Why You Should Get an Air Purifier—and 3 Great Choices

Rising air pollution levels have become a global concern, and governments around the world are working hard to solve this problem. And here’s a shocking fact: indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air. A report by the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that indoor air is five times more polluted than the air outside. Since outdoor air circulates more than indoor air, many airborne impurities thrive indoors.

Because we spend between 80-90% of our time indoors, our exposure to poor indoor air quality puts us at risk for a number of illnesses—like respiratory diseases. That’s why you need an air purifier. It constantly cleans indoor air, filtering air and removing harmful particles from your home—like allergens, smoke, and mold.

Your house is polluted by invisible particles you can’t see, like dust and pollen. An air purifier helps maintain a healthy environment by getting rid of these particles and makes the air in your home or office cleaner. It refreshes stale air and gets rid of harmful substances in the air.

How Does an Air Purifier Work?

An air purifier works by ridding the air of harmful airborne particles such as mold, dust gases, chemicals, spores, and odors. Powerful fans inside it draw in air and move it through different particle filters. Each captures a different type of air pollutant. After the air is cleaned, it is expelled back into the environment through a fan. The clean air is free of allergens, harmful bacteria, and chemicals. An air purifier’s efficiency is gauged by the air it can clean per hour.

Benefits of an Air Purifier

1. It Eradicates Dangerous Chemicals from Indoor Environments

You can close your windows and doors, but this doesn’t mean external pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide will remain outside. Nitrogen dioxide is generated during the combustion process of stoves, space heaters, water heaters, fireplaces, and boilers. Carbon monoxide is found in homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages. Continuous exposure to these gases can bring on cognitive-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Also, most household cleaners and regular cleaning agents contain poisonous chemicals like ammonia, phthalates, and chlorine. Prolonged exposure to these harmful chemicals can result in serious health issues like cancer and cardiovascular disease. Air purifiers with active carbon filters can get rid of chemical contaminants, reducing the risk of health problems.

2. Nullifies Unpleasant Odors

Formaldehyde, benzene, and gasoline break down indoors, producing an off-gassing odor. They are found in upholstered furniture, aerosol sprays, paints, and air fresheners. The odors can cause breathlessness and nausea and even affect cognitive functions.

HEPA air purifiers and those with activated carbon filters can effectively trap gases and particles, reducing impurities indoors. When you’re hosting dinner guests, you won’t worry about the smells of spices and smoke. Air purifiers trap the smells, making a room smell fresh and clean.

3. Minimizes Airborne Diseases

Flu and the common cold are spread by tiny pathogens indoors. That’s why when you get a cold, you infect the rest of the family. Everyone contracts the cold because you all breathe in air that’s infected with viruses and bacteria.

HEPA Air purifiers eliminate bacteria and viruses. Once you remove the trigger of airborne diseases, you protect your family and yourself. If you have children or elderly family members, air purifiers are a must.

4. Improves Sleep

Dust mites, fungi, and bacteria can trigger allergies that can last several weeks. Common symptoms of allergies include nose congestion, sneezing, and coughing. Allergies can disrupt your sleep, causing daytime drowsiness which affects your productivity. To avoid sleep disruptions, use HEPA air purifiers since they eliminate most allergens indoors. Cleaner air results in a good night’s sleep.

5. Can Increase Life Expectancy

Continuous exposure to airborne impurities found indoors can affect some of the main body systems. Chemicals and gases from household products can amass in your lungs. In fact, some airborne particles are so small that they can pierce the blood-brain barrier and negatively impact your brain and cognitive functions.

The impact of air pollution on life expectancy is huge. For instance, in the United States, PM2.5 particles (fine particulate matter, or pollution particles that are no larger than 2.5 microns in diameter) reduce the lifespan of Americans by about four months. A good air purifier traps even the finest particles, improving the air quality and your life expectancy.

The Best Air Purifier for Large Rooms: TT-AP003

This TaoTronics air purifier can quickly clean rooms up to 322 square feet at an amazing CADR rate of 384 m³/h. It provides quick and efficient filtering, helping your family breathe better. It’s equipped with different filters: a washable pre-filter and a 3-stage H13 true HEPA filter. These guarantee top-notch purifying performance.

The air purifier boasts 3 adjustable fan speeds and an Auto mode that automatically changes the speed based on a room’s air quality. You can use it in your bedroom as it only produces 32dB on Sleep Mode. You won’t even know it’s there.

The Best Air Purifier for Medium Rooms: TT-AP005

The TaoTronics AP005 HEPA Air Purifier has a CADR value of 250 m³/h, which means it can circulate air in a 270 sq. ft. room 5 times per hour. In a 324 sq. ft. room, it can circulate air 4 times per hour. It features 360-degree air circulation and a color-coded air quality system that provides readings of the air quality. Blue means excellent, green is good, orange is moderate, and red is poor. The unit provides real-time air quality updates.

The Best Air Purifier for Small Rooms: TT-AP006

This compact, attractive device easily fits into a corner of a bedroom, study room, or nursery. It can effectively purify spaces of up to 224 square feet and has a 150m³/h CADR rating. It significantly improves indoor air quality.

The unit is ideal for newborns and people who suffer from allergies. It’s fitted with a filter replacement alert that flashes on the control panel when the filter needs changing—which is about every 3-6 months depending on the air quality.

Boost Your Health with an Air Purifier

Numerous studies have shown that air purifiers may help improve blood pressure and heart rate. By reducing the levels of fine particulate matter, the devices improve indoor air quality. HEPA air purifiers also improve respiratory health in people who suffer from allergies and also help those with weak immune systems fight off infections. Get a TaoTronics air purifier today and make your home more livable.

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Daniel Bishop is a technology writer for TaoTronics who covers small appliances including tower fans, space heaters, air coolers, dehumidifiers, massage guns and many others. He is laser-focused on the industry and often publishes product reviews on how new and upcoming devices will improve and impact our customers’ lives.