You might think that purifiers are more rigorous filters than air filters, but that's not necessarily the case. Air filters are typically connected to HVAC systems or placed inside air purifying systems. Air purifiers can have several filters to effectively clean the air, but they are not designed to work against viruses, mold, bacteria, chemicals, or cigarette smoke. Rather, the job of an air purifier is to help purify and disinfect the air from airborne particles, such as mold and cigarette smoke.
Water filters and water purifiers are also not the same thing. Water purifiers involve several stages of filters designed to remove various contaminants from water, resulting in water with a purity of up to 99%. On the other hand, water filters are highly configurable to your water needs and can include a water conditioner to reduce scale buildup in salt-free pipes, a submicron post-filter to reduce any remaining sediment and organic particles in the water, as small as microscopic, and a UV filter so you never have to worry about bacteria and viruses present during a boil warning again. If you're wondering if you should buy an air cleaner instead of an air cleaner, it all comes down to what you need the product for.
If you have an HVAC system and need to upgrade or replace your air cleaner, you would be looking for an effective air filter for your space, most likely a MERV 13 filter. Alternatively, if you can't upgrade your HVAC system (due to older systems or budget constraints), portable air purifiers may be your best alternative. At Sanalife, we offer a complete set of multi-stage air purifiers and filtration technologies. Air purifiers work by drawing air through an air filtration system and then circulating it through multiple stages of air filters. A HEPA filter has a MERV rating of 17 to 20 and is capable of filtering particles in air of 0.3 microns or greater with an accuracy of greater than 99.97%.
You can install an ionic air purifier near the blower assembly of your HVAC system to remove viruses, bacteria, and pollen from the air. Air cleaners work in a similar way to air cleaners, but they can also remove particles from surrounding surfaces. Regularly replacing the filter helps your HVAC system work efficiently and prevents those particles from circulating in the air in your home. In a nutshell, air purifiers aim to filter the air in your home, while water purifiers aim to disinfect it. As such, it may be time to consider investing in products that can help filter the air you breathe inside your home.
