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 Kenmore PlasmaWave Midsized Room Air Cleaner New In The Box $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 19m |
 Room Air Purifier Cleaner Filters w HEPAIonic 6 Modes for SmokeAllergenPets C $119.95 Time Remaining: 10d 20h 20m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
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 Room Air Purifier Cleaner Filters w HEPA Ionic 6 Modes SmokeAllergenPets S $149.95 Time Remaining: 27d 8h 14m Buy It Now for only: $149.95 |
 Kenmore PlasmaWav Large Room Air Cleaner $159.95 Time Remaining: 16d 1h 17m Buy It Now for only: $159.95 |
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 3M Filtrete FAP01 RS Small Ultra Clean Room Air Purifier Cleaner Covers 110 sf $99.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 10m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 3M Filtrete FAP03 RS Large Ultra Clean Room Air Purifier Cleaner Covers 350 sf $184.99 Time Remaining: 2d 54m Buy It Now for only: $184.99 |
 Winix WAC9500 Large Room Ultimate Pet True HEPA Air Cleaner with PlasmaWave $299.00 Time Remaining: 10d 3h 16m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
 Filtrete FAP00RS Room Air Purifier Air Cleaners Filters MMMFAP00RS $106.65 Time Remaining: 11d 17h 37m Buy It Now for only: $106.65 |
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 Honeywell 50300 CST True HEPA Round Air Purifier for Large Rooms Air Cleaner $42.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 3m |
 Air Oasis Mobile Portable Purifier Sanifier Cleaner Small Room Purification $199.00 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 21m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Air Oasis Air Purifier Sanifier Cleaner 1000 ft Small Room Purification NEW $399.00 Time Remaining: 8d 22h 53m Buy It Now for only: $399.00 |
 Honeywell Quietcare HEPA Air Cleaner for up to 12 x 14 Foot Room 130 CADR $181.91 Time Remaining: 20d 4h 3m Buy It Now for only: $181.91 |
 Air Oasis Mobile Portable Purifier Sanifier Cleaner Small Room Purification $269.00 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 28m Buy It Now for only: $269.00 |
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 Air Oasis Mobile Portable Purifier Sanifier Cleaner Small Room Purification $199.00 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 10m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 HoMedics AR 10 Hepa Air Cleaner 75 CADR for Small Size Rooms $114.82 Time Remaining: 1h 9m Buy It Now for only: $114.82 |
 Honeywell 16200 Desktop Room Office HEPA Air Purifier Cleaner NEW $56.99 Time Remaining: 12d 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $56.99 |
 NEW 3M OAC250 Office Air Cleaner w Filtrete Media Filter 320 sq ft Room $301.37 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 14m Buy It Now for only: $301.37 |
 NEW 3M OAC150 Office Air Cleaner w Filtrete Media Filter 192 sq ft Room $191.04 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 14m Buy It Now for only: $191.04 |
 3M Office Air Cleaner with Filtrete Media Filter 320 sq ft room capacity $216.99 Time Remaining: 15d 15h 9m Buy It Now for only: $216.99 |
 Office Air Cleaner with Filtrete Media Filter 192 sq ft room capacity $141.99 Time Remaining: 9d 20h 13m Buy It Now for only: $141.99 |
 Ionic Pro 90IP01TA01 TURBO TA500 Ionic Room Air Cleaner $179.00 Time Remaining: 13d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 |
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Some "Air Cleaners" Actually Pollute the Air
Some popular air cleaners actually pollute the air with ozone, a known lung irritant. Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms; it's the same molecule that makes up the ozone layer of our upper atmosphere. Stratospheric ozone is a good thing because it protects us from dangerous UV rays; however, ozone in the air we breathe is harmful.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that "relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections."
Ion generators are sold as air cleaners, but they actually pollute the air; they emit ozone, which can irritate the lungs and even cause asthma. On top of that, despite their popularity, ionic air cleaners do not work very well. They create charged particles (ions) and emit them into the surrounding air. These ions combine with impurities (like dust) in the air, forcing the impurities to cling to a nearby surface. Consequently, ion generators often produce dirty spots on nearby walls and floors because they do not eliminate impurities; ion generators simply force impurities to cling to a surface (in the same way that static electricity can make a sock cling to a shirt). HEPA air purifiers, on the other hand, actually trap pollutants inside the filter.
The EPA tells us: "Available scientific evidence shows that, at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone is generally ineffective in controlling indoor air pollution."
The American Lung Association (ALA) agrees that "ozone is a potent lung irritant and exposure to elevated levels is a contributor to the exacerbation of lung disease; it is especially dangerous for persons with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, children, and the elderly."
The ALA does not suggest the use of ozone generators because "ozone generators, negative ion generators, and certain other electronic air cleaners that are not listed by the FDA, or cannot otherwise prove that their ozone emission levels are lower than 0.05 ppm, may produce levels of ozone recognized as unsafe for humans and are not recommended for use in occupied spaces because of the risk of generation of ozone."
Consumer Reports (1992), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (1995), and the U.S. EPA (1995) concluded that tabletop and room unit ozone generators are not effective in improving indoor air quality.
The EPA advises the public to "use proven methods of controlling indoor air pollution," which include eliminating or controlling pollutant sources, increasing outdoor air ventilation, and using proven methods of air cleaning, such as HEPA air purifiers.
"Many of our competitors sell ozone generators and ion generators as air cleaners," says Cade McDonald, CEO of achooallergy.com. "But you want find any of those machines at achooallergy.com. Our mission is to help people breathe better with products that are scientifically proven to work safely and effectively - and we would never sell a product that may be harmful to your health. That's not a chance we're willing to take."
About the Author
Scott Smith is an expert on indoor air quality and
air purifiers at achooallergy.com
.