Here’s What You Need To Know About Air Purifiers And Coronavirus - BuzzFeed News

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• Here’s What You Need To Know About Air Purifiers And Coronavirus - BuzzFeed News
• An air purifier company just raised $58m, but an ad watchdog says something stinks - The Hustle
• 10 air purifiers to help you breathe easier - New York Post

Here’s What You Need To Know About Air Purifiers And Coronavirus - BuzzFeed News Posted: 03 Mar 2020 03:15 PM PST As ever more coronavirus infections in the US are diagnosed, some companies have begun promoting air purifiers as an effective protection against the virus. However, scientists told BuzzFeed News that air purifiers are not the best preventive measure against the coronavirus. One IndieGoGo air purifier campaign sent out an email titled "Fight Coronavirus with cutting edge tech," saying that "This tech is being installed in hospitals in Wuhan." It claims that the air purifier can "eradicate virus on a single air pass" in a fundraising video set to upbeat music. The company has raised nearly $7,000 via the campaign, and said it will ship the devices in April. The issue, according to experts, are the air filters themselves. Most commercially available air purifiers are high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. They can remove many particles from the air, but coronavirus is too small to be affected. "Your typical HEPA filter is not going to be able to remove coronavirus from the air," said Dr. Erin Sorrell, an assistant professor of microbiology and a member of Georgetown's Center for Global Health Science and Security. "The filter itself is .3 microns and the virus itself is roughly .1 microns." The IndieGoGo purifier, called Hextio, also advertises a UVC filter. Dr. Sorrell said a UV filter does kill some viruses, but won't affect coronavirus as the HEPA filter is not fine enough to suck it up from the air. Even if it could, the process "typically takes about 15 minutes but it varies across viruses." It's not clear how long coronavirus would take to kill using UV, Dr. Sorrell clarified. Dr. Aaron Glatt, an IDSA spokesperson agreed, saying the exposure of the virus to UV light "would have to be significant, it could not just be for a second." Another air purifier, Molekule, is being tested for its ability to kill coronavirus, Bloomberg reports. Yet it is worth noting the company's previous claims about the effectiveness of its $799 air purifier have been challenged, and it subsequently agreed to withdraw many of them, according to a Wirecutter report. "The best thing to do is to stay in a room alone if you're sick," said Dr. Glatt. "And an open window will probably clear out the room better than your typical air purifier." The best way to protect yourself from the virus is to thoroughly wash your hands and to use hand sanitizer that's above 60% alcohol content, ensuring you cover your entire hands and allowing the sanitizer to dry. It's also key to physically distance yourself from anyone who appears to be sick in public and cover your mouth and nose if you yourself are sick. "Portable filters are not going to be helpful in capturing coronavirus and could give someone a false sense of security," Dr. Sorrell said.

An air purifier company just raised $58m, but an ad watchdog says something stinks - The Hustle Posted: 01 Mar 2020 06:31 PM PST Photo by Nick van den Berg on Unsplash Last week, the company behind the expensive air purifiers whose ads pollute your Instagram feed raised $58m in new funding. But the product-review mavens at The Wirecutter got their mitts on a report that found many claims in Molekule's advertising aren't much more than a cloud of dust. Why's it matter? Well, one of Molekule's leaders recently boasted that coronavirus "is actually a rather simple structure" for the company to "destroy." Oh really? The Wirecutter ripped Molekule a new air hole The site's guide to air purifiers called Molekule (which sells 2 different models, for $799 and $399) "the worst air purifier we've ever tested." Molekule's competition got in on the action, too. Dyson, another peddler of primo purifiers, challenged 26 claims that Molekule made in its ads. The Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division, which referees ad-related disputes between competing businesses, upheld all of Dyson's claims. The NAD recommended that Molekule roll back many of its statements. "A report this comprehensive makes it hard to take any of Molekule's claims seriously," wrote Wirecutter's Tim Heffernan. But Molekule isn't ready to clear the air Dilip Goswami, Molekule's co-CEO, called Heffernan's reporting "misleading" and "flat out wrong."  He said the NAD's report didn't take into account newer testing on the Molekule's effectiveness. The Great Clean Air War of 2020 isn't over yet — Molekule is appealing some of NAD's judgments, Heffernan said, and another decision is expected soon.

