November 24, 2022
Breathe cleaner air indoors
If you’re prone to coughing and sneezing indoors, your air quality could be to blame. Your indoor air can contain microscopic particles (pollutants from outdoor pollution like haze and indoor sources like pet dander, cleaning supplies, and cooking particles) that are invisible to the human eye and can be hazardous to health.
Thankfully, there is a plethora of air purifiers available in the market to help solve this common household problem. By filtering harmful pollutants and providing you with clean air in return, air purifiers can help you breathe the cleanest air possible at home. If you are looking for some tips on how to choose the best air purifier that suits your needs, this article might come in handy!
Explore: Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Air Purifier
If you are suffering from severe allergies or respiratory conditions like asthma, you'll need a multi-level protection air purifier with the same filter grade (H13 HEPA) that hospitals use to clean and freshen their rooms. However, this type of air purifier is usually quite expensive. The Sterra Breeze is an excellent choice if you want a medical-grade air purifier at a lower price.
Following its popularity in Singapore, this air purifier that is now available in Malaysia and it relies on a three-stage filtration system. The first layer is a pre-filter that focuses on larger debris like lint, hair, dust, or pet fur. The second layer is a True HEPA-13 filter, which can trap 99.95% of bacteria, viruses, and allergens while filtering 99.97% of all airborne particles such as pollen. The third layer is an Activated Carbon filter, which aids in the neutralisation of foul odours such as cooking fumes, pet urine odours, and so on. It can also absorb formaldehyde, a deadly chemical commonly found in gas stoves, wood furniture, walls, and floors.
Plus, its Silent-VX Motor operates as silently as a soft whisper so you can rest assured that it will not disrupt your sleep. Strerra claims that their filter can last one to one and a half years, and the machine will alert you when the filter needs to be replaced. The cost of replacing the filter starts at RM199.00.
The Sterra Breeze Air Purifier costs only RM1099.00 (0% interest installment plans available) and includes free delivery across Malaysia.
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If you're on a tight budget, the Sharp Air Purifier SHP-FPJ30LA is ideal because it's reasonably priced (it currently retails for RM399.00) and the replacement filter is relatively inexpensive.
The air purifier consists of a pre-filter, HEPA filter and a Plasmacluster Ion technology. The pre-filter collects dust and other airborne particles suspended in the air, while the efficient HEPA filter removes pollen, dust, and pet dander. Meanwhile, the Plasmacluster Ion technology eliminates microscopic pollutants. This kills germs while also capturing bacteria, viruses, and mould in your home. As a result, you'll be breathing cleaner, healthier air indoors.
The machine also has a strong air suction and excellent airflow, allowing it to quickly and efficiently collect dust and other particles. The device also includes a Haze mode that can collect haze particles and keeps the air in the room clean during haze seasons.
Sharp claims that their filter can last up to two years before needing to be replaced, but in heavily polluted environments, it may need to be replaced more frequently. The device includes an indicator that will alert you when the filter needs to be replaced.
Note, however, that it only covers an area of up to 247 sqft.
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If you are looking for an air-purifier that can also cool the air, the Dyson Pure Cool is an excellent choice. The air purifier uses cool air technology that blows air into your room, allowing you to save money on air conditioning. Furthermore, the air purifier has a 350-degree oscillation, which means it can project air in any direction.
Likewise, this air purifier relies on an H13 HEPA filter which has the ability to capture 99.95% of pollutants and allergens in the air, with particulates as small as 0.1 microns. It also contains an activated carbon layer that absorbs odours and gasses such as benzene and NO2. The device is certified asthma and allergy friendly by Allergy Standards Limited and it can cover large spaces of up to 800 sqft.
Other notable key features include a built-in sensor that can monitor and update the air quality in your home directly to the Dyson Link app. If you set the device to auto mode, it will clean the air automatically if the sensor detects poor indoor air quality.
The Dyson Pure Cool TP07 is currently available for RM2,699.00, which includes a 2-year warranty and free delivery throughout Malaysia. The filter replacement retails at RM299.00.
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If you are looking for an air purifier that can cover a large indoor space such as an open layout living room, the Philips 3000i Series is a great choice and it thoroughly purifies rooms up to 1453 sqft. The brand also claimed that they can purify the air (up to 215 sqft) in just 6 minutes!
According to Philips, its NanoProtect HEPA technology not only traps pollutants, but also uses an electrostatic charge to attract them, cleaning up to two times more air than traditional HEPA H13 filtration. The air purifier is also certified by the European Center for allergy Research Foundation.
The Philips 3000i Series has a sensor that can track your indoor air quality and automatically adjusts your device's performance, so you don't have to (in auto mode). Alternatively, you can also monitor and control the machine via the Air+ app, or connect it to Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
The machine comes in four speed levels: Auto, Speed 1, Speed 2 and Turbo and two night modes: Sleep and Sleep Allergy. In Sleep Allergy mode, the device will operate in a more powerful speed, delivering up to 40% more clean air during the night, while keeping the sound level low.
And another thing that’s really cool? Despite all it can do, this energy-efficient air purifier runs at max. 55 W power, equivalent to one standard light bulb!
The Philips 3000i retails for RM2,049.00 and the filter replacement cost RM299.00 (but can last up to 36 months of daily usage.)
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If you want an air purifier that does not looks like a household device, the Blueair Pure Fan might be your cup of tea.
Unlike other air purifiers, this one has a more stylish appearance and versatile design that allows you to place it anywhere; on the floor, on a sideboard, or on a table. It also has a convenient handle, and the balanced design is light enough to move around your home while maintaining a low centre of gravity.
What makes it even more unique is that you can customise the pre-filter colours to match your decor. The washable fabric pre-filter comes in five different colours and is intended to be reused. When the pre-filter needs to be replaced, vacuum it or throw it in the washing machine. The pre-filter costs RM43.00 each.
Blueair claims the air purifier can remove over 99% of airborne dust and pollen particles in 20 minutes at a room volume of 1,008 sqft. On top of that, the device also comes with air circulation technology which delivers a gentle stream of clean air across the entire room.
Blueair recommends replacing the filter every 6 months, and the LED indicator turns red when it's time to do so. The air purifier retails at RM899.00, while the replacement filter costs RM150.00.
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