Over the time, pollution has now almost become an integral part of the life in urban settlements. No matter which metro city you refer to, you will come to the understanding that the residents all the metro cities struggle with pollution in one or the other way. Despite continuing efforts from the government as well as other private institutions to prevent pollution, there has not been any substantial positive difference in the poor quality of air. The air quality index of the major urban settlements is barely showing any improvements.
As a board-certified allergist, I’m often asked, “what air filter should I buy?”. First of all, do you need a filter at all? If you’re allergic to just dust mites, don’t bother. Dust mites are carried on large particles (10 micrometers, or microns), and only stay airborne for 15 minutes after being disturbed (such as making the bed or running a vacuum cleaner). They won’t even get to the filter, so no matter what filter you buy, it can’t filter something that doesn’t STAY airborne. But if you’re allergic to something carried on tiny (~ 2 micron) particles, such as cat dander or grass pollen, then by all means consider getting an Air Purifier.
One thing that I may be able to tell about you from your persevered quest to find the best air purifier with washable filter is; that you’re a thrifty homeowner. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong in opting for an air purifier with permanent filter over traditional air purifiers that require frequent filter replacements, such frugal…
Buying an air purifier for your home is as important a decision as purchasing any other home improvement appliance. The reason being that the indoor air you breathe sitting within the four walls of the house must be pure and safe. And the only way to guarantee that is to get an air purifier installed…
Most of us often tend to take the air around us for granted, simply because it’s available in abundance and always present around us. But the air we breathe rather than the type of air we inhale is of utmost importance. If you hadn’t realised it already, this post would help you do so. The…
Hepa filters are perhaps technology’s best answer to stay safe against air pollution, which is affecting millions of people worldwide today. The air we breathe is our lifeline and to imagine that it’s contaminated with many molecular-level pollutants can send shivers down the spine. However, as with other aspect of our life, advanced appliances may…
In a world where everything we eat, drink, and breathe is contaminated with pollutants, it’s important to rely on filters. Of course, not all filters serve the same purpose, and therefore we must understand the different types of the filter as well as which one would be ideal for your specific need. Here we talk…
Contrary to the idea of air pollution being restricted to outdoor sites like industrial outskirts, commercialized cities and smoggy forest fires; indoor air isn’t any better! It’s contaminated with pollutants such as pollen, dust mites, allergens, chemical toxins, and combustion gases. As a matter of fact, studies have revealed that air pollution is often worse…