EAT MY DUST: An Allergy Sufferer Review of Plug-In Air Purifier
I remember playing outside as a child and having sneezing fits of such force that my body seemed possessed.
The cotton handkerchiefs associated with old men? I’ve carried one in my pocket since I was 5.
Fast forward to 20 years now, the rooms of my apartment have whirred with the sound of a half-dozen portable air purifiers I have been testing, each supposedly stripping the allergens, pollutants and odors from my indoor air.
I've tested a dozen and I've found the best that eliminates smoke, odor and allergens.
My cat, whose ungodly smelling litter box was another motivating factor,
seemed to sense a change in the atmosphere.
I have been closely monitoring my usual symptoms, the watery eyes and nose, to see if a home air purifier “completely clears the air you breathe, so you feel better.”
Before plugging in, I did a little market research. Purifiers are more than electronic gadgets, because they have real health benefits... and I have experienced that first-hand.
A good one can eliminate particles 0.3 microns in size and smaller, which is important with how polluted the environment is beginning to be.
A direct plug-in air purifier is a very simple device that runs directly on a standard electrical outlet. Purifiers of this variety tend to be small and compact, which is nice due to the convenience factor.
With that being said, however, direct plug-in air purifiers are very effective at eliminating things like germs, bacteria, nasty odors, among other things.
At the same time, they make less noise and require less maintenance, due to these features.
In this quick little Buying Guide, we’re going to look at some of the main things that you’ll want to look for when purchasing a good direct plug-in air purifier.
Features To Look For:
Size Of The Room/Space It Can Cover
Generally speaking, most direct plug-in air purifiers cover rooms anywhere from 75 square feet to 200 square feet.
If you have a house that is 1,000 square feet, then it might be a good idea to get 5 to enjoy good, clean air.
Weight Of The Air Purifier
This is probably the least important thing since so many of them are very, very lightweight. On average, a standard direct plug-in air purifier will weight about half-a-pound to, at the most, two-pounds. Usually, the more it weighs, the bigger space it can purify.
Filter-Free Or Filtered
These mechanical filters are quite nice because they make it easy for the air purifier to eliminate germs and bacteria.
If your air has a lot of germs and bacteria, and you get sick a lot and want to remedy that problem, then finding a direct plug-in air purifier with a mechanical filter is essential.
The Type Of Filtration System
Ozone Generators are popular, and are effective at eliminating the nasty particles in the air.
UV Light is another excellent filtration system that is similar to an ionizer, and it is just as good but slightly more expensive.
Conclusion
Ultimately, a direct plug-in air purifier is a great tool if you want something that is convenient and easy to use, and something that works quite well for basic air purification in smaller rooms and spaces. A must-have especially for those that have allergies or have respiratory issues.