Do Air Purifiers Help with Allergies?

Using a HEPA filter in your home can remove most airborne particles that could worsen allergies. But airborne particles aren't the only ones in your home. There's so much more to your carpets, bedding and curtains, and it rests on countertops and tables. That's why it's important to keep these areas clean.

It is also important, where possible, to eliminate the source of allergens and irritants. For example, the only effective way to keep tobacco smoke out of your home is to stop smoking.

Air filters

in your home's central heating and air conditioning ducts or in portable air purifiers help remove indoor pollutants. My allergist recommended a good brand of mattress covers and pillows for my bed, and we have air filters in the attic, where it's dusty, and downstairs.

I hadn't noticed that I had respiratory problems around the dust, but I'm taking precautions just to make sure. Some air purifiers can irritate your allergies, not help them. Ionic electrostatic cleaners release ions that force particles to adhere to walls or surfaces. But they don't remove all particles from the air, and the ozone that is produced is a known irritant.

Low-cost fiberglass oven filters have also proven to be ineffective. Not changing the filter regularly can also cause more harm than good. Many air purifiers designed for home use claim to control allergy symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence that air purifiers with, for example, ionizers that use UV light that supposedly kill bacteria, are effective for allergies.

In the case of pet dander, particles that cause pet allergies can be removed by using an air purifier equipped with a HEPA filter. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that HEPA filters can remove up to 99.97% of dust, pollen and any particles in the air with a size of 0.3 microns. That means they could help eliminate airborne pet dander. For more information, see the EPA guidance on indoor air quality in your home.

The right air purifier can also eliminate irritants such as smoke, odors and VOCs (volatile organic compounds). These aren't allergens, but they can make breathing difficult. So, if these are the things that bother you, then an air purifier can really help you with your allergies. Air purifiers work to reduce the amount of pollen in the air, which in turn should relieve allergy symptoms.

However, results will vary from person to person. The exact operation of an air purifier will vary depending on the size of the room you are in, the local climate, the model of the purifier, and your own personal health. Honeywell got into legal trouble for exaggerating the effectiveness of its air purifiers, so be wary of bold claims from manufacturers. An air purifier with a legitimate HEPA filter will really help your allergies if it's the right size for the room.

Otherwise, Carver says some people might need a dehumidifier if they live in a humid environment, because “if the air is too humid, air purifiers won't work properly”. Cheri Wright, marketing director at Kaz, the company that makes Honeywell air purifiers said that their devices clean indoor air of microscopic dust, pollen, mold spores and other particles. Air purifiers are busy sucking in air quickly passing it through light and then sending it back to the room. For example activated carbon filters will be better at removing odors but not as good at removing pollen from the air.

In fact air purifiers can neutralize some of the threat posed by air pollution and indoor activities. This allergy air purifier also uses UVC light to destroy viruses VOCs allergens bacteria and mold destroying as many pollutants as the largest air purifiers on the market. It uses a six-layer purification and deodorization system including a pre-filter a BioGS HEPA filter an activated carbon filter and a customizable filter that can be adapted to your home's air quality needs. Air purifiers help filter out most of the air particles that aggravate allergies as well as small contaminants that have settled on your furniture walls and floors after a long year in quarantine.

Air purifiers are an additional means of capturing allergens when combined with other air improvement measures such as proper ventilation. Over the years The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against several manufacturers of air purifiers including brands such as Honeywell and Oreck for baseless allergy relief claims or for announcing that their devices removed virtually all impurities from the indoor air that people breathed. The air scrubber is designed to remove large particles so while it may not leak things like annoying odors it is suitable for dust and pollen. If you are looking for an air purifier with enough power to filter an entire large living room or even your entire home this is your best option.