I purchased this air purifier in 2014 for 7 thousand rubles. There was a need for an air purifier in the apartment, since pieces of furniture and old parquet began to give off an unpleasant odor. Based on reviews on the Internet, we chose this model - AIC 20B06.
The purifier works as follows: it has holes on the sides for air intake, the purified air comes out from above the device itself, very thoughtfully, since the device provides high air circulation in the room. In general, all the holes are made correctly, thereby processing a large volume of air.
As for whether the air purifier copes with its task, otherwise the device may be working and it is not even known whether the air is becoming cleaner; it is not visible to the eye. But it really cleans the air of odors and dust! Since I have some problems with odor in my apartment, which also causes a sore throat, this cleaner solved this problem. When it is turned on, there is no smell, but when you turn off the device at night, the smell accumulates and is felt again in the morning (ventilating the rooms does not help with this).
Also clear example great job AIC 20B06. Once there was a fire in one of the apartments at our entrance; the smell of burning naturally penetrated through the cracks in the door; the entire corridor was shrouded in clouds of smoke. The air purifier was immediately turned on. And while it was working for several days, there was no smell of burning in the apartment at all, but as soon as the device was turned off, after 30-40 minutes the smell appeared again, and in the entrance the smell of burning persisted for about another month. This is how we were convinced of the effectiveness of the air purifier.
Externally, the air purifier is nice and fits into any room interior. The size is small. The kit includes a remote control that operates over a long distance. The air purifier does not operate very noisily, a night mode is provided, but this in fact means that the display itself becomes dimmer and that’s all, the noise of the device in this case does not change, it is exactly the same as operating the device at minimum speed (3 speeds in total). ). The purifier also has an ionization function and a UV lamp; they can be turned on/off with just one button; the effectiveness of this function has not yet been tested.
In any apartment where there is a smoker, there is always a recreation area in which the concentration of cigarette smoke is increased. To change the situation in better side use an air purifier to remove tobacco smoke.
The composition of cigarette smoke includes up to 4 thousand components, the vast majority of which cause irreparable harm not only to smokers themselves, but also to people who are forced to stay in a room saturated with tobacco smoke.
Constantly staying in an apartment where people smoke often can cause lung cancer, heart attack, bronchitis, not to mention an allergy to smoke. If you do not disinfect the air in your apartment in a timely manner, then a visit to the hospital is not far off.
When you don't have enough willpower to quit smoking, you need to use an air purifier. It will help reduce several times Negative consequences from smoking. Such devices effectively neutralize harmful volatile components and fatal toxins that are found in tobacco smoke.
Productive operation of the air purifier protects furniture and room decoration from the smell of tobacco. Unfortunately, there is no such device that could completely eliminate all types of impurities in the atmosphere, but good air purifier obliged to reduce them to a minimum level.
The basic principle of operation of anti-tobacco devices is the repeated passage of room air through special filter systems.
Such a household appliance consists of two main parts:
- a fan that sucks air from the room;
- a block of filters, each of which has its own function and degree of purification.
The fan passes air from the room through itself and directs it to a set of filters. Leaving harmful substances on the filters, clean air flows back into the room.
More modern devices contain ionizers that disinfect the exhaust air.
Filtration itself can be divided into three stages:
- Pre-cleaning phase. At this stage, the air flow leaves the largest particles of harmful substances on the inlet pre-filter.
- Absorption stage. For the best absorption of tobacco smoke fractions, two filters using potassium and activated carbon. Using a carbon filter kills not only tobacco smoke, but also other unpleasant odors.
- Final cleaning. The air is intensively forced through a fine filter that adsorbs the smallest particles of dust and other harmful substances.
The filter unit must contain several units - this is the key to clean air for the home.
Efficiency of cleaning cigarette smoke
The basis for the fight against smoke is the principle of reusable passage of air with a cigarette smell through a complex system of filters. Even if there is a lot of frequent smoking in the room, repeated filtration can help effectively clean the air from tobacco smoke.
Important! The main advantage of devices of this type is getting rid of tobacco and its carcinogenic components, and not saturating the air with various flavors.
Based on filter systems, purifiers are divided into several types.
