Category: Air Purifier Common Questions

To determine the strength of an electronic device, we always look for all the common specs. For an air purifier, two of the things we have heard the most about are the CADR rating and ACH rating. So what is CADR rating? What is an ACH rating? You may have asked these questions many times before …

If you have an air purifier, you may come across the term “True HEPA filter.” In fact, the True HEPA filter is widely acknowledged as the most popular air filter in both classic and modern air purifiers. This air filter is also the most important key factor determining the performance of an air purifier. However, in …

Activated carbon filtering is an important filtration method to deal with smoke, smells, and odors. The activated carbon filter is widely used in air purifiers, as this filter is the only solution to adsorb and remove smoke and odors so you can enjoy fresh, clean air. In practice, the activated carbon filter is never used as …

Some air purifiers don’t have the common True HEPA filter; instead, they will use an ionizer to support the physical air filter or work as the only air filtration method alone. An air ionizer is a device that uses high-voltage electricity to create negative ions and electrically charge the molecules of the air. In real-world use, …

The UV-C light filter, with one of four types of ultraviolet light (UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, and UV-V), is commonly used in air purifiers or acts as a standalone air sanitizer to specially kill germs, mold spores, mildew, bacteria, and even viruses. We will find this air purification technology in not only the high-end machines but also …

Developed by Winix in partnership with Drexel Plasma Institute Research Partners, the PlasmaWave technology uses a natural process of filtration that generates positive and negative ions that safely break apart hazardous pollutants at a molecular level without creating any harmful ozone. In real-world use, the PlasmaWave technology may be found not only in the Winix air …

You are here now because you want to know how to clean the air filter, right? The air filters are necessary when you need to filter your home’s air from most contaminants like dust, dust mites, mold, fungi, pollen, pet hair, and pet dander. Due to constantly trapping these pollutant objects, the air filter will be …

After browsing for an air purifier, you suddenly found out that you couldn’t just choose a random air purifier and purchase it. You will notice that there are tons of air purifiers out there, with hundreds of air filter types. Don’t worry; in this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about air filter …

THE NEW SYSTEM Going forward, the judging criteria for the ranking list will be further distinguished into four distinct metrics: Performance, Features, Annual Cost and Design & Build. We will write extensively about our definitions based on the criteria below, so if you need more information, you can simply read this article. So, why the change? …