Advances in technology have enabled today's air purifiers to address the specific needs of consumers, whether the consumer wants to eliminate odors and generally improve air quality or get relief from allergies, asthma or Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Air purifiers that are specifically designed to filter out the every-day chemicals and gasses in the home that come from cleaning products, paint and many other household items are in an elite group of purifiers that have multiple and complex filtration systems to meet these specialized needs.
Austin Air Healthmate Plus
This air purifier has been a consistent top seller due to its high quality, low maintenance and median pricing. It is designed for the effective elimination of airborne chemicals. It filters out 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns and 95 percent of particles 0.1 microns or smaller. This unit purifies up to 1,500 square feet of space and requires filter replacement once every five years.
Allerair Ulta Multi-Gas Air Purifier A375UV
The A375UV has a 3-filter system and an ultra-violet lamp with Photo-Catalytic-Oxidation (PCO) technology that eliminates viruses, bacteria, molds and allergens in addition to harmful chemicals. This model is median priced and has received 4 out of 5 stars from the Allergy Buyers Club. It has a 3-in-1 filter (which must be replaced every six to nine months) and a built-in ionizer; it covers 400 to 800 square feet.
IQ Air GC Series
The IQ Air GS air purifiers were rated by Consumer's Digest as a Best Buy in 2004,however they are the most expensive. The air purifier can be customized for specific chemical sensitivities with different filters. Cartridges hold up to 17 pounds of gas phase media. IQ also has a multi-gas model that filters out a broad spectrum of chemicals for those who have MCS.
NQ Environmental Clarifier Residential
This air purifier was given 4.5 out of 5 stars by Allergy Buyers Club. It has a 5-stage filtration system that covers an area of 1,500 square feet. It is high-median priced and requires a filter change every six months. UV lights provide 9,000 hours of protection before they need to be replaced. Its patented "Topflow Air Discharge System" delivers 18,000 cubic feet of air every hour.
Airpura C600
The Airpura C600 is high-median priced and filters out more than 4,000 chemicals including ammonia, formaldehyde, VOCs, radon and mercury. It is used in both home and manufacturing environments and delivers the highest possible level of chemical filtration. It has an eco-friendly design with PCB-Free capacitors, Zero Off-Gassing and an all-metal housing that contains no plastics.
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