Feel Safer When Traveling with Portable Air Purifiers

Feel Safer When Traveling with Portable Air Purifiers

With the recent epidemic, many travelers are becoming more aware of airborne diseases. The potential for getting ill has stifled many people's wanderlust. If an infected individual sneezes or coughs, the germs become suspended in the air for minutes, if not hours.

Portable air purifiers remove harmful airborne particles, like dust, virus, bacteria, and pollen, and prevent the transmission of airborne diseases and respiratory conditions. They make traveling safe again, so travelers spend more time enjoying their vacation than worrying about the "what-ifs".

Look for Efficient Particle Removal and UV Lights

Look for Efficient Particle Removal and UV Lights
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The type of filter in an air purifier will affect its effectiveness in killing off germs. High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters theoretically get rid of 99.7% of particles that are 0.3 microns and up. It'll get rid of most of the dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria suspended in the air.

Many air purifiers also come with UV-C light. Direct exposure to UV-C light kills airborne viruses, like influenza, rhinovirus, and staph; thus, ensuring that you're breathing clean, fresh air.

Other Factors to Consider

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The last thing that you want is to lug a portable, travel air purifier with you. The device's ease of use can have a profound impact on your travel experience. Many models are compact enough to fit in a handbag, and can sit on your hotel nightstand. They easily clean almost a hundred cubic meters of air per hour.

Other factors to consider include the amount of noise that the air purifier makes, how often it needs to be changed and whether it comes with additional features. For example, some air purifiers can double up as a night light.

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