Planning to buy a room air purifier? Read on to find out how to make the best decision

by Amili R. SEO

Today, a majority of population lives in bigger cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and others. Though there are lots of benefits these cities provide in terms of growth and living, there are several downsides too. Air pollution is one of them and has been considered as the biggest threat to urban population today. Though we might pay close heed to managing outdoor air pollution, indoor air pollution is something that could be more dangerous for our lives. And when it comes to tackle indoor air pollution, air purifiers emerge out as the most sought after solution in this regard.

There is no doubt that the air quality in some of our cities has turned toxic. In fact, 13 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India. Though there are no precise details available for smaller cities, the actual situation may be a lot more dangerous than we think. If you’re really concerned about the deteriorating quality of air around you, it’s time to get the best air purifier at your place. But if you’re not tech-savvy, it might be a bit harder for you to get the best room air purifier.

How to choose the best?

As a thumb rule, air purifiers are known to work optimally with closed doors and windows—so that they’re not having to continually filter out contaminated air. The filtration capacity needs to be ideal to the room size, generally measured in square feet. After checking out a range of purifiers available in the market, it was discovered that one of the good features to have is a built-in humidifier.

Other features you can look at are a timer, sleep mode (silent operation), child lock and air quality monitor (which turns red from green if the current quality of air gets below dangerous level). If you’re planning to buy only one unit, try putting it in your bedroom and buy more if you feel the difference. Basis the size of room, an air purifier will take between 15 to 30 minutes to filter the air and will continue re circulation while on. It should be left on as long as you’re present – they generally take between 20 to 50 watts, so it’s not a big draw on your electricity bill.

As many brands of air purifiers available in the market, it is strongly recommended to perform comprehensive research on all popular ones so as to get the best results.