The air purifier industry is filled with many misleading and deceptive practices that many customers are unfamiliar of. In this article, we look into some things that air purifier manufacturers don’t want you to know, so you can learn and better use this information to choose the right air purifier that meets your needs. 1….
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There are many kinds of room air purifiers available in the market. What kind of room air purifier should you choose for protecting yourself against the harmful effects of haze? Let’s find out in this article. HEPA vs HEPA + Activated Carbon Filters Most standard room air purifiers in the market come with a set…
When it comes to choosing a room air purifier that meets your needs, there are many specifications and marketing jargon that air purifier manufacturers use, which can be confusing to customers who are unfamiliar with how air purifiers. Today, we take a look at three commonly used metrics, and see which is the most important…
Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment is paramount for kindergartens, nurseries, and daycare centers. This not only applies to surfaces, but also the air that we breathe indoors, as harmful pathogens such as viruses, pollen, dust, and smoke can linger in the air for hours and cause harmful health effects to children and adults. In…
Many air purifiers advertise the “room coverage” or “room size” for their room air purifiers, but could they be relied on when deciding on which air purifier to buy? Let’s find out. What does room coverage mean? Room coverage is usually listed in m², or square meters. It supposedly tells you the maximum size of…
If you’ve tried looking for a room air purifier, you may have noticed products that include negative ion generators, ionizers, electronic air cleaners, and ozone generating air purifiers that claim to clean the air. Are air purifiers that use ion and ozone effective, and are they safe to use? Let’s find out. What are ionizers?…
SARS-Cov2, the virus that causes COVID-19, remains a significant health threat even after the end of the WHO’s public health emergency. In this article, we explore ways that you and your family can effectively protect yourself from COVID-19. How does COVID-19 spread? COVID-19 is mainly spread through the air (airborne) via viral aerosols that carry…
Formaldehyde, the chemical also known as “new house smell”, is emitted by some types of wall paint and furniture. The chemical can linger in the house for weeks to years after renovation depending on its concentration. When humans are exposed to high levels of formaldehyde over a long period of time, it may have harmful…
The AirFanta 3Pro is a room air purifier that boasts an impressive 702 m³/h Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) at a significantly lower cost (S$195, or 3.6 CADR per S$) than other competitors. In this post, we find out how that was made possible by looking into the components that make up the AirFanta 3Pro….
A common question that people ask when purchasing air purifiers from AirFanta is its filter grade – why are H11 filters used instead of H13 filters? The short answer is, despite lower filtration efficacy, H11 filters are more effective at cleaning the air than H13 filters with its superior Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR). Let’s…