Air Purifiers: The Good, and The Bad
It may come as a surprise, but not all air purifiers are created equal! Simply putting the word “pure” in a product’s name doesn’t actually mean it’s improving air quality. In fact, several popular air purification options do little to nothing to improve air quality. Poor air quality can worsen health issues like asthma and allergies, cause sleep problems, and even lead to long-term health effects. If you’re looking to keep your home health-friendly, a quality air purifier is a must! And while many on the market are misleading, we’re here to clear the air (no pun intended). Read on for our reviews of the most popular types of air filters. 1. HEPA Air Purifiers High Efficiency Particulate Air Purifiers were developed back in the 1940s. HEPA filters got extremely popular due to their use in medical settings, and trap around 99.97% of particulate matter larger than 0.3 microns. And because the human eye can only see things larger than 10 microns, that means HEPA filters catch what you...