Best Air Purifier for Allergies

Do air purifiers help with allergies

With all the time we spend inside on a daily basis, it is important to make sure these indoor spaces are full of clean, breathable air. The air inside our homes and businesses can become contaminated by many pollutants such as mold spores, pollen, dust, bacteria, and pet dander. These can aggravate allergies in many individuals making it difficult to breathe and causing more serious breathing troubles down the line. As anyone with allergies knows, indoor spaces can become a haven for potentially harmful air particles. Especially after cleaning and dusting, particles can lift into the air causing allergic reactions to flare. One solution to this problem is the addition of an air purifier. An air purifier is a portable device that reduces the airborne pollutants in the air by several different means.

By having an air purifier that captures and destroys harmful allergens, these reactions can be reduced. When making a decision on a new air purifier to reduce allergy symptoms, it is important to remember that units vary and not all are created equal. Also, you must consider the types of air pollutants you wish to filter and what size room you want to place it in. There are many different types of filters out there making it difficult to determine which one is best for allergies.

Humidifier vs air purifier for allergies

Air purifiers and humidifiers can both impact the air you breathe in your home in entirely different ways. Air purifiers help allergies and respiratory symptoms by cleaning the air. Allergens are particles that are very tiny and can float in the air for hours. Those who suffer from allergies or asthma use an air purifier to reduce their exposure to these triggers. Air purifiers like the Clean-tech, use HEPA and UVC technology to capture and destroy these particles and reduce the amount of allergic reactions. Humidifiers, on the other hand, have no impact on allergen levels. They work to put moisture or humidity into the air and help nasal passages to feel less dry and irritated. It has even been found that humidifiers could potentially increase allergy and asthma symptoms. Humidifiers also need to be cleaned frequently and very well. If not, they can develop mold spores that can cause severe allergic reactions and asthma symptoms.

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What allergens can an air purifier help with?

Exposure to indoor air pollution and irritants, including smoke and aerosol sprays is inevitable. When you have allergies or asthma, the need to avoid common airborne allergens and environmental allergies becomes very important. It can be hard to avoid airborne allergens entirely, but adding an air purifier can be the first step to reduce your exposure.

Pollen

If your breathing problems become worse during certain times of year, you might be reacting to pollen from seasonal plants. Pollen counts can vary from day to day and when they are high, allergies can be triggered easily, even when indoors. By limiting your time outdoors, keeping your windows closed in the car and at home, and using a Clean-tech air purifier, pollen reactions can be greatly reduced.

Dust Mites

Dust mites are another common allergic trigger. Dust can be limited in your home by regularly washing all bedding and rugs, vacuuming the home, and using a HEPA filter. Clean-tech air purifiers are rated to capture 99.98% of all these allergens.

Pet Dander

Another common allergen is animal dander. Dander is microscopic bits of skin and hair. To keep pet dander to a minimum, it is recommended that you bathe them regularly, keep them away from your bedroom, and vacuum your home frequently. By using an air purifier, pet dander is captured in the HEPA filter and fresh air is expelled out the other end.

Mold

Mold is more common than people think. You don’t have to be allergic to mold to be affected by it. Simply inhaling mold spores can lead to a fungal infection in your lungs. Mold thrives in moist environments. It is important to regularly look for mold throughout your home or business and keep an air purifier running at all times to make sure spores are easily destroyed before causing health issues and allergies.

Chemical Fumes

Many household cleaners produce potentially harmful fumes that can cause allergic reactions. Bleach, bathroom cleaners, oven cleaners, and spray polish are the most common causes. It is very important to have proper ventilation when using these products. By using an air purifier in your home or business, you can avoid triggering allergies with chemical fumes.

Scented Products

Some allergy sufferers are very susceptible to even mild fragrances  and perfumes, especially in closed environments. Scented soaps, shampoos, perfumes, and other hygiene products can cause allergic reactions as well as scented candles and air fresheners. By using an air purifier in the home, the effects of these scents can be lessened.

What type of air purifier is best for allergies?

Air purifiers can target many allergic triggers. While there’s no official recommendation for the use of air purifiers for allergies, many medical experts and research studies point to their effectiveness. There are a few main types of air purifiers that filter the air in different ways and to varying degrees. One of the types of filters is activated carbon, which removes gases from the air, Another is an Ionizer that uses a high-voltage wire to remove particles from the air. The negative ions interact with the air particles, causing them to attract to the filter. Arguably the most effective overall air purifier consists of a combination of a High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, and a Ultraviolet Light (UVC). The closely intertwined fibers of the HEPA filter act as a net to catch the bigger particles in the air that passes through it. Then the UV light inactivates the microbes that were too small to get trapped by the HEPA filter. Only HEPA filters also can clean the smallest particles, such as smoke, out of the air.

To qualify as a true HEPA filter, the filter must remove at least 99.97% of airborne contaminants, including mold spores, dust, pollen, smoke, and pet dander. By having this two step system, Clean-tech has created an air purifier that is 99.98% effective at removing allergens from our indoor air. This is especially important for those who suffer from seasonal allergies and even asthma. Also, it is important to take into account the amount of space you need the air purifier to work in. When shopping for a unit, it should have the square feet a unit can handle listed with the product information to guide your selection. A 15-foot by 20-foot room, for example, has an area of 300 square feet. To be effective, the capacity of your unit should be greater than or equal to the size of your space. When in doubt, it’s always a good idea to go a little too high as opposed to a little too low.

How do air purifiers get rid of allergens in a room

Air purifiers work by drawing the air in a room through a filter and releasing the sanitized air back into the room. A Clean-tech air purifier has a two stage process that uses a HEPA filter and a UV-C bulb to destroy harmful air particles. First, the air travels through the HEPA filter. HEPA filters consist of fibers that are woven to create a very tight and twisted maze. When allergens enter the filter they are trapped inside when they stick to the fibers. These filters should be replaced after extended use in any air purifier. The smaller particles and microbes that were not captured inside the fibers of the HEPA filter are then released into a chamber with a UV-C bulb.

UVC lights are UV germicidal bulbs that emit very short ultraviolet wavelengths from 100 to 280 nanometers that damage the DNA of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. These organisms cannot reproduce and will die. Each air purifier on the market undergoes rigorous testing to give a percentage of particulate that is filtered. Clean-tech has been third party lab tested to remove 99.98% of harmful allergic triggers from the breathable air.

Summary

If you’re experiencing allergy symptoms inside your home or business, an air purifier may help reduce your symptoms by cleaning the air. Some of the most common allergens floating in our indoor air are pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold, chemical fumes, and scented products.There are many different brands and models of air purifiers that perform certain tasks. A HEPA filter, UVC bulb combination air purifier is the best overall for the removal of allergens in the air. By using a HEPA filter and an extra large medical grade UVC bulb, Clean-tech has a 99.98% rate of removal and is third party lab tested to remove common household allergens.