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Although air purifiers can be used in any room within your house, each location will have its own unique needs. One of the rooms in which many people choose to use air purification is the bathroom. Here's what you need to know about bathroom air purifiers and three of the top units we recommend.  

  What to Look for in a Bathroom Air Purifier

  In terms of filter capacity, an air purifier you plan to use in your bathroom should have a fairly powerful carbon filtration system to remove odors and possible fumes from the cleaning chemicals that are frequently used to clean toilets, tile and other bathroom surfaces. Since most bathrooms aren't huge rooms, it's also important to look for compact units that won't take up the entire space.  

  Our Three Top Picks

  Based on these criteria, we've come up with a list of our top three bathroom air purifiers. Here are our top recommendations:  

  Amaircare Roomaid VOC

  With its compact size, sturdy construction and strong carbon filtration, the Amaircare Roomaid VOC makes a great air purifier for your bathroom. This unit features 360-degree air intake and can cover up to 300 square feet of space. With two fan speeds, you can also adjust this purifier to your own bathroom's needs.  

  Rabbit Air BioGS 2.0

  The Rabbit Air BioGS 2.0 is a compact yet powerful air purifier that offers 4-stage filtration and can cover up to 550 square feet. Rabbit Air designed this air purifier with looks in mind and came up with a handsome yet unobtrusive machine that won't call too much attention to itself in your bathroom.  

  Austin Air Healthmate JR

  A scaled-down version of the larger Healthmate model, the Austin Air Healthmate JR covers 700 square feet and offers both HEPA and carbon filtration. With its all-steel construction, three fan speeds and a 360-degree air intake, the Healthmate JR is more than capable of keeping the air in your bathroom clean and healthy.   Have questions about these three bathroom air purifiers or any of the other models we sell here at US Air Purifiers? Feel free to send us your questions and we'll be happy to provide you with answers and personalized product recommendations for your unique needs.

One of the most important aspects of cleaning up the air in your home is knowing what contaminants are in it in the first place. For this, you'll need an indoor air quality monitor that can track your air quality and help you measure the effectiveness of your air purifier. Here are the three indoor air quality meters we offer at US Air Purifiers and what each one can do to help you make sense of your air quality.  

  Foobot

  The Foobot indoor air quality meter measures VOC and particulate matter content in home air. Using a color-coded light on the unit itself, the Foobot will then tell you what the overall quality of your home air is. In addition to this color-coding system, the Foobot can transmit specific data about your air, along with suggestions for improving it, to your smartphone via a mobile app. In addition to contaminant levels, the Foobot also measures carbon dioxide, humidity and temperature.  

 Blueair Aware

  The Blueair Aware is a monitor that is meant to be paired with Blueair's New Classic Series line of high-quality residential air purifiers. When paired with one of these purifiers, the Aware will not only give you much of the same data as the Foobot but also use a WiFi connection capability to adjust the purifier to improve your air quality in real-time. If you don't own a compatible BlueAir unit, though, this indoor air quality meter can also be used independently.  

  IQAir AirVisual Pro

  Rounding out our list of air quality monitors is the AirVisual Pro from IQAir. Like the Blueair Aware, the AirVisual Pro is made to be used in conjunction with a WiFi enabled air purifier, in this case from IQAir's line of high-quality units. The AirVisual Pro uses AI-powered predictive analytics to keep the air in your home as clean as possible at all times. It is also capable of storing up to five years of your air quality data, allowing you to track changes over long periods of time and gain deeper insights into what affects the air in your home.   If you have questions about which indoor air quality meter is right for you, feel free to contact us for answers and personalized recommendations. We can also help you select the right air purifier for your home based on its size and your needs.    

One of the most common questions people who haven't used an air purifier before have is whether or not they can dry out the air. We can tell you up front that the idea of air purifiers making the air dry is a myth. Here's what you should know about dry air and purifiers before you buy one.  

  Why Don't Air Purifiers Make the Air Dry?

  Simply put, an air purifier has no mechanism for drawing moisture from the air. As air passes through the filter material, particulates and/or chemical gases are captured. Moisture, though, cannot be captured by air purifier filters in any appreciable quantity.   If you actually want to remove excess moisture from your air, you'll need to use a dehumidifier. Unlike air purifiers, dehumidifiers are specifically made to draw moisture from the air and collect it in a tank that can be emptied or pumped into a drain.  

  What to Do if You Have Dry Air

  Just because your air purifier doesn't remove moisture from the air doesn't mean that your home air is moist enough. Dry air can cause nasal irritation, chapped lips and dry mouth while you're sleeping. If the air in your home is a little too dry, consider using a home humidifier to balance it out. Using a humidifier, especially in your bedroom, is an easy way to add some moisture into your air if you feel that it's too dry in your house. While you may not need extra moisture all the time, having a humidifier can be especially convenient in the wintertime when air is typically at its driest.   Have other questions about air purifiers? We're here to help! Feel free to contact us with your questions, and we'll be happy to provide you with answers and personalized product recommendations based on your specific needs.

