Using a fan, the air purifier draws air from the room to be treated into the unit. The aspirated air then passes through various filters before being discharged in a purified state. In order to retain physical particles, an air purifier must have a filtration system. The most important filtration system to have against allergies is the HEPA filter.

How an air purifier works

An air purifier is a device that eliminates pollutant particles from the air (pollen, animal hair, dust mites, viruses, bacteria, VOCs, dust, etc.).

There are different types of air purifiers: "active" air purifiers and "passive" air purifiers.

Active air purifiers

Using a fan, the air purifier draws air from the room to be treated into the device. The air thus drawn in passes through various filters before being discharged purified.

In order to retain physical particles, an air purifier must have a filtration system. It's important to take filter quality into account. The higher the quality of the filters, the greater the number of particles they retain.

Step 1: Air filtration through the pre-filter

Placed directly on the filter hood, this water-washable foam acts as soon as air enters the unit.

It stops macro-particles: coarse dust, animal hair... and preserves the life of the filtration system. Clean regularly.

Step 2: Activated carbon air filtration

High-density activated carbon beads filter and eliminate toxic gases such as formaldehyde, benzene, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia fumes, bleach, unpleasant odors and much more.... The high concentration of activated carbon in air purifiers also enables the rapid decomposition of ozone present in your atmosphere.

Step 3: Air filtration with the HEPA filter

Retains airborne particles.

The HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is a medical-grade filter, also known as an absolute filter. We have chosen to offer you the highest HEPA classification: H13. It eliminates 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 µm.

Thanks to the tight weave and precise crushing of its fibers, this filter retains: fine dust, dust mites, pollen, animal hair, diesel particles, molds, spores, fungi, pesticides, bacteria, viruses and micro-organisms.

Step 4: Photocatalytic air filtration

Photocatalysis: titanium dioxide filter and UV lamp. This process conserves and accumulates the energy of the UV lamp to destroy micro-organisms, and transforms VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into H2O and CO2.

Step 5: UV lamp elimination (ON/OFF)

The UV (Ultra Violet) lamp in our air purifiers kills over 97.6% of germs and bacteria in the air.

Step 6: Negative ion production (ON/OFF)

Over 8 million ions per second are released. These anions rebalance your environment.

Step 7: Active oxygen generator (ON/OFF)

This active oxygen function treats your room thoroughly while you're away. Active oxygen effectively eliminates unpleasant odors (tobacco, cooking, pet and body odors), dust mites, mold, etc.

Passive" air purifiers

Passive" air purifiers filter the air in the vicinity of the air purifier. This type of air purifier has an average air flow rate equivalent to 14 m3/h, which corresponds to the average speed at which air moves naturally. Passive" air purifiers have no filtration system, and are generally simple air ionizers.

Where to buy an air purifier?

Breathe easier with an air purifier. Did you know that the average Canadian spends about 90% of his or her time indoors, and that air pollution levels inside your home can be two to five times higher than outside? Here are some common allergens in the home: mold spores, tobacco smoke, dust, dust mites, dander, and pollen from ragweed, grass and trees. Mitigate the health risks associated with poor indoor air quality by using a certified air purifier.

How to use an air purifier

With asthma, allergies and other respiratory illnesses on the rise, more and more households are turning to air purifiers. However, an air purifier requires a number of measures to be taken into account in order to function effectively. Here are a few tips to maximize your air purifier's performance.

Buy the right air purifier

First of all, don't rush into buying the first air purifier you come across. If you're considering buying an air purifier, you need to identify :

- The reason for its use: asthma, allergies, bad odors, pollution...

- The surface area of the room to be purified

- Its technology: filtration, photocatalysis, plasma, combustion...

- The type of filter to suit your needs: HEPA particle filter, activated carbon filter for odor removal...

- CADR: air renewal rate

- Noise level: especially if you want to use it in a bedroom or meeting room, for example.

Focus on CADR

The universal indicator known as CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) lets you compare air purifiers by measuring their efficiency. It indicates a purifier's ability to filter particles - smoke, dust and pollen - from the air. You can also find the CADR measurement followed by AHAM certification (American Home Equipment Manufacturers Association). A further guarantee of quality.

Putting your air purifier in the right place

One of the most important considerations when using an air purifier is its location. Ideally, the air purifier should be positioned so that clean air flows towards you. Placing the unit too low or too high will reduce its performance. Also, make sure the air purifier is not placed in a confined space, for example, between two pieces of furniture or under a curtain.

Close doors and windows

Many users complain that their air purifier isn't working properly. This is because they find that the air quality sensors do not reflect any change in the ambient air. Unfortunately, this is often due to misuse of their purifier. Like an air conditioner to cool the air, an air purifier needs to be in an enclosed space to clean your air. So, when your air purifier is on, close the doors and windows.

Replace filters regularly

The effectiveness of an air purifier depends on its filters. If your air purifier has a pre-filter, don't forget to clean it to extend the life of your filter. If it's made of fabric, it's machine-washable. On average, we recommend that you change the filter on an air purifier every 6 to 12 months, depending on your living environment: cigarette smoke, city apartment, pet hair...

With high levels of indoor air pollution, air purifiers are becoming an essential product for the home and office. Proper maintenance of your air purifier, filter and pre-filter is essential to ensure maximum efficiency.

Use your purifier in your bedroom

Don't hesitate to install your air purifier in your bedroom. It's at night, when you're sleeping, that your ability to recover is at its highest. So it's important to preserve your sleep and avoid coughing, sneezing and other respiratory allergy symptoms.

We hope we've taught you a little about how an air purifier works.