TeaAir purifiers have turned from a luxury to a necessity in Delhi over the past five years due to traffic pollution from cars, stubble burning in Punjab, the after-effects of Diwali crackers and construction work across the city. But air purifiers are not only expensive, especially from brands like Dyson, but also high on maintenance.
On top of that, most vehicles don’t have air purifiers. If your vehicle is more than four years old, you will have a hard time finding them in public places.
This is the reason why so many people moved from Delhi to hill stations or coastal cities like Goa during the pandemic in the last few years. What is the solution for those who cannot leave Delhi? It’s definitely not for breathing toxic air.
Which air purifier to choose?
There are many options when it comes to air purifiers. But when one is looking for affordable options, one cannot avoid the products from Xiaomi, which is the market leader in air purification products since 2016. Its smart air purifiers are cheap – not only in terms of buying cost but also for maintenance like things like hepa filters.
They are smart as they can be connected to your smartphone remotely over Wi-Fi. They provide a lot of information about the condition of the air, the purification functions and the health of the filters. I recommend Xiaomi Smart Out of all the Air Purifiers sold by Xiaomi, 3 are Air Purifiers.
A more straightforward solution can be obtained from local brand Kurin Systems – Venti. Unlike Xiaomi products, this is not a smart air purification system with things like smartphone connectivity. It works effectively with an accurate AQI sensor. It is also cheap to maintain, provided Kurian Systems has sufficient stock of filters in its inventory.
As I mentioned in my previous column on Diwali Shopping guideBlue Air models are among the best in the business.
They can clean large rooms seamlessly and are generally effective even if people are smoking cigarettes in the room, something I highly recommend. one of the better models pure blue 121Which can easily clean large rooms.
Those looking for a combination of brand cache, effectiveness, and unique industrial design should go for Dyson’s products. Their models also include heating and cooling capabilities, and even a humidifier baked into the air purification system. Specifically, the Dyson Hot+ cold Might be easier because winter is upon us.
Philips is a favorite of many when it comes to air purifiers, but in my books, its products are not on the level of Dyson and Blueair in terms of cleaning capabilities. Honeywell also has solid air purification products, which may work for some. Sharp’s products are also excellent because their ionizing technology is state-of-the-art, which helps to effectively remove allergens.
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What to do when you are traveling?
Most modern cars are now standardizing air purification systems – be it Hyundai, Kia, MG Motors or luxury car brands like Mercedes Benz and BMW, but what if you bought a car before the pandemic?
In this case, you will need a portable air purification system, which can be charged from the cigarette lighter socket or USB. O2 And honeywell There are good products for this, but the best solution is a personal purifier. Kurin System Atomic,
This is an air purifier face mask, which looks like Darth Vadar’s mask star wars, It provides a sure way to get pure air as it is right in your face. It is a bit bulky but now it also supports USB Type C charging and its filters can also be changed manually.
It lasts for about four hours on a charge, making it perfect for commuting via public transport, even jogging in smog and flights where apart from recycled air, there is also a risk of getting Covid. This is something that can be used anywhere and all the time, the fit will be a bit uncomfortable, so adjustments will be inevitable.
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How to extend the life of the filter?
One should always have multiple filters – at least two filters in addition to the one already installed on the air purification system. This way, you can continue to switch between filters each day and this will extend the life of all filters as they have a performance curve. Once dirty, the effectiveness of filters deteriorates quite rapidly, so it’s best to rotate them so they don’t reach the bottom rock.
To better manage the filter, it is best to clean the filter and the inside of the air purifier at least thrice a week. This will ensure that the effect lasts. It is also best to have a separate AQI sensor from the air purification system as after prolonged use, they often become faulty and a redundant AQI sensor will be your guide to know whether your air purifier is working properly or not. No.
If your air purifier is Wi-Fi enabled then automating the process of ordering new filters would be a wise choice. The air purifier will automatically know when the shelf life of the filter is over and through the app, it can help you order one so that it is at your doorstep for use.
Sahil Mohan Gupta is a technology journalist based in Delhi. He tweets @DigitallyBones. Thoughts are personal.
(Edited by Ratan Priya)