To be truly effective, ALL air purifiers should be run continuously. Scientific research confirms that indoor air pollution rapidly returns to pretreatment levels when an air purifier is turned off.

Even though both technologies are designed to purify air; they don’t have a lot in common. One major difference between the two technologies is the filter efficiency. A HEPA type air purifier has much higher filter efficiency than the ionic type air purifier. In addition, most ionic type air purifiers emit ozone, which is a harmful gas that would damage lung tissues.

HEPA is an acronym of High Efficient Particulate Air. Any true HEPA filter guarantees that the filter will capture airborne particles down to 0.3 microns in size, 99.97% of the time. (Particles smaller than 0.3 microns are still trapped by HEPA filters but effectiveness is reduced to less than 99.97%.)

Most air purifiers use either a HEPA filter or a washable stainless steel collection cell as their filtration medium. Some air purifiers also use a pre-filter to increase the overall filtration efficiency.

An air purifier cleans the indoor air by drawing the polluted indoor air into the unit and trapping the particles, allergens and contaminates onto a filter.

Negative Ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. They are found near mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Some research studies show negative ions help to alleviate depression and boost mental energy. They can also latch onto particles and help weigh them down.

Indoor air quality refers to pollution in your North America home or business. Air pollutants can be 2–5 times greater than outdoors. This is troublesome since most people spend 90% of their time inside and use about 3,000 gallons of air daily, according to the American Lung Association.

Indoor air quality systems can enhance your comfort at your residence, especially if you have allergies, asthma or other respiratory issues.

A few solutions include:

·Air filtration systems that remove 99.97% of particles

·Germicidal UV lights that wipe out bacteria and mold

·Whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers that even indoor moisture

·Ventilation systems that introduce fresh air and manage humidity

HVAC is short for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. We often use this abbreviation to refer to your whole heating and cooling system, which includes:

·Comfort units, such as a furnace, heat pump, air conditioner or mini-split system

·Ductwork

·Indoor air quality solutions, like air filters, air filtration systems, germicidal UV lights, whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and ventilation

·Comfort controls, such as thermostats systems

While there are differing types of HVAC units, they all operate identically by:

·Relying on a fresh air source outside or inside your home or business.

·Running air through a filter to trap particles and allergens.

·Heating or cooling air.

·Sending air through a ducted system or immediately into a room, depending on the type of system you use.

Place your air purifier in a room where you spend a lot of time, like your bedroom. Make sure that there is no obstruction in the airflow of the air purifier. There shouldn’t be anything placed in front that would obstruct the indoor air to pass through it.