Smart Clean Air » Shopping And Product Reviews http://www.smartcleanair.com Be Smart. Breathe Clean. www.SmartCleanAir.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:42:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Best Air Purifier For 2009 – Consumer Report http://www.smartcleanair.com/best-air-purifier-for-2009-consumer-report/ http://www.smartcleanair.com/best-air-purifier-for-2009-consumer-report/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:02:58 +0000 admin http://www.smartcleanair.com/best-air-purifier-for-2009-consumer-report/ Consumer Report Rates The Top 5 Air Purifiers For 2009. Includes New technology Reviews

Over the last 2 months we tested 35 of the top-selling air purifiers. Of those 29 only use 1-3 technologies including the top-selling infomercial brand Oreck XL. A select few use 3-5 (including and one uses all 9 known air purifier technologies. 8 used HEPA filters - Most experts agree that a HEPA filters are the most efficient for removing pollen and dust. However HEPA tends to be the most expensive. Next is UV light - which can kill bacteria and viruses that can contribute to allergy reactions.

The New technologies we saw included:

1) Japanese pollen, Odor and dust sensors - this allows the air purifier to adjust to the air conditions minute-by-minute. The benefit - saves electricity and guesswork

2) Japanese Nanotechnology Virus Grids - these new grids kill viruses and bacteria. developed to combat SARS and otehr airborne problems.

Here are the top 5 beginning with the Best

#1: AliveAir Machine.

PROS: The only 9-stage air purifier
Technologies: HEPA, UV, tio2, Pre-filter, Negative ion, Auto sensors (detects Pollen, Odor, Dust) Active carbon, Catalytic grid,
Price: $350
Room Coverage: 800 Sq. ft.
Replacement HEPA Filters; About $30
What we liked best - includes the nanotech virus grids, and the 3 new pollen sensors in a 9-stage unit at an affordable price.

Buying Hint: Look for sales at their online warehouse (www.aliveair.com)

#2: IQAire

PROS: 3-stage, including a good-sized HEPA
Technologies: HEPA, pre-filter
Price: $799
Room Coverage: 800 Sq. ft.
Replacement HEPA Filters; About $189

#3: Bluair

PROS: 3-stage Air Purifier
Technologies: HEPA, electrostatic
Price: $529
Room Coverage: 385 Sq. ft.
Replacement HEPA Filters; About $119

#4 Austin Air

PROS: 4-stage air purifier
Technologies: HEPA, Zeolite, 2 pre-filters, carbon
Price: $449
Room Coverage: 800 Sq. ft.
Replacement HEPA Filters; About $99

#5: PlasmaWave

PROS: 4-stage
Technologies: Washable pre-filter, true HEPA filter, and washable nano-silver mesh/carbon filter.
Price: $370
Room Coverage: 280 Sq. ft.
Replacement HEPA Filters; About $99

By: Mark E. Richardson

About the Author:
Mark Richardson is a Los Angeles based Health Practitioner and Author with http://www.aliveAir.com He has been interviewed on over 300 radio and TV stations across the U.S. on how he cured his allergies and asthma.


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