Air purification

Air purifiers remove pollution such as fine particles, pollen, dust, and VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Some purifiers can effectively combat viruses such as COVID-19.

To choose the right air purifier, you first need to determine the surface area of the room to be purified and consider several factors. Curtains or carpets, for example, will retain dust and fine particles more easily than a parquet floor. The presence of pets can also increase indoor air pollution due to their hair.

Finally, it's important to consider the geographical location of your home. A house near a road with heavy traffic is likely to be more polluted than one in the heart of a forest.

There Are Several Technologies for Purifying Indoor Air:

1. Particle Filtration:

   The air is absorbed by the unit via its filters, then released back into the ambient air, free of pollutants. Filters can also be combined with activated charcoal to reduce VOCs and odors. This filtration technology is recommended by the French National Food Safety Agency (Anses).

2. Negative Ionization:

   This process consists of diffusing health-friendly negative ions into the ambient air. Thanks to an electrostatic phenomenon, the negative ions attach themselves to positively charged airborne pollutants. Once weighed down, the fine particles fall naturally to the ground.

3. UV Lamp or Photo-Catalytic Filter:

   This technology is based on the degradation of pollutants by the action of light rays on the surface of a titanium dioxide plate (catalyst). The DNA of the pollutants is thus altered. This type of process has not been validated by Anses, as the fragmented DNA of the pollutants is released into the ambient air.

At Air and Me, you'll find a wide range of air purifiers with HEPA particle filtration technology. Some of our devices also feature negative ionization. As devices with UV lamps are expensive and do not meet the criteria defined by Anses, they are not sold by the brand.

For more information on air purifiers, check out our guide on choosing an air purifier: Choosing an air purifier.

Professional Purifier

The use of an air purifier in a professional context differs from its use in a domestic setting. Several criteria need to be taken into account, such as the nature of the surfaces to be treated. Purifying a beauty salon requires more filtration than an open-plan office. In addition to the technical and aesthetic aspects of the appliance, the purifier's many functions must also be considered. A low-noise or programmable device will enable you to work in a more favorable environment.

Medical Purifier

Some air purifiers are medical-grade and have a higher filtration capacity than those intended for domestic use. In the medical sector, as in public areas, wall-mounting makes cleaning and disinfecting floors easier. It also reduces the risk of theft.

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