If you are considering buying an ionic air purifier for your home, office, or car, you need to be aware of the available types and what are the features of each product. Other factors that will be important in making a choice include the initial cost and the those involved with operation and maintenance.

It is important not to confuse ionic devices, which emit a small amount of ozone gas as a by product, with ozone generators. Ozone is a colorless and almost odorless gas which can clean air of organic particles, such as bacteria, viruses, and odors, but in high concentrations is harmful to breathe. These machines are useful tools for professionals but are not suitable for use in occupied spaces.

Ions are electrically charged atom or molecule, and an ionic purifier produces negatively charged ions which are attracted to contaminants in the air. After the ions bond to the contaminants, they are collected by plates with a positive electrical charge, and thus removed from the air. There is debate about how effective this air quality treatment is, but many purifiers are backed with clinical trials.

More than one purification process may be employed on an ionic purifier. HEPA filters are effective in removing particles from air, UV light can kill organisms that cause disease and allergies, activated charcoal absorbs chemical gases, and sanitizers help reduce or eliminate odors. Pre-filters may get large particles out and help the inner filters work better and last longer.

Ions move on their own, so all models do not have fans. Fans move the ions faster in the air, but may cause the unit to make more noise. The specifications of circulation and decibel levels of operating noise should be easy to find in the product description of reputable manufacturers. The level of ozone produced is important as well; less than three parts per million is a safe level and many ionizers will produce far less. Too much ozone in the air is a health hazard.

Many allergy sufferers like the idea of cleaning the air they breathe from outdoor pollens, indoor tobacco smoke and cooking odors, pet hair and dander, and dust mites. By carefully checking whether the product claims have been proved by independent trials, by comparing prices including that of replacement parts, by evaluating the energy consumption, by making sure there is a warranty and a satisfaction guarantee, and, of course, by checking for a safe ozone emission level, you may find a purifier that will meet your needs.

Using an ionic air purifier is said to make living healthier and more comfortable, and there are many testimonials and studies that show that this is true, when the purifier is made to work safely and efficiently.

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