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With all of the different types of filtration systems for air purifiers,
finding one for you and your family can appear to be a daunting task. In order
to make your experience a bit less stressful, having some information on the
various types of filters may be extremely useful in your decision making. Many
home air purifiers contain an electrostatic filter. This type of filter is
extremely efficient in removing up to 95.3% of airborne particles such as dust,
pet dander, pollen, lint, and human skin flakes that circulate throughout most
homes. In addition, this type of filtering process is able to attract particles
in your home's air that are as small as .3 micron (where 1 micron equals
1/25,400 of one inch). To better understand microns and their size comparison,
take a look at the following:
*The eye of a needle measures at 1,230 microns
*Human hair can range anywhere from 40 to 300 microns
*Tobacco smoke ranges from 0.01 to 1 micron
*Beach Sand measures at 100 to 2000 microns
*Pollens: 10 to 1000 microns
*Household Dust: 0.001 to 30 microns
Those numbers clearly indicate that the electrostatic filter is able to remove
the minute and unnoticeable particles throughout your home. Furthermore, we are
only able to see about 10% of the particles in our home's air and the remaining
90% of those airborne particles float around unnoticed to the naked eye. The
electrostatic filter removes these particles by using electrostatically charged
filtration medias to attract the unwanted particles from the air. The way in
which this process works is that a non-harmful static charge is produced
and the static charge attracts and traps the airborne particles into the filter.
Particles are then stuck inside the filter and no longer remain in the air.
The amount of cleaning and maintenance involved with your purifier's filter may
also determine which type is the best fit for you. It is essential that the
electrostatic filter be cleaned regularly to maintain maximum air flow in the
system and to prevent dust build-up. It is important to be cognoscente of the
maintenance of your electrostatic filter because dust build-up may reduce the
filter's effectiveness. Ways in which to clean your electrostatic filter include
using a vacuum to remove any heavy dust build-up and washing the filter with
mild detergent and water. It is important to keep in mind that cleaning your
electrostatic filter should be done approximately every 3-4 weeks, or as needed.
If you have decided that an electrostatic filter is the right kind of filter for
your air purifier, some brands and models that contain this type of filtering
system include the following:
*FilterStream AirTamer® Personal Ionic Air Purifier
http://www.airpurifiersgalore.com/airpurifier-flpa6006.htm
*Lake Air Excel 120V Residential Air Purifier
http://www.pureairproducts.com/airpurifier-lkepa1200.htm
http://www.airpurifiersgalore.com/airpurifier-lkepa1200.htm
*AllerAir 5000 DS Exec Air Purifiers
http://www.airpurifiersgalore.com/airpurifier-alrpa1044.htm
http://www.pureairproducts.com/airpurifiers-alrpa1044.htm
*Lake Air Maxum 230V Residential Air Purifier
http://www.airpurifiersgalore.com/airpurifier-lkepa1215.htm
http://www.pureairproducts.com/airpurifier-lkepa1215.htm
*Blueair 201 HEPASilent™ Air Purifier
http://www.airpurifiersgalore.com/airpurifier-blupa8000.htm
*Lake Air LA-Table 120V Residential Air Purifier
http://www.pureairproducts.com/airpurifier-lkepa1224.htm
http://www.airpurifiersgalore.com/airpurifier-lkepa1224.htm
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