The Importance of HEPA Filters in Air Purifiers for Home Use

While the outdoor air is polluted with fumes from vehicles, industrial facilities, and wildfires, indoor air can be just as harmful. Dust, pet dander, pesticides, and airborne particles keep circulating in the air inside our homes, impacting the quality of air we breathe. Since we spend most of our time indoors, it’s essential to maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ). Exposure to poor IAQ not only puts us at risk of infections, allergies, and headaches but also long-term health problems like respiratory and cardiological diseases. 

Don’t worry, there are numerous steps you can take to better your IAQ. The most effective of them all is investing in a HEPA air purifier. In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of HEPA filters and understand why it’s important to have one in our homes. 

What is a HEPA Filter?

High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are known for their deep and meticulous ability to remove tiny particulate matter from the air. They can capture 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size, including dust, pollen, dander, and bacteria. Medical-grade HEPA filters have two grades, H13 and H14, which signify the level of filtration. For instance, our MedicAir Pro Mini and Pro Max have H14 filters, which are the highest grade of HEPA filters while our MedicAir Pro has an H13 filter.  All our air purifiers leverage combination technology, comprising a HEPA filter, an activated carbon layer, and safe UV technology, improving filtration efficiency to 99.99% and capturing and neutralising microscopic particles down to 0.1 microns.

Why Should You Use a HEPA Air Purifier?

Here are five reasons why you should use an air purifier for home- UK with a HEPA filter: 

1. Relieves asthma and allergy symptoms

Air purifiers with HEPA 13/14 filters are highly effective at capturing common allergens, which are known to trigger allergic reactions and even asthma attacks. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, a HEPA filter can significantly improve your indoor air quality and reduce symptoms. For instance, our MedicAir air purifiers are effective for asthma as they trap and destroy these tiny particles using medical-grade filters like HEPA 14 activated carbon filters.

2. Lowers risk of airborne diseases

When combined with safe UV technology, a HEPA air purifier can capture and kill harmful microorganisms responsible for airborne illnesses and infections. These microscopic threats are eliminated within the UV chamber to prevent the spread of airborne diseases. This makes it a valuable tool, especially during the cold and flu season. 

3. Eliminates odours and gases

Every home deals with unpleasant odours from cooking, pets, and even cleaning products. HEPA filter when paired with activated carbon can help neutralise odours and even harmful gases like Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). For instance, our MedicAir air purifiers leverage combination technology of HEPA 13/14 carbon-activated filters and safe UC tech which keeps these odours and gases at bay.

4. Improves respiratory health

There’s nothing more important for a good respiratory system than breathing in clean air. According to a study published in Lung India, air purifiers with HEPA filters can significantly improve indoor air quality by reducing allergens, pollutants, and irritants that can aggravate respiratory issues. Using such an air purifier for home can help filter these harmful particles, reduce your risk of respiratory infections, and improve your breathing comfort.

5. Promotes better sleep

Surprisingly, air purifiers with HEPA filters can also promote a more comfortable sleeping environment. By removing airborne irritants and allergens, these air purifiers limit the disruptions caused by allergy symptoms and lead to better breathing and more restful nights. And with our MedicAir Pro Mini’s whisper-quiet operation at 21dB, you don’t even have to worry about any buzzing noise. 

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