- The electrostatic type cleaner is primarily characterized by the lowest price while maintaining acceptable quality. The air inside such devices passes through positively charged electrodes, and the smallest smoke particles collect on the surface of the filter with negative charge. The ionic purification principle allows you to capture particles with sizes less than 1 micron. It is advisable to purchase a model with a built-in ozonizer. Thanks to ozone, the room air will be cleansed of all kinds of bacteria and toxins.
The electrostatic type device consumes a minimum of electricity with a low noise level. Easy to use: requires wet cleaning plates once a week. Such washing is permissible up to 250 times, which significantly increases the service life of the device.
- A number of air purification devices are equipped with removable filters; a similar type of design has found its way into vacuum cleaners. Mechanical filters, on the one hand, collect a larger number of microparticles of tobacco smoke in one air pass, on the other hand, they become dirty quite quickly and are not subject to further use. Structurally, they are disposable elements and require periodic replacement every 5-6 months. Replacing the filter is extremely easy, but its cost is quite high.
- To the class of the most modern household appliances Photocatalytic type cleaners can be considered, although they must be taken into account high cost. They use the combined effects of ultraviolet light and a catalyst as cleaning tools. Devices of this class convert tobacco smoke and toxins into neutral carbon dioxide and water. The splitting itself occurs at molecular level, as a result there are no layers of dirt on the device.
Such a device does not require preventive cleaning, the filters can last a very long time, only the UV lamp requires replacement once every three years.
But such cleaners also have disadvantages. They consume quite a lot of electricity and are quite noisy.
- TO the latest achievements can also be attributed ultrasonic units. They can regulate humidity both manually and automatically, since, in addition to effective cleaning, they also maintain the required level of air humidification. For this purpose, the design includes a hydrostat.
Purification occurs by driving the incoming air through a water film of small splashes. Harmful substances practically “stick” to the water surface and subsequently dissolve in water. This type of air washing requires constant replenishment of water in a special container of the device. The price of such a device is quite high, and the level of purification is inferior to photocatalytic devices.
Features of cleaners
Level of cleaning and quality ambient atmosphere are directly related: the higher the first indicator, the higher the second will be. In various devices, the air flow capacity ranges from 400 to 2600 m 3 /hour.
Electricity consumption can also fluctuate between 50-200 W. A properly selected purifier will consume 10-15 W, this power is enough to keep the air within normal limits over an area of 25 m2.
The absence of moving mechanical parts allows the device to operate almost silently. Power can be supplied either from the AC adapter or from a battery.
Various cleaning modes can be controlled:
- mechanical switches;
- from the remote control;
- automatically, the device automatically turns on/off at a certain saturation of air with smoke.
Installation of purifiers is possible almost anywhere: in the structure suspended ceiling, on the wall, on the floor.
Choosing a tobacco smoke cleaner
Having understood the principle of operation and decided what this device is needed for, you can choose the right model. The following factors must be taken into account:
- The area of the room must correspond to the performance of the device. It is especially necessary to coordinate the parameters precisely if the model has an ionizer.
- The purification system must correspond to air pollution factors.
- Noise level, which is important, especially in night mode. The ionic cleaner operates almost silently, unlike analogues with mechanical cleaning.
- Dust level in the room. The air may contain a large number of various components (six animals, carpet particles and much more), in this case mechanical cleaning is preferable.
- The choice is narrowed if there are allergy sufferers in the apartment. Photocatalytic devices remove allergens well.
- An important quality is the compactness of the device and the ability to move it indoors.
- Convenient control buttons and mode switches.
- The degree of air disinfection, which is extremely important during the period of exacerbation of viral diseases. In this case, devices with ozonizers are most effective. Ozone is many times more productive than ultraviolet radiation.
- Good air is humid air. The presence of a humidification function significantly increases beneficial features device.
- The air that passes through the filter system loses most of its natural charge, so choosing an ionizer is desirable.
When purchasing a purifier, you must also take into account the financial factor. Will it be a budget option or a complex combination device - the air in the room will become much better. Therefore, in the expected set household appliances There must be a place for an air purifier.
As an example, the main characteristics of the most popular devices are given.
