Polluted air can be bad for our health and this is why you may want to learn how to disinfect the air. Our air indoors may not be that healthy if it’s polluted with dust, pet dander, mold, and the like. Some particles could not only cause allergies but could also cause sickness that may affect our respiratory system.
The air gets dirty when you haven’t been cleaning the house often or if you’re exposed to many pollutants, such as living near a highway or a metropolitan area.
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, disinfecting your indoor air becomes more of a necessity, especially if you do go outside sometimes just to grab groceries and medicine. We care about your health and safety that’s why we’ve put together this article to help you clean your air indoors.
How do you disinfect air?
To disinfect the air, you might need the help of an air purifier. They are made with special filters known as HEPA or sometimes true HEPA filters, which can trap up to 99.97% of particles from your air, thereby cleaning it from dust and debris.
Don’t worry: to help you out, we’ve handpicked some suggested units for you, all of which have a UV-C air sanitizer to disinfect the air:
Pure Enrichment PureZone 3-in-1 Air Purifier
Filter System: pre-filter, activated carbon filter, HEPA filter, UV-C light
Coverage area: 200 square feet
Best for: living rooms, bedrooms
What we liked:
We chose this air purifier due to its timer option, which can be ideal for when you want to sleep on the couch or the bed and just let it run until it turns off – energy-saving! You can set it from 2, 4, to 8 hours. Other than that, it’s also about 30 dB so it’s not that noisy when it runs.
What we also like is that it uses touch-button technology, which can be easy to work with for seniors and the like. There’s also a filter reset indicator in case you don’t know when to change the filter. It is backed by a 5-year warranty.
Germ Guardian Air Purifier AC4825W
Filter System: activated carbon filter, true HEPA filter, UV-C light
Coverage area: 167 square feet
Best for: bedrooms, apartments, offices
What we liked:
This air purifier, which has a tower/tall design, has a good air exchange rate of 4x per hour, which means it can clean your indoor air fast! Also, it is Energy Star rated and has a CADR of 108 (smoke), 118 (dust) and 125 (pollen) as tested by the said governing body.
There’s also a filter change indicator so you don’t need to look inside to check the filter. We also saw that it has 3 speeds to choose from, as well as a sleep mode that works quietly for those who can’t get some rest.
AZEUS Air Purifier
Filter System: pre-filter, activated carbon filter, true HEPA filter, UV-C light, formaldehyde-absorbing pad, anti-bacterial treatment, an ionizer (can be turned off)
Coverage area: 540 square feet
Best for: homes with pets
What we liked:
As an air purifier that can work for larger rooms, this one has a sleep mode so it can run quietly while you get your beauty rest, and you can also use the 8-hour timer. And since it has an auto mode, it will automatically adapt to your air quality based on its settings.
Since this one has a night light, you can even use it for a kid’s room to help them not get scared. It is also regulated by governing bodies such as CARB, ETL, FCC, and CE for safety.
INTEY Air Purifier Cleaner
Filter System: fine preliminary filter, activated carbon filter, true HEPA filter, UV air sanitizer
Coverage area: 215 square feet
Best for small spaces and rooms
What we liked:
If you don’t have a lot of space at home, you can try this air purifier due to its low footprint. It also has a filter reminder light to help you know when to change the filter.
Since all you need to do is to turn the cover when changing the filter or cleaning it, maintenance can be a breeze. We also like that it has 5 timer settings up to 8 hours for sleeping.
How do I disinfect the air in my house after the flu?
The best way on how to disinfect a room after the flu is to use a bleach solution, clean up the room, and get rid of any items of clothing, bedding, curtains, and the like, and put them in the washer. Once you’re done disinfecting the room, make sure you wash your hands and take a bath to avoid contamination.
How do you disinfect a room from a virus?
- Cleaning the room with a bleach solution as well as laundering all of the cloths in the room can help disinfect it.
- Another good idea is to use an air purifier that kills viruses. They can help sanitize the room and reduce viruses lurking around.
- You can also use disinfectant sprays and wipes to clean up surfaces such as tables and chairs.
What kills viruses naturally?
Here are some common household items that you can use for killing viruses naturally:
| Vinegar | Vinegar is a common household disinfectant that you can spray on walls and floors to get rid of mold and viruses. |
| Hot water
(and hot weather) |
Most of us take a bath and shower with hot water. Did you know that hot water can kill viruses better than cold water? This is because cold water only freezes the virus but not entirely kills it. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol is a common disinfectant as well since it can kill viruses. Just make sure that it’s a 70% alcohol solution. |
Conclusion
In the long run, disinfecting the air not only helps you breathe better but it could also keep you away from nasty viruses that could potentially be a threat to your health. We care about your health and that’s why we suggested these tips, as well as some air, purifies, to help you stay safe indoors.
