Category Types

A friend mentions their “air cleaner” gives the room a sharp smell, and it becomes clear that not every device cleans air in the same way. Types sorts through the main kinds of air purifiers, including mechanical HEPA models, activated-carbon units, ionisers, UV-C systems, electrostatic cleaners, and whole-home options connected to HVAC equipment. It explains what each approach can capture or reduce, where its limits lie, and which designs may create unwanted by-products. Knowing the technology behind a purifier makes labels, claims, and safety considerations much easier to judge.