related to precisely this type of compound. Many paints and varnishes, dry-cleaned garments, air fresheners, aerosols, fuels, and car products are all among the products that can release harmful compounds: the air purifier is also helpful in controlling the spread of these elements in our homes.
Removes some insects
With its suction action, the air purifier is also effective in eradicating some insects such as mosquitoes, otherwise difficult to eliminate except with the use of sprays and diffusers, which, however effective, we end up inhaling too. Fewer midges not only mean more occasional annoying bites but also better protection from certain infections.
Other advantages:
- Quality breathing: As obvious as it may seem, many people do not have quality air at home. In addition, what is worse, the polluted air inside the house is much eviler than in the street in general.
- Preserved Health: Everything that has been cited here is aimed at improving overall health. In addition, major respiratory problems can be avoided if, in closed environments, we have quality air we breathe.