An air purifier is often seen as a device that "cleans the air", but that is only part of the story. An air purifier is very good at certain things, and cannot solve other problems in the home at all. Here is an honest overview.
What an air purifier does remove from the air
- Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10): with a HEPA filter, these small particles are effectively filtered out of the air.
- Pollen and household dust: larger particles such as pollen and dust particles are effectively trapped in a HEPA filter.
- Pet hair and dander: this reduces airborne allergens in the home, although what remains on furniture or the floor will naturally stay there.
- Bacteria and viruses: according to the standard, a HEPA 13 filter captures 99.97 percent of these very small particles.
- Odours and volatile organic compounds (VOCs): with an activated carbon filter, air purifiers can also filter out some of the odours and harmful substances from things like cooking, cleaning products, or new furniture.
What an air purifier cannot do
- Reduce CO2: an air purifier filters particles from the air, but does not remove CO2 gas. Only ventilation (opening windows or mechanical ventilation) reduces CO2 levels.
- Reduce humidity: for that you need a dehumidifier; an air purifier has no effect on this.
- Bring fresh outdoor air inside: an air purifier cleans the air that is already in the room, but does not replace ventilation with oxygen-rich outdoor air.
- Remove stains, dust on surfaces, or mould on walls: that requires cleaning, not air filtration.
Why this distinction is important
Many complaints about a "stuffy" room, such as headaches or feeling tired, are more often associated with high CO2 levels than with particulate matter. An air purifier therefore does not solve that problem, no matter how good the filter is. For a healthy indoor climate, you always need a combination: ventilation for CO2 and fresh air, and possibly an air purifier for particulate matter, pollen, and allergens that ventilation alone cannot remove.
An air purifier that does what it promises
If you are looking for an air purifier that focuses on what the device is really good at, namely filtering out particulate matter, allergens, and odours, then the Dynter AirPure Plus PA244 is a good choice. With a HEPA13 filter, 4-stage filtration, and a CADR of 260 m3/h, it is suitable for up to 55 m2 and captures 99.97 percent of particulate matter, pollen, bacteria, viruses, and microplastics according to the HEPA13 standard. In addition, do not forget to continue ventilating regularly, as this is still necessary for a healthy CO2 level.
In short
Use an air purifier for particulate matter, pollen, household dust, pet hair, bacteria, viruses, and odours. Use ventilation for CO2 and fresh air, and a dehumidifier for excessively high humidity. By using these devices for their respective strengths, you will get the best results for a healthy indoor climate.
Want to know more about what an air purifier can do for your situation? View the specifications at dynter.eu.