STACK #219 January 2023

TECH FEATURE

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How to use an air purifier correctly

1. Leave it on Cleaning the air is an ongoing process, so keep the air purifier on while at home.

2. Close it up Keep doors and windows closed while the unit runs. You don’t need to add to its workload by introducing unfiltered external air.

3. Clean it! Keep the filters cleaned or change them regularly to keep the air purifier firing on all cylinders

4. Positioning Position the air purifier as central as possible and keep it clear of any obstacles like furniture that might restrict airflow.

CLEAN DREAM Six air purifiers to suit all budgets

Breville Smart Air Viral Protect Plus Purifier Designed to cater to a medium-sized room (up to 42m2), this smart air purifier is voice

Philips 1000i Series Air Purifier Covering up to 78m2, the Philips 1000i has a CADR of 300 m3/h. Energy efficient, it

Dyson Purifier Cool Purifying Tower Fan

This tower of power covers 81m3, can be voice controlled, and will detect and report on airborne particles and gases trapped. Its filter system can remove gases and 99.95 per cent of particle pollution. The purifier oscillates 350 degrees and doubles as a fan in the summer. An automatic filter reminder will let users know when it’s time to change, and it even comes with a remote control.

control enabled and uses sensors to alter the performance based on the air quality. Four-stage air filtration targets dust, pet dander, smoke, odours, and, importantly, bacteria and viruses, reducing SARS-CoV-2 by 99.7 per cent.

has a quiet mode for nighttime use and a 3-1 integrated filter alleviating the need to swap out separate filters. A sensor will set the right speed for the different environments required. The filter will trap pet dander, gases, pollen, dust, smoke, and bacteria.

Breville Smart Dry 2-in-1 Viral Protect Dehumidifier An excellent option to cover all bases, this model from Breville combines an air purifier with a dehumidifier. Effective in areas up

Soho SO-350WUI Air Purifier

TruSens Z-1000 Air Purifier A good option for smaller spaces, the

If a large surface area needs to be covered, this one is a good option. It can purify the air up to 90m2, so it would be suitable for big rooms, classrooms, and offices. It’s voice-controlled for easy operation and is fitted with a five-stage purification, including an ioniser and UV to catch all the nasties.

sleek Z-1000 will work in areas up to 23m2 but still comes feature-laden. It captures pollen, VOC gases, and germs, and bacteria with UV light. It also has a proprietary technology that splits the airflow for better room coverage, and a filter replacement indicator.

to 60m2, it’s voice control compatible and features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. A three-stage filtration system catches the usual suspects and is effective in trapping SARS CoV-2 (99.97 per cent) and Influenza A (99.99 per cent) viral particles. It can extract up to 25 litres of water daily as a dehumidifier.

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