Protect your children from toxic indoor air! How to choose a great air purifier in low budget

New Delhi. We often think that we are safe by closing the doors and windows of the house, but the truth is that the air inside the house can be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. Cooking smoke, pet hair, dust particles and chemicals released from paint can cause diseases like asthma and allergies in children. In such a situation, air purifier has become the most important appliance for the home.

You don’t need to spend lakhs to buy a great air purifier. Just keep these few simple things in mind:

1. HEPA filter is the real hero
When you choose a purifier, make sure it has a True HEPA filter. It absorbs 99.97% of fine particles (PM 2.5) present in the air. Now it is easily available even in low budget purifiers.

2. View room size (CADR rating)
Before buying a purifier, see how big a room it is made for. This is called Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR). For a small bedroom or children’s room, a purifier with 200-250 clean air delivery rate is sufficient and also fits in the budget.

3. Power consumption and noise level
While buying a purifier for children’s room, definitely check its ‘Noise Level’. A good purifier comes with a ‘sleep mode’ so that the baby can sleep peacefully. Also, choose a purifier with star rating so that the electricity bill does not become heavy on your pocket.

4. Smart Features and Maintenance
Nowadays, purifiers with Wi-Fi and app control are available even in low budget. But the most important thing is that its filters should be available easily and cheaply. Before purchasing, be sure to find out how much it will cost to replace the filter.

5. Pre-Filter and Activated Carbon
If there are pets or kitchen fumes in the house, look for a model that has both a pre-filter and a carbon filter. It traps odors and large dust particles in advance, thereby extending the life of the main HEPA filter.