Ionic Pro Air Purifier

An Ionic Pro Air purifier is great for reducing dust, pollen, cooking smells and other odors from the surrounding air which is good news for those who suffer from allergies.

Your health depends on the quality of the air that you breathe and a good air purifier should help increase that quality.

Contrary to popular belief, an ionic pro air purifier does not get rid of dust in rooms, except for a small amount that enters the unit and requires cleaning. Their function is to reduce the amount of dust floating in the air.

They do this by producing negative ions that are released into the air which then attach themselves to particles that contain positively charged ions, thereby causing these particles to become heavy and fall to surfaces beneath them.

The result is less pollutants in the air but dust particles gather on the floor, carpets, shelves and other surfaces. Naturally, these areas still require dusting or vacuuming.

As the performance of your air purifier should be measured by the amount of particles floating in the air, try using it in a room where sunlight gets in, as you will be better able to evaluate the amount of air particles before and after using your unit.

There has been a lot of bad press in recent times regarding the dangers of air purifiers due to excess ozone output which can be very unhealthy. A recent article published in Msnbc.com corrected previous inaccuracies reported in their original article.

The article referred to a study involving 2 different types of air purifiers, namely ionic air purifiers and another that uses a process known as ozonolysis. The ones using ozonolysis output levels of ozone that can build up to dangerous levels, while an ionic air purifier also produces ozone but they produce little in comparison to the ozonolysis types.

The majority of people who purchase an ionic pro air purifier detect a fresh fragrance after setting up their new unit. This new "clean air smell" often is the primary selling point for suppliers and the main benefit noticed by proponents of these particular ionizers.

This "smell" is actually ozone, a powerful oxidizing agent, but on the plus side, the Ionic Pro Air Purifier, in addition to the comparison with ozonolysis units, also emits a lesser amount of ozone compared to some competing models.

Nevertheless, even small amounts of ozone can still be detrimental to some people, especially for those who suffer from asthma, copd or other respiratory problems.

There are many different models and sizes of these air purifiers on the market, ranging from compact models for small rooms to others that cater for medium to large sized rooms and even small ones for use in cars.

For instance, the Ionic Pro Ionic Air Purifier is suitable for rooms up to 500 square feet in size, is easy to clean and does not require replacement filters, removes various irritants such as dust, pollen and pet dander and sells at an extremely competitive price. At the other end of the scale the Ionic Pro CA200B Compact Ionic Air Purifier is designed for smaller rooms or offices.

To clarify some of the above, the Ionic Pro doesn't work with filters and the blades are generally simple to clean simply by wiping with a damp cloth. In order to keep it in working order it is necessary to clean the airborne dirt and dust collection blades every 3 to 5 days.

The collection blades need to be completely dried out prior to reinsertion which can be achieved by placing the unit in a sideways position. When cleaning the blades squeeze the majority of the moisture out first. This will help ensure that  the collection blades are totally dry within a few hours.

An additional benefit of buying an Ionic Pro is the durable construction of these particular plates as a number of other models come with fragile or sometimes sharp collection blades.

Pretty much every air purifier needs to be kept away from moisture, including this one. Therefore, refrain from placing them in moist locations, basements as well as bathrooms.

When shopping online for a Ionic Pro Air Purifier take a look at reviews on various sites such as Amazon for the valuable feedback provided by those who have purchased and tried the various models that are available.

Some usefull resources:
Ionic Pro - Professional Air Purifier - As Seen on TV
Air ioniser - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Negative air ionization therapy