AllerAir Newsletter - Disproving Air Purifier Myths
In the most recent company newsletter, AllerAir’s featured article deals with the myths and facts of air purifiers and carbon filtration. I do not have a link to the article, but the following information is important for people to know when buying an air purifier. This information is excerpted from that AllerAir newsletter.
Myth #1 - "Air Purifiers are not built to remove airborne odor. Any company claiming otherwise is lying."
The problem with most wide-spread myths is that they tend to be mixed with some truth. That's the biggest problem in combating this statement. True, most air purifiers are not built to remove odors. An air cleaner equipped with only a HEPA filtration system can't possibly deal with odors. In fact, there are so few units that can do this effectively that consumers may not have even heard of carbon filtration. To break though this barrier, we like to refer to the long-standing track record of carbon. In fact, carbon has been used for thousands of years in water and air filtration and most notably in modern times, for military gas masks, in high-level scientific research facilities and in hospitals.
Myth #2 - "No residential air cleaner can handle a complex issue like tobacco or forest fire smoke."
In this case, only the right kind of air filtration system can effectively tackle these tough issues. Many manufacturers, who do offer some amount of carbon in their residential units, don't offer nearly enough carbon to do the job. That's why AllerAir's special smoke units are unsurpassed at dealing with these difficult IAQ challenges. The amount of carbon we offer, as well as the depth of our filters is unmatched in the industry.
Myth #3 - "Units which claim to clean odor actually emit ozone and are harmful to your health."
True, ozone technology poses a serious health risk, that's why AllerAir never uses ozone and why some states are banning it outright in residential units. It's important to be clear that AllerAir carbon air filtration does not in any way emit ozone or any other harmful substance. In fact, it's very natural, made from materials like coconut shell. It's a tried and true filtration method that's reliable, safe and effective.
In summary, carbon is the safest and most effective air filtration system for chemicals, gases and odors. Even the most expensive HEPA-only unit on the market cannot deal with these airborne pollutants. While some air cleaners may include a small amount of carbon, only a unit with pounds of carbon and a substantial carbon depth can truly combat odors and chemicals.
Myth #1 - "Air Purifiers are not built to remove airborne odor. Any company claiming otherwise is lying."
The problem with most wide-spread myths is that they tend to be mixed with some truth. That's the biggest problem in combating this statement. True, most air purifiers are not built to remove odors. An air cleaner equipped with only a HEPA filtration system can't possibly deal with odors. In fact, there are so few units that can do this effectively that consumers may not have even heard of carbon filtration. To break though this barrier, we like to refer to the long-standing track record of carbon. In fact, carbon has been used for thousands of years in water and air filtration and most notably in modern times, for military gas masks, in high-level scientific research facilities and in hospitals.
Myth #2 - "No residential air cleaner can handle a complex issue like tobacco or forest fire smoke."
In this case, only the right kind of air filtration system can effectively tackle these tough issues. Many manufacturers, who do offer some amount of carbon in their residential units, don't offer nearly enough carbon to do the job. That's why AllerAir's special smoke units are unsurpassed at dealing with these difficult IAQ challenges. The amount of carbon we offer, as well as the depth of our filters is unmatched in the industry.
Myth #3 - "Units which claim to clean odor actually emit ozone and are harmful to your health."
True, ozone technology poses a serious health risk, that's why AllerAir never uses ozone and why some states are banning it outright in residential units. It's important to be clear that AllerAir carbon air filtration does not in any way emit ozone or any other harmful substance. In fact, it's very natural, made from materials like coconut shell. It's a tried and true filtration method that's reliable, safe and effective.
In summary, carbon is the safest and most effective air filtration system for chemicals, gases and odors. Even the most expensive HEPA-only unit on the market cannot deal with these airborne pollutants. While some air cleaners may include a small amount of carbon, only a unit with pounds of carbon and a substantial carbon depth can truly combat odors and chemicals.
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