Americans spend over 500 million dollars a year on air
cleaners. The driving force for many of those air purifier purchases is allergy
relief, but investing in a more versatile, multi-purpose unit that also tackles
odors will quickly turn a simple dust collector into the most appreciated
appliance in your home.
More Uses = Better
Value
We all want the things we buy to give us the most for our
money, so why opt for a one-dimensional air purifier? Most standard air
purifier models only collect dust and particles. To get more out of your air
purifier look for a unit with serious odor “adsorbing” filters like AllerAir’s5000 Exec which has HEPA filtration and a thick 18 lb. activated carbon filter.
An air purifier with a deeper carbon filter will clean the air more effectively
and require fewer filter changes than a thin mesh filter.
An Air Purifier to
the Rescue
There are few things more aggravating than a bad smell in
your home and while none of us like to dwell on it, there are many sources for
odor lurking in every corner. Here are a few examples of where an odor-busting
air purifier can provide some relief:
Pet Odors
If it’s got fur and is living in your home, you can bet that
you have some level of odor. The toughest and most unpleasant is urine. Whether
it was a protest pee on your carpet or the constant smell of a cat litter box,
the right air purifier with activated carbon can make a surprising
difference. Just remember if you have
multiple cats or a more significant pet odor problem be sure to consult an air
quality expert for advice on choosing the right unit.
New Home, Upgrades or
Renos
A few years ago scientists revealed that the “new car” smell
people seemed to love was actually a toxic mix of chemicals coming from the
materials used to make the interior. A new or renovated home is no different. It’s
filled with off-gassing products like new flooring, lumber, particle board,
paint and furniture, which can significantly compromised air quality. An air
purifier with activated carbon will not only address the odors from all of
these materials, but can help remove the more serious airborne VOC’s (volatile
organic compounds) that may be harmful to human health.
General Odors
A multi-purpose air purifier is also very handy to have for
general odors like that horrible stink when you run the self-cleaning oven, the
corner where you’ve shoved the diaper pail or that musty storage area. The downside
is you’ll find so many places to use your unit, you may find yourself needing
more than one.
Ask an Air Purifier
Expert
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