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Living in a post-pandemic world calls for extra caution. From the choices of food we eat to the air we breathe, we\u2019d prefer extra measures to ensure safety. With Coronavirus taking the world by storm, hygiene, social distancing, quarantine, and extra measures saved our lives. So welcome to the new world of post-Covid19, where health is wealth, and air purifiers<\/strong> are life-savers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even prior to the pandemic, air purifiers were in raging demand to combat pollutants in the air. The first step to clean air is to get started with the process of air purification<\/span>. The long-term strategy is to take care of our environment, plant trees, and ensure minimum waste. The quick way is to install an air purifier<\/span><\/span> at home for the safety of your family members. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the <\/span>best Air Purifiers<\/span><\/span> in the UAE<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Air Purifier<\/th>Filter<\/th>Reviews<\/th>Best Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Xiaomi Mi 2H<\/td>HEPA Filter<\/td>Boasts sleek and attractive design and is known to work seamlessly with phone apps.<\/td>Noon: AED 508<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philips 2000 Series<\/td>NanoProtect Filter<\/td>Hailed for its ability to sense harmful particles smaller than even PM2.<\/td>Amazon: AED 1,474
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Hitachi EPA3000 <\/td>HEPA Filter<\/td>Budget-friendly, compact and effective makes this air purifier one of the top sellers in the world. <\/td>Noon: AED 515
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Hitachi EPA6000 <\/td>HEPA Filter<\/td>Known for its energy efficiency and sustainability.<\/td>Amazon: AED 1541.40
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Blueair Classic 480i <\/td>HEPA Silent Technology and Smokestop Filter<\/td>One of the most powerful air purifiers at a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of up to 300 cubic feet per minute (CFM) for dust clearance.<\/td>Noon: AED 2999
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Airocide <\/td>No filter since it sanitizes air<\/td>Its NASA Technology is said to destroy nearly 100% of harmful allergens.<\/td>Amazon: AED 2550
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Dyson <\/td>HEPA Filter and Activated Carbon Filters <\/td>Captures 99.95% of microscopic allergens and pollutants and the filter lasts for 12 months.<\/td>Amazon: AED 2,199
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What is an air purifier?<\/h3>\n

An air purifier<\/span><\/span><\/span> or an <\/span>air<\/span><\/span><\/span> cleaner<\/span><\/span><\/span> is an indoor device that removes <\/span>contaminants<\/span><\/span> from the <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> to improve <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> quality<\/span><\/span>. In the 1950s, <\/span>air<\/span><\/span><\/span> purification<\/span><\/span><\/span> with <\/span>true HEPA<\/span><\/span> filters was hailed after it was used in the United States Manhattan Project to control airborne radioactive <\/span>contaminants<\/span><\/span>. From the 60s it was commercialized and as we stand today, the reasons to install a <\/span>purifier<\/span><\/span> at home outweigh the reasons to not.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does an air purifier<\/span><\/span> work?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Air<\/span><\/span> purifiers are capable of trapping a high percentage of airborne allergens and irritants to improve <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> quality<\/span><\/span>. The way it works is pretty simple. <\/span>Air<\/span><\/span> purifiers are aided with internal fans that suck the <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> inside your room through filters that instantly remove harmful <\/span>particles<\/span><\/span> like, <\/span>smoke<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>pollen<\/span><\/span>, and bacteria, <\/span>pet <\/span><\/span><\/span>odor<\/span><\/span><\/span>, and throws back the purified <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> to the room. It takes a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours for the <\/span>air<\/span><\/span><\/span> purifier<\/span><\/span><\/span> to kick in with purified <\/span>air<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When reading about <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> purifiers you will come across the term HEPA and <\/span>true HEPA<\/span><\/span>. It’s imperative to know the difference. The term HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate <\/span>air<\/span><\/span> and HEPA filters are capable of capturing 99 percent of <\/span>particles<\/span><\/span> including <\/span>pet <\/span><\/span><\/span>dander<\/span><\/span><\/span>, <\/span>pet hair<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>dander<\/span><\/span>, and <\/span>dust<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>True <\/span><\/span><\/span>HEPA<\/span><\/span><\/span> filter<\/span><\/span><\/span>, on the other hand, captures up to 99.97 percent of <\/span>particles<\/span><\/span> as small as 0.3 microns, which include a range of allergens and odors. These particulate matters are too tiny for the human eye to see, but they are large enough to cause damage. <\/span>True <\/span><\/span><\/span>Hepa<\/span><\/span><\/span> Filter<\/span><\/span><\/span> ensures these allergens never make it to your room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Article: These 10 cute air humidifiers will brighten up your home<\/a><\/p>\n

Types of filters and what’s the safest to use? <\/span><\/h3>\n

True <\/span><\/span>HEPA<\/span><\/span> Filter<\/span><\/span>: True <\/span><\/span>HEPA<\/span><\/span> filter<\/span><\/span> is designed to remove 99.97 percent of particles<\/span> at 0.3 microns in size from the air<\/span>. This would obviously remove the large <\/span>particles<\/span><\/span> of pet <\/span><\/span>dander<\/span><\/span>, dust<\/span><\/span> mites<\/span><\/span>, pollen<\/span>. From airplanes to homes, the True <\/span><\/span>HEPA<\/span><\/span> filter<\/span><\/span> is used everywhere and is obviously a safe choice for an effective filtration<\/span><\/span> system<\/span><\/span>. The replacement filters<\/span> are easy to find since it is the most common air<\/span><\/span> filter<\/span><\/span> in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons: While HEPA filtration<\/span> can grasp 99.97 percent of particles<\/span>, lethal and tiny pollutants<\/span> from cigarette <\/span>smoke<\/span> can pass through. One of the main drawbacks is that a HEPA filter<\/span> needs filter replacement quite often. If the filter becomes damp, it can end up releasing mold<\/span> spores<\/span> instead of filtering them out. HEPA filters do not remove gaseous air<\/span> pollutants<\/span> from the air<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Activated <\/span>Carbon<\/span> Filter<\/span>: Activated <\/span>Carbon<\/span> filters<\/span> can remove gaseous pollutants like the Volatile Organic Compounds<\/span> in tobacco smoke<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons: Though the carbon filter<\/span> lasts pretty long, the harmful VOCs tend to stick to the filter surface.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ionic air purifier:<\/span><\/span> <\/span>Ionic or UV air filter<\/span> can thoroughly make the air cleaner<\/span>, by ionizing all germs, allergen<\/span>, dander<\/span>, pet hair<\/span>, pet odors<\/span>, and bacteria. However, the ionizer<\/span>‘s key side effect makes it unsafe to use in the house.<\/p>\n

Cons: The air is clean, but the UV air filter<\/span> emits ozone<\/span> as a side effect. Ozone<\/span> is a toxin that can damage the lungs and cause developmental problems in children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ozone Generator:<\/span> <\/span><\/span>These air purifiers produce ozone<\/span> as their principal means of purging the air.<\/p>\n

Cons: As mentioned above, ozone<\/span> is unsafe to use, especially in enclosed spaces with children. Even the <\/span>EPA recommends<\/span><\/a> not using these air filters<\/span><\/span> for<\/span> health and safety reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Verdict:<\/span> After evaluating air filters the best one to use would be a carbon filter<\/span> and a True HEPA filter<\/span>. Among the list of best air purifiers<\/span> majority of those are HEPA air filters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What are the benefits of an air purifier<\/span><\/span>?<\/span><\/h4>\n

As mentioned earlier, the reasons to have an air purifier<\/span><\/span> at home outweigh the reasons why you should not. Here are the benefits of having air purification<\/span> at home.<\/span><\/p>\n