Four Benefits Of Using A Room Air Purifier In Everyday Life

A room air purifier brings many benefits to the people using an indoor space even during times when there is no haze outside.

In this blog post, we’ll share four benefits of using a room air purifier using in everyday life.

Less allergy flareups

It is estimated that one in three people in Singapore suffer from allergies, which could be triggered from exposure to airborne pollutants such as pollen and dust.

A room air purifier, when sized properly and used at an optimal speed setting delivering at least 6 air changes per hour (ACH) of clean air, can effectively reduce the amount of pollen and dust in the air, reducing the frequency and intensity of these flareups.

Mitigation of airborne diseases

Diseases such as SARS-Cov2 (COVID-19), influenza, and HFMD (Hand, foot, and mouth disease) are primarily or partially spread through tiny droplets exhaled by an infectious person in the air. Inhaling these infectious particles could cause someone exposed to them to fall sick. A room air purifier that delivers at least 6 air changes per hour (ACH) of clean air could effectively help to curb household transmission of diseases that spread through the air.

In 2022, a study published in Italy found that classrooms with 6 ACH of ventilation helped reduce the transmission of COVID-19 among students by 82.5%, as compared to 40% at 2.4 ACH. This study showed that having a high number of air changes is critical in helping to substantially reduce the spread of airborne diseases like COVID-19, because aerosols carrying the virus are removed at a faster rate at a higher number of air changes.

The mitigation of airborne diseases is especially important for spaces where the immunocompromised, elderly, or young children use.

Removal of odors and smells

A room air purifier with an additional layer of activated carbon can help remove odors and smells, such as the smell of incense, smell of cigarette smoke, house paint, and new furniture. Keep in mind that there is a limit to how much odors and smells activated carbon can trap and remove.

Better health from lower exposure to PM2.5

Room air purifiers, when properly sized for their space and used at an optimal speed setting, are highly effective at reducing the amount of particulate matter or PM2.5 in an indoor space. During non-haze periods, AirFanta room air purifiers can effectively reduce a room’s PM2.5 to single digits when used at 50% to 60% speed (for AirFanta 5Pro) or at medium speed (for AirFanta 3Pro) in a 25 m² to 29 m² room.

PM2.5 refers to particulate matter in the air that are generally 2.5 micrometers or smaller. They could come in different forms, such as haze, pollen, traffic, industrial exhaust, and tobacco smoke. These tiny particles are invisible to the naked eye. After inhaling PM2.5, these particles can travel around your body through your bloodstream, potentially causing damage to your organs. Many studies have found that long-term exposure to high PM2.5 levels could lead to health issues such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.

While the WHO (World Health Organization) recommends people to keep their exposure to PM2.5 to 15 ug/m³ over 24 hours and 5 ug/m³ over 1 hour, there is no such thing as a “safe limit” for PM2.5. This means that the less PM2.5 you breathe in, the less impact it will have on your health.

Tips for effective use of room air purifiers

To enjoy the full benefits of a room air purifier, you should buy a room air purifier that provides at least 6 air changes per hour of clean air in your indoor space at a speed setting that you regularly use in everyday life.

For example, the AirFanta 5Pro High Efficiency Version could deliver 6 air changes per hour of clean air in a 29 m² space at 60% speed (45 dB), or 23 m² at 50% speed (42 dB).

It’s also important to ensure that the air purifier is not too loud, otherwise it would be switched off by others. An air purifier that is turned off can’t clean the air.

Also, you should avoid purchasing room air purifiers that come with ionizers (“plasma ions”, “ions from the sun”, “positively and negatively-charged ions”) as they could produce ozone and other by-products. Some people and animals (birds in particular) are extremely sensitive to ozone, which could trigger health problems such as headaches and nausea even if the ozone produced is below the safety limit.

Upgrade your indoor air quality with AirFanta’s room air purifiers

AirFanta room air purifiers deliver up to three times more clean air than major brands in the same price range, allowing you to enjoy more clean air, breathe less PM2.5, and lead a healthier life.

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