![]() ![]() Unlike air filtration (where air is pushed through a filter to remove airborne pollutants), there has been very little research on the effectiveness and side effects of "additive" air cleaning methods like ionizing devices. However, the study finds that the air purifier marketplace is fraught with inadequate test standards, confusing terminology, and a lack of peer-reviewed studies of their effectiveness and safety. Understandably, the "virus-killing" capability has drawn attention and been heavily featured in advertising over the past year and led to a flood of new and revamped products on the market. One of the most popular types of air purifiers on the market right now are ion-generating systems, including 'bipolar ionization' devices that electrically charge particles so they settle out of the air faster, and are generally marketed to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The study, published this week in Building and Environment, mimicked real-world operating conditions for these ionization devices to test the effectiveness and potential to form chemical byproducts in environments similar to where we all live, work, and learn. According to the EPA, exposure to VOCs has been linked to a range of health effects from eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination and nausea, to damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system, and some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans. ![]() ![]() A large part of those particles will be caught by the filter, but this is what happens with ones that are not caught by it.The study, authored by researchers at Illinois Tech, Portland State University, and Colorado State University, found that cleaning up one harmful air pollutant can create a suite of others.īoth chamber and field tests found that an ionizing device led to a decrease in some volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including xylenes, but an increase in others, most prominently oxygenated VOCs (e.g., acetone, ethanol) and toluene, substances commonly found in paints, paint strippers, aerosol sprays and pesticides. From here they fall out of the air and can be cleaned up with a vacuum from the floor. It does not produce 'white powder' but charges dust and other particles, making them stick to other particles in the air, which in turn makes them larger, heavier, and visible. * Note: you may notice the device producing a 'white powder' it is actually how the product (or any ionizer technology) is supposed to work. This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC and a 1-year limited warranty through the manufacturer. As indicated there, to properly reset the filter after cleaning and the filter is put back in, the 'dim' and the 'on/off' buttons have to be pressed at the same time to reset. Simply clean it by following the cleaning and maintenance section of the manual. The clean filter light will automatically turn on every eight weeks to remind you to clean the filter. Care: wash filter in soapy, water rise and dry.Help improve the air quality in your home with the Ionic Pro Platinum air purifier.* It's strong, silent and powerful, and available at a great value through TSC! This eco-friendly model uses a third of the energy of regular tower air purifiers, can cover an area up to 600 square feet, changes the air at a rate of twice per hour, and features a sleek design that's also easy to move around. This air purifier is ultra-quiet and can help remove viruses, allergens and odours with its patented permanent filter. ![]()
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