Rating of the best cleaners
In that brief overview The leading representatives of air purifiers are presented:
Boneco W 1355A (RUB 10,500)
Universal type device made in Switzerland. Boneco is able to maintain indoor humidity at 40-60%. The device passes room air through humidification discs that use treated water.
The basis of the device’s operation is an evaporation system; depending on the temperature conditions in the room, the amount of moisture evaporated from the disks also changes. Two dynamic elements - a humidification disk assembly and a low-speed fan - ensure air saturation with moisture and intensive cleaning.
The discs are fixed in a tray with the most ordinary water, with a volume of seven liters. An additional container maintains the required water level. The device is controlled mechanically. Boneco provides optimal air purification from viruses, pollutants, and dust.
Xiaomi Mi AIR Purifier 2 (RUB 10,000)
This purifier skillfully controls and, if necessary, reduces the content of harmful impurities and tiny dust particles in the air. The productivity of the device is up to 400 m 3 per hour. It can maintain the necessary air conditions over an area of up to 50 square meters.
This model is characterized by high productivity, low level noise, ease of operation, modern design. The device will look aesthetically good in any interior.
In just 10 minutes, Xiaomi provides clean air room with an area of 21 m2. The dimensions of the new model are significantly smaller than the previous ones, its weight has decreased to 8 kg. Ergonomic light sensors and cleanliness indicators will help you control the device. Can be controlled from a mobile device. The device helps create a living environment in your home.
Tefal PU 4025 (RUB 14,000)
Filtration-type air purification device with forced air ventilation. The device occupies one of the first places in the “air washing” segment.
With an air flow cleaning performance of up to 170 m 3 /hour, the recommended effective area- up to 35 m2. The extremely low power consumption (30 W) allows the device to be classified as an economical device.
The main advantages of this unit include the ability of its filter kit to destroy such a harmful substance as formaldehyde. The filter system with a porous surface has its own replacement indicator.
Several filtration modes plus ionization provide the room with clean air, and a sensor and cleanliness indicator monitor its compliance with standards. Mechanical system control is complemented by an operation and delayed start timer. Multi-mode lighting adds additional charm to the already sophisticated design.
Timberk TAP FL800 MF (RUB 9,500)
The latest technologies are harmoniously implemented in this device. A six-level cleaning system allows you to capture particles up to 0.3 microns in size: these include all kinds of allergens, various bacteria, and the smallest dust. The cleaning system is perfectly complemented by an aromatic air filter, thanks to which a comfortable atmosphere is created in the room.
The modern control panel with touch buttons makes operating the device quite easy. Additional amenities include automatic operation mode, filter contamination indicator, and device shutdown timer.
Three different mode works provide the most economical consumption device power. Unique design The black color, coupled with the original streamlined shapes, allows this unit to be harmoniously placed in any interior design.
Ballu AP-155 (RUB 10,000)
Five cleaning thresholds, four fan operating modes - all this allows Ballu to efficiently and effectively clean the air in the room. On final stage cleaning air flow passes through an ionizer, which produces the required volume of negative ions. The ions press small dust particles together, thereby increasing the efficiency of the filters.
An automatic service life indicator will tell you when the filters need to be changed. Touch control of the device makes it easy to switch modes. The air purification indicator and shutdown timer provide comfortable night mode. The area of the serviced premises is 20 m2.
| Name | |||||
| Purpose of the device | air purification/humidification | air cleaning | air cleaning | air cleaning | air cleaning |
| Control | mechanical | electronic | electronic, display, timer | electronic, display, timer | electronic, timer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 320x425x380 mm | 520x240x240 mm | 300x540x285 mm | 362x830x231 mm | 320x495x200 mm |
| Air Treatment Rate (CADR) | n.d. | 310 cubic meters/h | 170 cubic meters/h | 410 cubic meters/h | 170 cubic meters/h |
| Filters | No | pre-cleaner, HEPA filter | pre-treatment, photocatalytic, electrostatic, carbon | pre-filter, HEPA filter, carbon | |
| Price | from 12500 rub. | from 7980 rub. | from 15,000 rub. | from 27730 rub. | from 8730 rub. |
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COMMERCIAL OFFER FOR AIR PURIFIERS FOR HOTELS
Dear Leader!
