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We would advise choosing an ionising system without filters, as opposed to a filtered air purifier, to reduce the maintenance and health risks


determine the number of air purifiers ou will need within your home.


HOW CAN I ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION & AIR CIRCULATION WHILE USING AN AIR PURIFIER? o balance air purification and ventilation, consider integrating air purifiers into our AC eatin, entilation, and Air Conditionin sstem lace portable purifiers strateicall in areas with hih traffic


HOW CAN AIR PURIFIERS HELP MITIGATE SPECIFIC POLLUTANTS IN NEW BUILDS? ith new deelopments, there are man olatile oranic compounds Cs that can be found in the air of a new building, from materials that have been used, such as paint, glue, and chemicals from new carpets. Alternatively, dust particles in the air during the build can linger in the air. hese harmful Cs and odours can be destroed with a filterless ionisin air purifier whereas a A filter purifier can take longer, but does not guarantee that the Cs will be eliminated An air purifier helps to reduce dust particles that are in the air and can either capture them if the purifier has a filter which will


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lead to reularl chanin the filter and exposure to the dust or for the dust to be turned into H2


 if usin a filterless


purifier with ionisation technolo f anone is chanin the filter, we would strongly recommend that a mask is worn to protect yourself against contaminants that are in the air. Many dangerous contaminants are exposed into the air from the filter which has built up over time, including bacteria that can multipl and mutate on these filters he person who is chanin the filter is at risk of breathing this into their lungs and damaging their health, which can cause long term problems. This is why we would advise choosing an ionising sstem without filters as opposed to a filtered air purifier, to reduce the maintenance and health risks and also to reduce ongoing costs, as you don’t have to purchase expensie filters to ensure our sstem is worin efficientl


WHAT MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED FOR AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEMS, & HOW OFTEN DO THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED? Maintenance requirements vary, but generally, regular cleaning of the prefilter and replacement of A


and actiated carbon filters is necessar This is why we would suggest choosing a sstem without filters to reduce the maintenance and ongoing costs, as you don’t have to purchase expensive filters to ensure our sstem is worin efficientl


CAN AIR PURIFIERS HELP WITH ALLERGENS & IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN MY SELF-BUILD HOME?


Depending on the system you are using, you should anticipate the system should remove all harmful allergens eliminating bacteria, iruses includin Coid,  coli, almonella, Cs, mould and odours ensuring clean air. The combined effects of ambient air pollution and household air pollution are associated with 6.7 million premature deaths annuall  


Certain air purifiers hae the capabilit and scientific research behind them to demonstrate how they can help relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergens, and even help reduce symptoms of asthma within an indoor environment. Choosin them means interior spaces that are safer for you and your family.


Jay Vitale is CEO at Air For Life nov/dec 2023


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