How Does an Air Purifier Work? (Do Air Cleaners Really Work to Remove Dust, Mold and Allergens?)

How does an air purifier work exactly? And do air cleaners really work to remove dust, mold and allergens from the home? This video has the answers.

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Are you trying to find out how does an air purifier work? Or maybe you want to know do air cleaners really work to remove dust, mold and allergens at home. If so, this video is for you.

We’ll explain exactly how air purifiers work to clean indoor air and what you can expect out of these air cleaners.

In particular, we'll answer these types of questions:
- Does air purifier remove dust?
- Do air purifiers help mold?
- Do air purifiers work for allergies?
- How air cleaner works to kill bacteria and viruses?

If you want to know what does air purifier do and how air purifier work at home to clean your indoor air, this video has the answers.

[sandywoolf]

Great video! This kind of air purifier is still very good to use. I bought a renhotecic brand purifier at the time, and it felt very good to use. If you need it, you can prepare one.

[spainluvr]

*The two units I purchased work great. **Fastly.Cool** and air purifier perfectly this machine The filters are definitely collecting dust! I contacted Levoit directly for a minor issue, and received exceptional customer service!*

[NChip-nzmy]

Thanks for the presentation and explanation.

I think HEPA and UV methods are more suitable for health, especially where poor ventilation system are applied. (closed A/C systems and closed windows homes).

What do you think?

[FredStar]

This is helpful because I have a very stuffy nose and I believe it’s dust and or other allergies in the air so this helps chose the best for me

[salamandermama]

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[bryanrabanal]

Nice presentation, how about the xiaomi air purifier 3c, does it help to remove dust in the room? Thanks

[Giulia-ipby]

Thank you so much for this video, very well explained, easy to understand. I was wondering if you have a suggestion for which type of air filter to use in a home with big fluffy dogs?! I’m guessing HEPA might be the best?!
Thank you for your time! ♥️♥️

[payeldas]

Should we have to keep the doors and windows open or closed?

[AirPurificationEducation]

I am not crazy about ionizers as they may possibly be unhealthy for people. I don't think UV lights are super important either. I would say HEPA filtration is the way to go currently and I own 2 Austin Air Healthmates, 1 IQAir HealthPro Plus, 1 Aeris 3 in 1, 1 Aeris Lite, 1 Winix 5500-2 and an IQAir Atem. All of them have HEPA filters and most all the units I've sold to customers also have HEPA filters, as well, so I'd recommend people to go in that direction. 👍

[blkbeauti]

The man I am seeing is allergic to pets. I have a standard poodle. The poodle isn't going anywhere. I purchased the Levoit and I hope this will bring him some relief when he comes over. I just got it for the living room because my dog is not allowed in the bedroom.

[napheriwine]

Hi, i am very allergic, especially tree pollen alergy. Can you advice me which type of filter is recommend? I think Hepa filrer is best solution for my conditions

[gloriamoore]

I found this very useful, thank you 🙂

[mommaai]

Thank you so much ! Now i understand how they work. I am planning to buy one, thanks for tge infos!

[paulh]

What about electrostatic filters? A lot of high end HVAC filters use those.

[melvin]

I'm thinking about a Winix C535, any thoughts about it?

[Kashif]

Can anyone please tell me if Air Purifiers alter the air pressure in room? Ever since I switched the Levoit 300s I feel like my EARS getting blocked as in an airplane. Any of you having this feeling or it maybe a coincidence that my ears clogged for some reason at the very same moment?

Second question is that on the medium speed the device has like a very low whistling like sound. Not on low or high. I hear it only on medium fan speed. Its hard to describe this sound but its like a plane engine but on a low volume.

Please help!

[kizombooooo]

Should you close the vents in a room while using the air purifier?

[Marie-texx]

Which one is the best? And do some of them come with all-in-one?

[Monik_Singh_Realtor]

Does the air purifier removes moisture in places such as a basement room ?

[mkmllrc]

Will it help on itchy nose from small flying dust ?