In a modern, dynamic and information-overloaded world, it is very important that every person has a corner where he can relax, unwind and escape from the hardships and everyday work. Increasingly, the hotel is becoming such a place, a kind of A piece of paradise in the stone desert of the metropolis.
It has been proven that smells play a dominant role in human life, although we do not realize it - a subtle aroma evokes pleasant associations, and the unpleasant smell of tobacco or sweat, on the contrary, evokes a feeling of disgust. IN hotel business Unpleasant odors cause a lot of problems, and with increasing competition in this niche, the issue of eliminating or controlling them is becoming more and more urgent.
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Ozone Blaster has the following characteristics:
Destroys all odors (tobacco, rot, perfume, household chemicals, fume smell, etc.) in 5-15 minutes;
- quickly destroys mold ;
Power consumption 220 V. 40 W/hour;
Service life 12-15 years (depending on the quality of maintenance);
Does not have filters (replacement of ozone plates once every 3 years);
- Ozone Blaster cost an order of magnitude lower than similar air purifiers, and reliability exceeds analogues;
1 year warranty. If a monthly maintenance agreement is concluded, the warranty is extended to 5 years;
Price Maintenance depends on the quantity and frequency of work;
The Eco Zone air purifier has the following characteristics:
Effective against odors of tobacco, rot, perfumes, household chemicals etc.) around the clock;
Effectively copes with mold;
Power consumption 220 V. 7 W/hour;
Service life 8-10 years (depending on the quality of maintenance);
Does not have filters or replaceable elements;
1 year warranty, if a monthly maintenance agreement is concluded, the warranty is extended for 5 years;
The cost of maintenance is calculated separately and depends on the complexity and frequency of work;
The number of air purifiers to eliminate odors in a hotel is calculated according to terms of reference, specialists from Living Air LLC.
Let's give the calculation theoretically required quantity and the type of equipment required for the average hotel per floor. So, dTo ensure guaranteed air purification from odors of tobacco, chemicals, etc. in a corridor with a volume of 230 m3, several Eco Zone air purifiers will be required. To quickly clean rooms from odors after a client, you will need an Ozone Blaster air purifier (at the rate of 1 air purifier for 10-12 rooms). To clean the air from the smell of tobacco on staircases, you will need to install an Eco Zone air purifier on landing. To eliminate odors of food, tobacco and other odors that arise in the hall of the first floor (if there is a cafe nearby) and create a positive attitude among clientsto the hotel at the very beginning, at the entrance, you need to install one air purifier Fresh Air .
The total cost of equipment for cleaning and protecting air from odors on one floor with an area of up to 1000 m2 will be approximately 210 - 230 thousand rubles. Cost of installation and commissioning work corridor air purifiers will be 15% of the cost of the ordered equipment. Installation and configuration of the Fresh Air air purifier as a gift.
Training of personnel in the rules of working with equipment, information support during the period of use is free!
Application air purifiers ActivTek, allows you to quickly remove air impurities that pollute indoor air and, completely eliminating the human factor, increases the coefficient of customer loyalty and satisfaction.
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LLC "Living Air" guarantees trouble-free operation air purifiers for hotels , for a long time, as well as our reliability as a partner in the fight for the cleanliness and freshness of the internal air of your hotel, and therefore your client.
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To effectively combat unpleasant odors, you need a special set of filters in your air purifier. Devices that effectively combat odors include:
- photocatalytic filter;
- carbon filter;
- ozonation function.
Let's take a closer look at the operating principle and effectiveness of each of them.
Photocatalytic filter
This filter involves the operation of two elements: the filter plate and ultraviolet lamp. Titanium dioxide is applied to the photocatalytic filter, which, in combination with a UV lamp shining on it, forms natural oxidizing agents (ozone). The filter operates at the molecular level: by contacting pollutant molecules, it decomposes them into simple, safe compounds. The following molecules are affected by ozone:
- toxic substances (paint, varnishes, formaldehyde, tobacco smoke);
- viruses;
- bacteria;
- dust mite;
- fungi.