When people are buying air purifiers, there are often a variety of features and metrics they need to acquaint themselves with to make an informed buying decision. One of the things that can trip people up is the number of air changes per hour a given air purifier can perform. Here's what you need to know about air changes and how many you need for optimal air quality.  

  Why Are Air Changes Important?

  Simply put, an air change represents one cycle of all the air in a room being run through the purifier. The more air changes a given unit can perform per hour, the more times the air is being filtered. Air that is purified more frequently is less likely to allow new contaminants to build up, ensuring that air quality stays high.  

  Calculating Air Changes Per Hour

  The number of air changes per hour a given unit can perform can be easily calculated using the purifier's flow rate and the volume of the room in question. To do this, multiply the unit's per-minute flow rate by 60, then divide the result by the total volume of the space it's being used in.   As an example, let's take the Amaircare 3000 VOC, which has a maximum flow rate of 225 cubic feet per minute. Multiplied by 60 to account for one hour of runtime, we find that this air purifier can move a maximum of 13,500 cubic feet of air per hour. If used in a room that is 20 feet long and 20 feet wide with 8-foot ceilings (whose volume is 3,200 cubic feet), the Amaircare 3000 can perform approximately 4.2 air changes each hour.   In some cases, air purifier companies make this a process a little easier by stating the number of air changes per hour their units can perform in spaces of a given size. The Blueair Pro XL, for instance, will perform up to 5 air changes each hour in spaces of up to 1,180 square feet. Keep in mind that air purifier coverage ratings assume standard 8-foot ceilings, so what this rating really means is that the Pro XL can perform 5 air changes in spaces with volumes of up to 9,440 cubic feet.  

  How Many Air Changes Per Hour Do You Need in Different Rooms?

  Now that you can calculate air changes per hour, it's time to consider how many you really need. While the ideal number for your needs will depend on exactly what contaminants you're dealing with, most residential spaces do best with 3-8 changes each hour. At these levels, contaminants will be filtered out quickly, leaving your air in the best possible  shape.   For more information about the best number of air changes for each room in your house, we recommend checking out the excellent chart on this web page. As you can see from this chart, optimal air changes are lowest in rooms with minimal contamination, such as bedrooms, and highest in kitchens and laundry rooms where fumes may be wreaking havoc with air quality.   Have questions about which air purifier is right for your home? We're here to help. Feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with answers, information and personalized product recommendations.

When you're traveling, it's often necessary to give up certain comforts and conveniences that you would have at home. One thing you shouldn't be giving up, though, is clean air. Whether you're staying with a relative or at a chain hotel, you can make sure that the air you're breathing is as healthy as possible by bringing along a travel air purifier. Here's what you should know about using an air purifier while you're on the road and three of the units we recommend for taking with you wherever you go.  

  What Features Should a Travel Air Purifier Have?

  The first and most important feature of a good air purifier for traveling is its size. While larger air purifiers are great for home use, you don't want to be hauling one into and out of a hotel room every night. Ideally, units for use on the road should be small enough to be carried easily and weigh as little as possible.   It's also important to think about the kind of filtration you'll need. Obviously, dust, pollen and other particulates are the first things most people think of in terms of air purification. In hotel rooms, though, you'll likely be exposed to some residual chemicals due to the daily cleanings the rooms are put through. For this reason, an air purifier with at least some ability to filter VOCs may be worth considering, especially if you have asthma or some other form of chemical sensitivity.  

  What Are the Best Air Purifiers for Traveling?

  Taking these things into consideration, these three units stand out as the best for traveling:  

  Airfree Onix:

  The Airfree Onix is a filterless air purifier that uses a thermal core to target bacteria, viruses, mold, dust, dander, pollen and other particulates. Although it can't target VOCs or odors, this unit is a great option for travelers without chemical sensitivities. At 3.3 pounds, the Onix can easily be carried wherever you need it, while its ability to cover up to 650 square feet makes it useful for even large hotel rooms.  

  Blueair 211+

  The Blueair 211+ is a HEPA air purifier that features a foldable carbon filter that gives it some ability to target gases and VOCs. This unit can clean spaces of up to 540 square feet. While it's a bit heavier than the others at 13 pounds, the 211+ is still light and compact enough to be moved fairly easily.  

  Amaircare Roomaid VOC

  If you're looking for the best travel air purifier, the Amaircare Roomaid VOC is a very strong contender. This 5-pound unit can cover up to 300 square feet of space and offers both true HEPA filtration and a carbon filter that can effectively target gases, odors and VOCs. Best of all, the Amaircare Roomaid VOC can be plugged into the cigarette lighter of your car and used while you're driving! We also have a blog post on the Roomaid's status as the best car air purifier we offer if you want to learn more about using this unit while you're driving.   Whether you're on the road frequently for business or just planning for an upcoming vacation, one of these travel air purifiers may be the right model to give you access to clean air, no matter where you end up. Have questions about these or any of the other units sold here at US Air Purifiers? We're here to help! Feel free to contact us with your questions, and we'll be happy to provide you with answers and personalized product recommendations based on your needs.