Get The Right Kind Of Air Filter

If you’re a person with a bad case of allergies, then why not invest in an air filter? These are helpful devices that allow people, who have trouble breathing due to mould, animal dander and dust particles, take in air that’s been purified. There are three different kinds of air filters on the market that you can invest in to help combat your allergies. If you’ve always dreamed of breathing clean air inside your own home, then consider investing in one today and start feeling and breathing better.

HEPA filters

HEPA filters, also known as “media filters”, are great for allergy and asthma sufferers.  These filters work by forcing air through a series of fibres that remove particles such as dust, dander, and pollen. HEPA rated filters can capture particles as miniscule as 0.3 microns. To give you a clear idea of how small this particle is the size of the finest coffee ground is about 5 microns. Particles 150 times smaller than a coffee ground will be caught 99.97 % of the time. If you plan on buying a HEPA air filter, it’s important to consider the fan strength, as this is how the air is pulled through.

Activated carbon filters

Activating charcoal simply means treating it with steam or chemicals to create millions of tiny holes to increase its surface area. As airborne chemicals pass over the charcoal, these chemicals bond to the charcoal’s surface, effectively removing them from the air. These filters do a great job in removing chemicals and odours from your room. If you react to certain smells or have multiple chemical sensitivities, a charcoal filter is your best bet.

Ionic filters

Ionic filters add electrical charges to air molecules, which in turn create ions. These ions float around the room and stick to other charged molecules. At some point, these groups of stuck molecules become heavy enough and fall to the floor, sofa, and dining set. Ionic filters are good for removing particles from the air; however they do not remove chemicals and odours.

With this information in hand, it’s easy for you to shop for the right air filter. Everyone who’s been afflicted with some form of allergy deserves the chance to breathe in fresh air and having the right one in your home will go a long way in helping you get rid of your allergy.

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