The release of ozone during operation of a photocatalytic filter occurs within normal limits and allows for round-the-clock use of this filter when people are in the room, which cannot be said about an air ozonizer.
Since the coating of the photocatalytic filter does not deteriorate over time, it does not require replacement. Only the UV lamp burns out and is replaced every 1-2 years. The cost of an ultraviolet lamp, depending on its size, is 350-500 rubles, which makes the photocatalytic filter one of the most economical.
Carbon filter
Detains unpleasant odors and tobacco smoke. Suitable for homes where air purification is only periodically required. strong odors. With frequent contamination, such as smoking, the filter will quickly lose its original filtration ability and will need to be replaced. It almost never comes as a separate filter, but is located in the same block with a HEPA filter and a pre-filter.
Ozonation function
One of the best ways To get rid of any air pollution (except mechanical) is ozonation. The operating principle boils down to the release of large doses of ozone into the room. Ozone binds and breaks down all contaminants that come its way. The principle of such air purification is similar to a photocatalytic filter, but the efficiency is 5-6 times higher, due to the fact that ozone is distributed throughout the room and can eliminate even stagnant and ingrained odors. Simple ventilation will not remove odors and microorganisms from upholstered furniture, wallpaper, and household items as ozonation will do.
During ozonation, a person should not be indoors, as there is a level of ozone dangerous to health in the air. After ozonation, it is necessary to ventilate the room so that the smell of ozone disappears completely.
Some air purifiers contain all the declared purifying filters at once. Examples of air purifiers with a set of functions for removing odor from the air: Atmos Maxi-200, AIC AP1101/AP1103, Daikin MC707VM, Super-Plus-Turbo, etc.
In addition to having the stated filters, the air purifier must be powerful enough to quickly rid the room of odor. For better cleaning It is worth taking devices where the volume of the room being cleaned will be slightly larger than the volume of the room in which the purifier is to be installed.
Air from a restaurant or cafe hood escaping into a residential area can cause complaints from neighbors and fines from inspection authorities. If the air duct cannot be installed above the roof ridge or on the facade, then the only way to avoid claims is to achieve effective cleaning exhaust air from odors, smoke, soot, burning and grease.
For this purpose, the restaurant kitchen ventilation is equipped with a Tion comprehensive air purification system. It is located immediately after the spark arrester and grease trap and removes smoke and odors from hot shops, barbecues, grills and other sources. This makes it possible to equate the air from the restaurant kitchen hood to household emissions and remove it at the level of the first floor, without causing inconvenience to people living or working in the neighborhood (in accordance with SanPiN 2.3.6.1079-01, clause 4.6).
- To clean the exhaust air of all types of stoves (except wood-burning and barbecues), Tion Ext duct air purifiers are used (capacity from 400 to 27,500 m3/h).
- For cleaning exhaust air wood stoves and barbecues, Tion Ext Advanced duct air purifiers are designed (capacity from 2000 to 6000 m3/h).
- For rooms where the concentrations of removed contaminants are very high, an additional Tion Ext-El restaurant air purification unit from gases and odors is installed.
Air purification from smoke and odors in a restaurant hall
Restaurants, cafes, canteens and other catering establishments often face the problem of food odors and smoke that can be felt in the hall. To improve the quality of service and customer loyalty, it is necessary to properly organize smoke removal and ventilation in the dining area of the restaurant.
The Tion Ext restaurant air purification unit solves the problem of removing smoke and odors effectively and profitably. Thanks to a unique multi-stage cleaning system with smoke filters, the Tion Ext duct air purifier eliminates all types of contaminants.
Tion Ext air purification equipment is placed in the restaurant ventilation system in two ways. It can be installed both in the supply branch and in the recirculation branch after the supply chamber.
Compact air purifiers for restaurant halls
Air purification from odors and smoke in a restaurant can be done using compact autonomous air purifiers Tion Clever.
This perfect solution for those cases when the restaurant ventilation system does not provide for the possibility of integrating odor and smoke traps into it.
And if smoke filters are already installed in the ventilation of a cafe or restaurant, then compact air purifiers will enhance their effectiveness and increase the air exchange rate. This will create a comfortable environment and attract visitors.