Ion Purifiers

Most of us have heard of ion air purifiers, or seen commercials for them on television. But how much do you really know about ion purifiers? In order to make a good decision on whether ion purifiers are right for your home, there are some basic facts you will need to know.

First of all, you should know how ion purifiers work. Ion purifiers put an electric charge on particles in the air that passes through the unit. Most units are negative ion air purifiers, which means they put a negative electric charge on the particles. The charged particles then stick to a collection grid with the opposite electric charge from the particles.

Ion purifiers are available as freestanding units, often in a tower shaped form. Some examples of brands of these units are the Pure Ion Advanced air purifier, and the Ionic Tower air cleaner. These freestanding units can be moved from room to room, as your needs dictate.

Before buying an ion purifier for your home, you should do some research. Check reviews for Pure Ion air purifiers, Ionic Tower purifiers, and any other brands that you may consider buying. Ion purifiers have come under fire recently for not being as effective as advertised. Another concern with ion purifiers is that in the course of their operation, they create ozone, which is then released into your room. Ozone is highly toxic, and may aggravate medical conditions such as asthma or allergies, thereby worsening the problem the consumer sought to improve by using ion purifiers.

Finally, there is one other type of ion purifier you should know about, particularly if you own or plan to purchase a spa or hot tub. Although most ion purifiers are used for indoor air cleaning, there are also ion water purifiers. These purifiers are used for stopping the growth of bacteria in home spas and hot tubs. A good example of this type of purifier is the Fresh Water ion purifier. This is a silver ion purifier which works on both the spa's surface and the plumbing.

Only you can make the final decision on whether an ion purifier is right for you. If you are considering the purchase of an ion air purifier to treat asthma or allergies, you should speak to your doctor about the ozone concerns previously mentioned. He or she will have knowledge of other patients' experiences, good and bad, with ion air purifiers, and will be one of your best sources of information.