Navigating the portable air purification market can be difficult. You have dozens of choices, all of which say they do the same thing. But not all air purifiers are created equal. Different technologies have different strengths.
Air Filtration Technology Comparison
HEPA | Ionic | Carbon | UV | SpotlessAir PureOne | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Removes Particulates | Down to .3 Microns | Down to .1 Microns | N/A | N/A | No Limits |
Removes Allergens | YES | YES | SOME | SOME | YES |
Removes Bacteria | SOME | YES | YES | SOME | YES |
Removes Odors | NO | NO | NO | YES | YES |
Removes Viruses & Germs | NO | VIRUSES | YES | NO | YES |
Removes Cigarette Smoke | NO | YES | NO | YES | YES |
Removes Chemical Fumes | NO | SOME | NO | YES | YES |
HEPA
- Limited capture of particulates greater than .3 micron
- Does not capture odors, gases, ultra fine particulates or bacteria
- Expensive replacement filters begin losing effectiveness immediately
CARBON
- Limited capture of odors and gases
- Does not capture particulates or bacteria
- Expensive replacement filters begin losing effectiveness immediately
UV
- Limited destruction of bacteria greater than .1 micron
- Does not capture odors, gases or ultra fine particulates
IONIC
- Harmful purification technology which creates ozone
MULTISTAGE
- All of the advantages and disadvantages of above technologies in one