Air Purifiers for a Healthier Living Space

Purifiers are devices designed to cleanse the air in indoor spaces, removing pollutants, allergens, and particles. They use various technologies, including HEPA filters, activated carbon, and UV light, to improve air quality.
Category
Product
Where to get
Available at electronics stores and online retailers
Applicable for
HEPA filter
A high-efficiency particulate air filter that traps airborne particles
Activated carbon
Used for adsorption of chemicals and odors
UV light
Kills bacteria and viruses
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Purifiers FAQ


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What is a portable room air purifier?

Portable room air purifiers are designed to filter the air in a single room. They’re separate from whole-house air purifier systems and air filters, which are integrated into a home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system and designed to clean the air in the entire house.

Do air purifiers work?

Air purifiers can remove airborne particles from the air, including dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores, and viruses. These particles can trigger allergies-asthma, bronchitis, COPD symptoms, - Air purifiers can also help to reduce odours in the home, such as cooking smells, pet odours, and tobacco smoke, among other indoor pollutants.

Should you buy a choice air purifier?

At Choice, air purifiers are ranked against each other based on their ability to rid the air of dust, smoke and VOCs – along with their energy efficiency, quietness and ease of use. However, the machine’s initial price and its efficacy aren’t the only factors consumers should consider.

What does an air purifier do?

Air purifiers are portable cleaning devices which remove particles and contaminants from the air in your home, helping to improve your indoor air quality. Air purifiers contain a fan that sucks air into one or more filters.

Do air purifiers clean the air?

While regular cleaning is always good, it won’t come close to investing in one of the best air purifiers, which clean the air and remove impurities. Air purifiers literally plug pollutants out of the air and trap them in a filter. The CADR (clean air delivery rate) indicates how quickly the purifier will remove contaminants from the air.

How can air purifiers help sanitise the air at home?

Help protect the health of you and your loved ones by improving the quality of the air at home with our range of air purifiers. We offer a range of air purifiers from top brands designed to sanitise the air by removing various pollutants and germs for fresher, healthier breathing.

Can air purifiers reduce indoor air pollution?

Air purifiers can't eliminate the problem of indoor air pollution. The best way to improve your indoor air quality is to remove the sources of pollution and to ventilate with plenty of fresh, outdoor air. When that's not possible, or not sufficient, air purifiers can help by reducing the level of certain pollutants in your home.

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