Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Air Purifier Reviews: Filter 99.97% of the Particles and Odors

Levoit Air Purifier Filtration with True HEPA Filter, Compact Odor Allergen Eliminator Cleaner for Home, Pets, Smokers, Cooking, LV-H132






WHO SHOULD BUY THIS

If you live with smokers, pets, someone with asthma or allergy problems, have problems eliminating food odor, or if you just want fresh, clean air indoors, this may be the best air purifier for your allergies, asthma, and your home.  


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

It is portable and weighs only 6.5 pounds.  It is designed with 3 filtration processes: Fine preliminary, True HEPA, and Activated carbon.  99.97% of the particles and odors are filtered by the 3 filtration processes.  

The fine preliminary filter neutralizes airborne bacteria, fungi, mold, and dander from pets.  The true HEPA traps, pollen, dust mites, and large particles.  And the activated carbon filter neutralizes smoke from cigarette, odors from pets, and household odors such as cooking smells.  You do not need to waste money on buying air fresheners. 


PROBLEMS WITH AIR POLLUTION

Research from MIT shows that air pollution causes about 200,000 early deaths a year in the U.S.  In addition, there are negative effects such as pre term births, autism, and asthma for the children of pregnant mothers.  Some of the problems may arise from breathing in household cleaning products and poor indoor air circulation.  For these reasons, buying an air purifier makes perfect sense.


WHAT TO AVOID

"Ionizers" are popular types of purifiers on the market but the downsides may outweigh the benefits.  Allergens, dust, and airborne particles that are positively charged are trapped by the negative air ions that are generated by the Ionizers.  One problem is that it may not work well in large spaces.  It is only good for smaller spaces.  But a much larger problem is that it may produce ozones which is bad in an indoor environment.

Electrostatic reactions produce oxygen molecules called ozones.  Low concentrations of this molecule may not cause harm.  However, at higher concentrations, it may cause problems such as damage to your lungs and respiratory tissues.  Some of the devices may produce a lot of ozone which can damage your health.  So what is the solution to this problem?


LEVOIT'S LV-H132

For the reasons stated above, you are better off purchasing a device that draws air through a filter that holds pollutants and harmful particles.  HEPA, or high efficiency particulate air, is a type of filter that accomplishes this task.  99.9% of particle above a certain size are removed by this filter.

One of the best devices with replaceable HEPA filters is the LV-H132 by Levoit.  And it is 100% ozone free.  You do not have to worry about the negative consequences of Ionizers.  It is a good idea to keep it where you spend most of your time or in your bedroom and leave it on day and night to increase its effectiveness.  It can help clean your indoor air from things that cause or worsen allergies and asthma.


PROS

CLEAN AIR:   99.97% of odors, pet dander, mold spores, dust, pollen, smoke are filtered including
small particles such as 0.3 microns.  The HEPA technology filters air pollution of PM2.5

ALLERGY RELIEF: Great for people who have allergy problems and stuffy nose

FRESH SMELL: Pet odor, smoking, and smells from cooking are reduced from activated carbon
filters

VERSATILE: Set the speed from low, medium, and high.  It features 2 brightness settings for
night time.  Since it is quiet, you can leave it on overnight

PERFECT SIZE: Perfect size for small spaces or office space. It fits in small spaces around your
house or office due to its size

SAFE: This machine does not use Ions or UV that produce harmful air pollutants or measurable
amounts of ozone because it is 100% ozone free

WARRANTY: It has a 2 year warranty and comes with a lifetime support from Levoit.



CONS

You have to replace the filter every 6 months

During the initial set up, some machines might make mechanical noises but after regular usage, the noises will diminish

Before you run this unit, the plastic bag of the HEPA and charcoal filter must be removed or it may cause damage to the machine



VERDICT

Every household should have this device because not only does it work effectively, but it's voltage usage makes it economical and it's portable.  It improves air quality and you can control the speed of the fan from low, medium, or high. 

You can leave it on while you are sleeping and no harmful substances are released by this unit.  Besides improvements in air quality, you will notice less dust on your furniture.  It’s perfect for families, pet owners, the elderly, or anyone that desires fresh, clean air indoors.