Recently, wildfires have continued to rage in western Canada, bringing huge impacts to local residents. In addition to causing destructive disasters, wildfires also release a lot of particulate matter and odors, which pose serious harm to human health. Therefore, at this time, choosing a high-efficiency air purifier is very important.
During Canadian wildfires, the main pollutants in the air include PM2.5, PM10, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone and benzene, toluene, xylene and other harmful substances. Among them, PM2.5 refers to particles with a diameter of less than 2.5 microns, which are inhalable particles that can be suspended in the air and inhaled by the human body. These particles not only cause symptoms such as sore throat and eye irritation, but may also cause lung infections and chronic respiratory diseases.
In this case, air purifiers are an effective way to protect yourself and your family from pollution. Air purifiers can capture and remove various pollutants in the air through a filter system, including dust, pollen, bacteria and viruses and other tiny particles and VOC chemical pollutants. For the odor and particulate matter released by Canadian wildfires, we recommend choosing an air purifier with a HEPA high-efficiency filter and an activated carbon filter that can effectively remove PM2.5, VOCs and other harmful substances.
When buying an air purifier, you need to consider the following factors:
- Applicable area and CADR value: choose an air purifier suitable for your room size and understand its clean air volume (CADR) size. It is best to ensure that the air circulates more than 5 times per hour.
- Filter type: choose a product that can be equipped with HEPA filters and activated carbon filters. While filtering out PM2.5 and other particles in smoke, it quickly adsorbs odors and other harmful gases in the air.
- Device noise: understand the noise level of the device before buying and choose an air purifier that will not affect sleep or work.
- Replacement filter cost: make sure you understand the cost and frequency of replacing filters to control usage costs.
- Power consumption: air purifiers need to be plugged in for long-term operation. Power consumption is something that cannot be ignored. It is best to choose a product that uses a low-power DC brushless motor to drive the wind wheel, which is more energy-saving and quieter.