Is indoor air purifier a necessity for Indian homes?

by Amili R. SEO

Have you ever wondered how safe you are from the air pollutants in your home? With the current surveys conducted in India, it has come to know that what you see is not what you are breathing. The air quality is degrading at an alarming rate in India. Out of 20 most polluted cities in the world, 14 are in India, air pollution in India is the 5^th largest killer and according to WHO, around 7 million people die every year globally due to air pollution.

The outdoor air pollution is caused as a result from the combustion of fossil fuels by industrial units and vehicles. On the other side, the indoor air pollution contains complex mixture of potential pollutants that includes viruses, bacteria, allergens, mites, dust, odour, bio allergens and so on. The outdoor pollution needs a collective contribution from the society but indoors, we can use an indoor air purifier. But why its usage is recommended? Because the indoor areas in our homes are supposedly 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoors and this is considered one of the top 5 risks to our overall health!

Now when it comes to invest in the best air purifier for home in India, the first and foremost step is to prepare a list of the top leading manufacturers or brands in this industry.

An indoor air purifier maintains clean air by eliminating the pollutants with its Streamer Discharge Technology and creates a healthier and fresher environment. Nonetheless, below are some reasons why it is a necessity now and why Indian homes should use it.

· Traps Air borne allergens.

Your furry friend is cute and everything but it releases pet dander and other allergens including smell. Air purifiers traps these allergens and prevents it before it settles in your home.

· Neutralize Smoke and odour.

Be it the smell of something you are cooking or cigarette smoke, the air purifier can help trap the smell and the smoke before it ends up in the upholstery.

· Prevents sickness and germs from dispersal.

If children’s flu and cols has always been recurring, you can bid that adieu. With true HEPA air purifiers with UV bulbs, capture and neutralise up to 99.9 percent of the air borne germs that you want to avoid.

· Easy to place anywhere.

Air purifiers come in different sizes for different rooms’ sizes. Installing air purifier is easier than other devices. For the correct size, you can check the ‘manufacturer suggested room size’ too.

How does an air purifier work? The main component of an air purifier is the filter. The filter is a mesh which blocks harmful pollutants, it cleans the air, and the rest of the machine takes care of the inflow and out flow of air which again depends on the capacity of the filter to purify the air. Therefore it is important to choose your filter and replace it accordingly.

The best air purifier for home in India has some specific checklist that you need to look at before purchasing one. Some of the commonly available features are Plasma dust collection, Pleated dust collection filter, Power saving inverter, Prefilter, Sleep mode, Turbo mode, Anti-pollen mode, Dust and odour sensor lamps. One concern that should be looked at is if air purifiers are energy efficient. Like a ceiling fan, air purifiers will run for longer duration, therefore, we need more conscious and smart users who are mindful of the energy consumption and make purchases accordingly for your homes.