The human body is equipped to handle some pollutants naturally but the problem is some are to small to be expelled. These very small particles become trapped in the lungs where they can damage the respiratory system and cause allergy attacks, fortunately air purifiers can help trap these smaller particles. There are many air purifiers on the market but the best air purifiers for allergies use a HEPA filter, A HEPA filter can catch over 99% of these smaller particles in some cases. With so many air purifiers on the market selecting one can be very difficult.
Its important that you chose a air purifier that can handle the size of the room you put it in. Be sure that you check the manufactures maximum square footage. You also might want one that is very light and portable so you can move you air purifier from room to room easily. Make sure you consider the noise level that the unit makes as well. A loud noisy air purifier can be very annoying to listen to hours on end and many people stop using them for this reason.
Air purifiers must be properly maintained, filters must be changed according to manufactures specifications. Many units come with a indicator light to let you know when the filter needs to be changed. Most filter will last 6-12 months but this depends on the amount of hours they are used and how badly polluted the air is that they are filtering.
Consumer Reports rates the Whirlpool Whispure AP 45030S as the best air purifier for allergies and cleaning the air among the 27 they tested. Consumer Reports is well known and trusted for their independent and honest review of products. Click here to view their article on air purifiers. The Whispure 510 (AP51030S) is the same mechanically as the Whispure 450 (AP45030S) it is just a bigger unit to handle larger rooms. Using a air purifier for allergies can eliminate many allergy symptoms and many people who have pet allergies even find they can co-exist with their pets, thanks to a purifier.
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Among larger Air Purifiers we recommend for allergy relief the IQair Healthpro. IQAir has a history of quality and is extensively used in hospitals. It was given the seal of approval by the American Lung Association and is its exclusive partner.