Winter is coming. And so is air pollution. How can you save yourself? Here are some options
Winter is coming. And so is air pollution. While little can be done about the air outdoors, you can at least filter the invisible viruses, allergens or pollutants from the air you breathe indoors.
Print Edition: Nov 27, 2022
While little can be done about the air outdoors, you can at least filter the invisible viruses, allergens or pollutants from the air you breathe indoors
Blow hot, blow cold
Unlike traditional-looking air purifiers that usually have a boxy design, Dyson’s offerings mark them out to be lifestyle products. This one houses cylindrical filters at the bottom with an oval top that blows purified air throughout the room. Dyson claims that the advanced HEPA H13 filtration system captures gases and 99.95 per cent of particles as small as 0.1 microns. Plus, it can keep you warm in winter by throwing hot air. It is also compatible with voice assistants.
Available on: dyson.in
Keeping it Simple
This air purifier features three-layer filtration with NanoProtect HEPA, activated carbon and a pre-filter. Philips claims that it captures 99.97 per cent of ultra-fine particles to keep away PM 2.5, bacteria, pollen, dust, pet dander and other pollutants. It scans the air 1,000 times a second and reports the air quality in real-time. It is designed for rooms up to 29 m2 with a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of 260 m2 per hour. Get this if you want a simple, easy-to-use solution.
Available on: amazon.in
Desk Buddy
How do you ensure that you breathe clean air in office? Switzerland-based IQAir has just the thing for your desk. This compact but powerful device uses a direct PureJet air diffuser to create a personal breathing zone—delivering clean air immediately. You can change fan speeds with a touch, while embedded sensors can turn it off in your absence, preserving energy and filter life. It can also be controlled using the IQAir Atem Car & Desk app.
Available on: amazon.com
On the Move
Stepping out? Don’t forget to wear this hi-tech mask then. This wearable air purifier features dual H13 Grade HEPA filters, offering up to 99.7 per cent of air filtration. The dual fans blow air at the speed of the user’s breathing, thanks to a respiratory sensor. The mask, weighing just 94 gm, prevents eyewear from fogging up and is designed to be worn all day. It is powered by a 1,000 mAh battery that lasts up to eight hours and recharges in two hours.
Available on: lg.com/in
Extra Cover
Designed for medium and large room sizes, the Blueair Classic 280i uses HEPASilent Technology—a combination of mechanical and electrostatic filtration technologies—and claims to remove 99.97 per cent of all airborne pollutants, bacteria, viruses, allergens, micro-plastics and pet dander up to 0.1 microns in size, with minimal noise and energy consumption. It has a CADR of 340 m2 per hour and can be controlled with Blueair’s app over Wi-Fi.
Available on: amazon.in
