Air purifiers are used more today than ever before. It’s a good idea to have at least one in your home. Many people don’t know how much an air purifier makes a difference until they purchase one and feel the difference in the air. Air purifiers cleanse the air and leave you with fresh, pure [...]

Surround Air is a leading manufacturer of air purifiers and air cleaners for both residential and commercial use. The brand uses proven technological features such as HEPA filters, activated carbon, and ultraviolet (UV) light. As just one example, the Surround Air Multi-Tech Air Purifier removes a number of pollutants, including dust and dust mites that [...]

Though HEPA filters may seem to be a new technology, the concept was actually developed during the Second World War by the US Atomic Energy Commission. It was first made to capture and remove radioactive dust from the air that could have presented a hazard to workers. The HEPA filter was designed to protect the [...]

Three of the best air purifiers for the home are the Honeywell 50250N, the Hamilton Beach 04383, and the Rabbit Air BioGS 421A. Here are some of the features that make these three top choices in home air purification. 1. The Honeywell 50250N The Honeywell air purifier model 50250N is a true HEPA air purifier. [...]

Several home air purifier manufacturers have started including an ultraviolet (UV) lamp in their air purifiers. The reason for a UV lamp is that ultraviolet light in sufficient doses kills certain harmful microorganisms like viruses and bacteria. The people who are most at risk from airborne harmful microorganisms are very old people and very young [...]

Activated carbon is used in home air purifiers because, like air sponges, carbon filters trap airborne odors and gases. The reason it is called "activated" charcoal is that it’s been treated with oxygen. This opens up tiny pores between the carbon atoms and the pores trap the odors and gases. Carbon granules have a very [...]

Indoor air pollution is a fact of life, and in many cases the air indoors is less healthy than the air outdoors. Between dirt, pet dander, dust, and various microorganisms, indoor air can get quite dirty. Many people use air purifiers to make the air that they breathe inside their homes cleaner. But like every [...]

The Advanced Pure Air Newport 9000 is marketed by Real Spirit USA and is manufactured in China. It strongly resembles the Mitsubishi MHI-6800 Intelli-Pro, with a futuristic design and shape. The Advanced Pure Air Newport 9000 is sold at Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon, and Target for just under $280. While it doesn’t contain any breakthrough [...]

The Coway AP-1009CH Air Purifier is built in Korea by Woongjin Coway. The brand was introduced to the U.S. in 2007, and was rebranded by retailers like Lowes and Sears. Coway dominates the air purifier market in Korea, claiming 40% of sales there. The AP-1009CH is a mid-market product at $279 and is sold by [...]

The Panasonic F-P15HU2 air purifier retails for around $540. It is a small air purifier with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter (model F-Y15XS, $36) and a charcoal filter (model F-Y55XS, $28). This is an automatic, electronic air purifier that is a good choice for a single room. For its price range, the F-P15HU2 [...]