While our general air quality remains in the healthy range for most of the year, once in a while, spikes of unhealthy air quality saturate our immediate environment. These can happen due to haze from neighbouring countries or from climate events like El Nino, the Indian Ocean Dipole and the North Atlantic Oscillation.
A recent study from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) found that even irregular spikes in undesirable air quality can lead to significant increases in premature fatalities due to air pollution. Among the recorded illnesses linked to air pollution include cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer, acute respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. Let’s uncover how air purifiers create a healthier home environment.
Reduction in Allergens
Allergens such as pollen, pet dander, skin flakes, pest allergens (such as from cockroaches, bed bugs and mice) as well as dust mites may cause a flare up of allergic reactions. These reactions may include skin irritations, hives or respiratory symptoms such as sneezing or sore throats.
Allergens are also dangerous for those suffering from asthma as it may trigger asthmatic reactions. Air purifiers are therefore important for your home if you or a loved one has asthma as it helps reduce the amount of triggers floating around. The fewer triggers there are, the less likely an asthma attack will happen, and the less time and resources you’ll have to spend in managing flare-ups.
Less Dust in the Home
In addition to dust mites, dust itself can accumulate in your home and cause negative effects. Apart from necessitating more frequent cleaning, these dust particles can also be inhaled, causing respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Reducing the dust particles in your home also helps prevent a build-up of dirt which might stain your walls, furniture, appliances or personal items.
Removing Particulate Matter
Particle pollution, especially during environmental events, is something that remains out of our control. It can, however, be effectively managed with the help of air purifiers. Experts have found that even limited exposure to PM2.5 and its larger counterparts PM10 particles can lead to a host of health issues.
These include irregular heartbeats, aggravated asthma, nonfatal heart attacks, decreased lung function, coughing, difficulty breathing and others. In patients already suffering from heart or lung disease, exposure to these microparticles can exacerbate their condition, leading to premature fatalities.
Reducing Airborne Microorganisms
Air purifiers, especially those with HEPA filters able to remove particles as small as 0.3 microns, are able to remove airborne mould spores and bacteria from the air. Some purifiers come with enhanced filters, able to filter viruses and particles as small as 0.1 microns.
The ability of these air purifiers to remove pathogenic microbes from the air reduces the chances of infectious diseases being spread in your home. This is especially useful if you live with young children, the elderly or those with chronic illnesses.
The Different Types of Air Purifiers
Modern air purifiers generally employ one or more of the following filtration systems:
- Filtered air purifiers, including those using High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters
- Electrostatic air purifiers that charge particles to trap them in an electrostatic filter
- UV light air purifiers that target microorganisms like bacteria and viruses and render them harmless.
Mayer offers a wide range of air purifiers, including bladeless fans with built-in air filters. One such example is the Mistral 46” Blade Free Fan with Air Purifier. This convenient standalone fan features both HEPA13 filtration and UV sterilisation to remove up to 99.99% of allergens, dust and germs in your home, while helping to circulate air and keep your home cool.
Alternatively, air purifiers without fans are also available, such as the Mistral Smart Air Purifier with HEPA filter. It offers 3 speeds and 2 modes ( sleep and auto mode), as well as a 5 layer HEPA13 filter which i s effective in removing allergens, dust and bacteria for clean and healthy air.
In Summary
Air purifiers provide significant health benefits, not just during certain climate events that cause pollutants in the air to increase. Even on a daily basis, air purifiers protect your family from allergens such as pollen, pet dander, spores and dust which can cause respiratory irritations.
Air purifiers are also effective in protecting those with immune deficiencies, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses from certain airborne infections. Shop for an air purifier with Mayer today, or contact us to learn more about our air purification products.
