Air purifiers are super popular in homes these days. They’re a big help in cleaning up the air inside and making life better. Especially with all the pollution in cities, almost everyone needs to have one at home. But a lot of people make some common mistakes when they use air purifiers, which makes them not work as well and even breaks them sooner.In order to help you better use and maintain the air purifier, this article will discuss these common use of misunderstandings, and targeted to put forward some practical solutions. It is hoped that through the guidance of this article, we can be more scientific and reasonable use of air purifiers, so as to give full play to its purification function, and to bring a fresher and healthier air environment for our lives.
Ⅰ. Common misuse of air purifiers?
1. Ignoring the importance of filter replacement
The air purifier’s filter is responsible for removing dust, pollen, bacteria, and viruses from the air. Over time, these particles can build up on the filter, reducing its effectiveness or causing secondary pollution. Many people overlook regular cleaning or replacement of the filter, leading to decreased air purification. To address this issue, HEPA filters should be replaced every 6 to 12 months, while activated carbon filters may need less frequent replacement.
2. Misplacement
The air purifier’s location is crucial for its effectiveness. Placing it in a corner or against a wall restricts air circulation and reduces its ability to inhale pollutants, resulting in decreased purification. It’s best to place it in the center of the room or a well-ventilated area so that the entire room can benefit from it. Also, avoid placing it near furniture or curtains that obstruct airflow.
3. Use with doors and windows open
Air purifiers are designed to purify air in enclosed spaces. If used with doors and windows open, polluted air from the outside will continuously enter the room,the purification effect will be greatly reduced. Therefore, it is best to close the doors and windows to keep it relatively closed when using it, so as to improve its working efficiency.
4. Wrong size selection
Different models of air purifiers are suitable for rooms of different s
izes. If the power is too small to cover the entire room area, its function will naturally be affected; otherwise, it will waste energy resources. Therefore, when purchasing, you need to choose the appropriate model according to actual needs, and refer to the applicable area range marked in the product manual.
5. Insufficient operation time
In order to save electricity bills, it is easy to cause re-pollution if it is only turned on for a short time, because particulate matter and harmful substances in the air will be generated over time. It is recommended to run it for at least several hours a day, especially in harsh environmental conditions or when the residents are more sensitive to health problems (such as children, the elderly, and asthma patients). It is recommended to run it continuously for 24 hours.
6. There are too many indoor pollution sources
Even if there is an air conditioner condenser, indoor children such as smoking, scented candles and chemical cleaning agents release a lot of harmful substances.Relying solely on the air conditioner condenser cannot completely solve the problem. It is recommended to smoke outdoors and avoid long-term use of scented candles to improve kitchen and household ventilation, decoration materials and choose non-toxic and environmentally friendly cleaning products
7. Frequently turn the air purifier on and off
Some people only turn on the air purifier when they think the air is getting bad, or they keep switching it on and off. This not only messes with how well it cleans the air, but it can also make the purifier break down sooner.In order to keep the indoor air fresh and extend the service life of the air purifier, It’s better to just leave the air purifier running all the time, especially when the air quality is lousy. Most purifiers are made to run for a long time without using up too much energy, so keeping it on won’t make your energy bill shoot up and will help keep your air fresh.
8. Ignore regular equipment maintenance
In addition to the HEPA tank, other parts also need regular maintenance. For example, the water distribution tank and wet tank need to be cleaned regularly. The housing sensor should also be wiped frequently.The manual states that maintenance should be carried out according to the prescribed cycle. It not only prolongs the equipment life but also ensures normal operation.
9. Overestimating the function
Although it can significantly improve the indoor air quality, it is not a panacea.It is mainly effective for PM2.5 pollen, pet hair and some formaldehyde. It may not be able to completely treat some volatile organic solvents such as disulfide.The manual recommends taking other measures to improve air quality, such as increasing ventilation, material decoration and choosing non-toxic and environmentally friendly cleaning products.
10. Improper use of working mode
Many air purifiers are equipped with multiple working modes, such as automatic mode, sleep mode, and strong mode. However, some users fail to choose the appropriate mode according to actual needs when using them, resulting in unsatisfactory purification effects. For example, in the case of poor air quality, choosing automatic mode or sleep mode may not be able to fully cope with pollution. It is recommended to use strong mode to quickly purify the air. When using it at night, in order to avoid noise affecting sleep, you can choose sleep mode to reduce fan speed and noise. Correctly selecting the working mode can better play the role of air purifiers.
The above is what I shared about the common mistakes that should be avoided when using air purifiers. You need to pay attention to the replacement of filters, the placement of the device, the use of space, the size of the device, the running time, the regular maintenance of the device, and understand the role and working mode of the air purifier. I hope my sharing is helpful to everyone. so when we use air purifiers, we must use them according to our actual situation and carefully read the instruction manual. If we don’t use it correctly, it is equivalent to buying it in vain.