Protect Yourself from Indoor Air Contaminants with an Ionic Breeze Air Purifier

It may surprise you to learn that the air inside your house can be dirtier than the air outside. After all, motor vehicles and factory emissions are major sources of pollutants such as carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. But your home can also produce contaminants such as dust particles and mold; pollen and other contaminants from outside could also blow in from an open window or door and become trapped in furniture. These contaminants can concentrate in greater levels than in an outdoor environment and become a health hazard for people living in the house who have asthma and allergies. For people who have these health conditions, buying an air purifier can help reduce the amount of contaminants in the air and alleviate their symptoms.

There are two major types of air purifiers – those that use a traditional filtration system and those that use electrostatic filtration. A conventional filtration system uses a fan to move the air through a cloth filter to trap particles 0.3 microns or larger in size. Electrostatic filtration systems, such as ionic purifiers or ozone generators, use a corona discharge to transform the molecules of contaminants so they can be removed from the air. There are also air purifiers that use a combination of the two methods: for example, some models of UV air purifier use UV light to sterilize particles which are trapped in a HEPA filter. Of the major types of air purifier, ionic purifiers have become more popular with buyers because they are capable of removing a greater variety of contaminants compared with purifiers that use cloth filters. Ionizers can remove particles up to 0.1 microns in size and are capable of eliminating bacteria, allergens such as dust and mold spores, viruses and cigarette smoke from the air. Ozone-generating machines, on the other hand, have become controversial because of the health risks of exposure to the gas, including chest pain, throat irritation and shortness of breath, as well as the possibility that sufferers of chronic respiratory diseases could see their conditions worsen.

One of the most popular ionic purifiers on the market today are the Ionic Breeze Air Purifier models produced by The Sharper Image. These air purifiers have become a hit among consumers because they combine their functionality with a sense of style. After all, as long as you’re buying an air purifier, why shouldn’t it look attractive and complement the décor of your room?

But of course, Ionic Breeze Air Purifiers are not only about good looks. They are quieter than devices which use filtration systems because they have no fan or motor, making them easier to maintain. They are also more energy-efficient, which saves you money on your energy bills since air purifiers have to operate 24/7 to be effective. Their ozone emissions are also within US Federal guidelines, eliminating potential health risks. Ionic Breeze Air Purifiers can remove 99% of harmful air pollutants from your house, in particular the contaminants that pose the worse risk to asthma suffers such as mold spores, pet dander and fungus.