Most of the SARS-CoV-2 transmission, the virus that causes COVID-19, occurs indoors, often from the inhalation of this airborne virus.
One way to prevent the virus from spreading is to isolate the infected people, but it’s just too difficult when at least 40% of cases are asymptomatic so it’s difficult to tell who is positive to the virus and spreading it. While it’s the case, a precaution you can take is placing an air purifier that removes particles from the air, including bacteria and viruses.
What Are Air Purifiers?
Air purifiers are machines that remove particles from the air—dust, dirt, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens—usually with the use of a filter made of tightly woven fibres. High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, in particular, can help in reducing risks of virus transmission.
So, What Should You Look For in Indoor Air Purifiers?
Efficacy
The first thing to consider in indoor air purification systems is how effective their filtering capabilities are. As said earlier, your best option is a HEPA filter that removes more than 99.97% of airborne contaminants.
Power
The bigger the room or the more people in it, the more air that has to be cleaned. Look for an air purifier that is built for the size of the room you intend to place it in. Otherwise, an air purifier built for a small room will not be able to filter the air within a large room efficiently.
Certifications
Another thing to consider is the accuracy of the claims made by the air purifier company. There are air cleaners that are certified as safe and effective, therefore make sure to at least check on them.
Purlife Company is a leading provider of home air purifiers in Singapore that provides advanced indoor air purification systems. Visit their website to learn more.
