Do Air Purifiers Really Work?

Air purifiers are a proven, effective method to improve air quality in the spaces around us. Our Wynd Plus - Smart Personal Air Purifier has a medical-grade filter that removes over 99.9% of germs and alerts you when it needs a replacement to maintain effectiveness, as well as customization options with pad printing. This unit also features an Auto mode that senses when the air around you is polluted and turns on only when triggered by the pollutants. Air purifiers have certain limits, though. For example, an air purifier can’t remove dust and particles that fall on soft surfaces, like couches, walls, and bedding. An air purifier can be a perfect complement to a filter and contribute to a combination of methods to help get rid of particles and irritants.

How Long Does It Take an Air Purifier to Clean a Room?

Typically, an air purifier will take anywhere from half an hour to two hours to clean an entire room. This figure changes depending on the room size, the fan speed of the unit, and the unit’s coverage area. The air purifier must have the capacity to clean the size of the room it is placed in for the most efficient clean. A 100-square-foot room would need a purifier that has 100 square feet of coverage capacity. As a method to boost the effectiveness of your air purifier, many people choose to run the unit at full speed at first and then switch to a lower speed throughout the day. Others choose to leave their unit running all day and night as particles continue to circulate at all times.

Where Should I Place My Air Purifier?

Air purifiers function effectively when they are positioned in an open space that allows air to move freely around the purifier on all sides. With this positioning, the purifier can suck in and filter the air from all directions and achieve maximum efficiency. If you place the air purifier in a tight corner or behind and below furniture, the unit will not be able to purify all the air in the room as it is essentially blocked from functioning. If you are in a tight space, our Wynd Plus - Smart Personal Air Purifier With Sensor is a smaller unit that is capable of purifying the air in the personal space around you.

How Do I Know if I Need an Air Purifier?

It may be time to seriously consider an air purifier when you notice some tell-tale signs of poor quality air in your home. If you have a build-up of dust, this may signal that there are lots of dust particles floating in your air and being inhaled. This can flare up allergies and asthma and result in snoring. Other common signs that you can benefit from an air purifier is a home with frequent strong smells or proximity to secondhand smokers. Many households use air purifiers to keep the air in their homes fresh and clean even before any of these signs become apparent. To prevent the negative effects of dirty air in your home, our Wynd Essential - Smart Personal Air Purifier is a great choice that purifies and kills 99.9% of pollutants in your personal space rapidly.

Does an Air Purifier Use a Lot of Electricity?

The quick answer is no; air purifiers do not use a lot of electricity. In fact, when compared to other household appliances, air purifiers are on the low end of electricity consumption. For example, think about a 60 watt light bulb and your computer of 340 watts. A typical air purifier, running endlessly for 20 hours, requires 50 watts of power. Air purifiers are much more economical than many household appliances.