Q: “Which is the Best Air Purifier For Dust?” A: HEPA will remove much of the free floating dust in a room but if you’re hoping that an air purifier will keep bedroom dressers, rugs, and side tables completely dust free think again. Remember dust is primarily caused by skin cells shedding off your body. If the air purifier doesn’t have HEPA forget about it for dust. HEPA filters will reduce the accumulation of dust but that’s not the reason for using it. The more important reason for HEPA is to remove the free floating dust as you breathe to reduce the work your lungs have to do.
Q: “Will An Air Purifier Get Rid Of Allergies?” A: Allergy Relief is the primary reason people want an air purifier, and HEPA again is the only effective method for pollen removal. This isn’t a guarantee that all pollen particles will be removed from the air, and for some people all it takes is a few molecules to trigger an allergic response. It will reduce the load on the immune system and the odds are good that you’ll get some relief by removing as much as you can.
Q: “Will An Air Purifier Get Rid Of Odors In The Carpet?” A: No, but if the air purifier is running you’ll probably kill some of the odor so you don’t smell it as much. Once you get odors in a carpet (pet stains, mold, etc.) it either has to be cleaned professionally or replaced to get rid of odor permanently.
Q: “Will An Air Purifier Get Rid Of Mold?” A: A HEPA filter will reduce mold by capturing mold spores which spread mold. Negative Ions will kill mold out in a room, on tile or hard surfaces. Ozone machines can help kill mold. But if it is in carpets, sheet rock and other porous surfaces it will take more get rid of the mold such as removing and replacing the contaminated materials.