10 air purifiers to help you breathe easier - New York Post Posted: 12 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Air quality in the U.S. is on a rapid downward spiral, meaning most of us are breathing in a lot of harmful pollutants. Fortunately, air purifiers can filter out the bad stuff and save us from suffering from respiratory problems down the road. Whether you notice your allergies worsening, want to avoid catching an airborne illness (hello, coronavirus), or just want to look out for your lungs, look no further than these home and auto air purifiers. They'll help you cut out the bad stuff and breathe cleaner, healthier air. ionbox Negative Ion Generator Using cutting-edge negative ion generator technology, the ionbox counteracts and removes toxins, harmful bacteria, dust, pollen, and allergens from the air around you. And while it may be tiny, it's capable of releasing up to 20 million negative ions per second to space up to 500 square feet. It's also maintenance-free and can plug into any USB outlet. MSRP: $74.95 Sale Price: $59.99 (19% off) Buy Now VAVA EE014 Air Purifier with 3-in-1 True HEPA Filter Ensure the air you're breathing at home is healthy with this 3-in-1 HEPA filter, which can purify the air in a room up to 161 square feet and capture up to 99.97 percent of airborne pollutants. You can choose from four different fan modes, depending on your needs. Plus, it also functions as a gentle night light with three brightness settings. MSRP: $69.99 Sale Price: $59.99 (14% off) Buy Now AIR Ionic Car Air Purifier & Charger If you're regularly spending hours each day in the car, then you know how stifling it can feel. Remove the smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, and other toxic fumes from your vehicle with this AIR Ionic Car Air Purifier and breathe easier on the road. Plus, this gadget can also multitask as a USB phone charger to keep your devices juiced up along the way. MSRP: $50 Sale Price: $34.99 (30% off) Buy Now Car Plug-In Air Purifier Want something more affordable for your vehicle? This Car Plug-In Air Purifier leaves the air in your car smelling fresh and clean using a built-in ionizer. It basically takes away unhealthy pollutants like dust and pollen and zaps away foul odors like pet dander and smoke to keep the air you breathe on the road clean and healthy. MSRP: $89 Sale Price: $19.99 (77% off) Buy Now Brondell O2+ Halo Air Purifier Curious how clean the air in your home really is? This True HEPA Filter air purifier from Brondell features an air quality indicator to let you know. You can adjust the sensor's sensitivity to three different fan speeds for increased power (if the indicator shows really terrible results), and the carbon fiber filter will remove odors, smoke, and 99.97% of other unmentionables from the air. When the indicator light turns on, you'll just need to replace the filter before enjoying more fresh air. MSRP: $229 Sale Price: $199.99 (12% off) Buy Now VAVA Purifier & 3-in-1 True HEPA Home Air Filter System Kill airborne bacteria, dust, and viruses before they can spread with this 3-in-1 True HEPA Home Air Filter System. Its pre-filter and activated carbon filters work to remove large dust particles, pet dander, and odors, while the True HEPA filter kicks 99.97% of pollutants to the curb. It also features safe UV-C light technology to destroy the nasty virus-causing bacteria floating around and help you breathe easier. MSRP: $109.99 Sale Price: $69.99 (36% off) Buy Now Airthereal Pure Morning APH260 7-in-1 True HEPA Air Purifier Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, hotels, and more (areas up to 355 sqft), the Airthereal Pure Morning 7-in-1 True HEPA Air Purifier helps eliminate 99% of the pollutants and particles in the air to help you breathe easier each day. Its 7-in-1 combination filter destroys airborne particles like dust, dander, smoke, and VOCs, while its UV-C light kills mold, bacteria, and viruses, as well as prevents germs from growing inside the filters themselves. Even better, it features smart auto mode to detect and determine the settings appropriate for purifying the air. MSRP: $129.99 Sale Price: $99 (23% off) Buy Now Autowit Fresh 2 True HEPA Car Air Purifier & Humidifier Whether you're in your car or your cubicle, the Autowit Fresh 2 gets rid of indoor pollution and adds moisture to the air to help you breathe better. Its three-stage air filtration system effectively removes 90% of pollen, smoke, dust, floccus, formaldehyde, unpleasant odors, and more, while its vibrating metal plate uses an ultrasonic frequency to release humidity from a built-in reservoir. MSRP: $79.99 Sale Price: $58.99 (26% off) Buy Now Brondell O2+ Revive Air Purifier & Humidifier The Brondell O2 is designed to not only clean your air but add even humidity as well, making for the perfect breathing environment. Its evaporative humidification uses small, lightweight water particles to gently moisten the air, while the dual True HEPA filters, carbon filter, specialized filter, and humidifier filter work to trap dust and other harmful air particles. Choose from four operating modes to adjust the speed to your needs. MSRP: $449 Sale Price: $399 (11% off) Buy Now Car Cup Humidifier Kill that musty car smell with this triple-duty gadget that fits snugly in your cupholder. With a 35ml per hour output and 230ml water capacity, it not only purifies the air but also adds a humidifying mist to help you breathe easier. Plus, it emits a cool and calming glow while you drive. MSRP: $39.99 Sale Price: $19 (52% off) Buy Now Share this:

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