Do They Really Help to Reduce Cleaning Effort?    

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Dust is omnipresent - it collects on furniture, floats in the air and finally lands on the floor. This is where it can quickly become visible and cause constant cleaning work. You might therefore think of using an air purifier to reduce dust pollution in the rooms. But can these devices really prevent dust from settling on the floor so quickly? And is this really noticeable in the cleaning process? 

Can Air Purifiers reduce dust on the floor and on furniture?

‍Air Purifiers primarily aim to filter dust and other particles out of the air, which of course also reduces the amount of dust that can settle on surfaces. However, they do not completely prevent dust deposits.

Their effect is based on the following principle:

• ‍Filtering fine dust: Air purifiers with HEPA filters remove fine dust particles that are suspended in the air before they can settle on furniture or the floor. These are difficult to see with the naked eye and appear as a grey film when surfaces are cleaned.
• Filtering house dust and hair: The large, easily visible dust particles, as well as hair and other larger dirt particles, already get stuck in the Air Purifier's pre-filter and can therefore reduce the amount of cleaning required.
• ‍Reduction of particle pollution: This is a particular advantage for allergy sufferers, as Air Purifiers not only filter dust, but also pollen and other allergens from the air.

But why does dust still collect on the floor?

‍Despite their effectiveness, air purifiers cannot prevent all dust. There are several reasons for this. This is because heavier particles, for example, sink quickly due to gravity and are not captured by the air purifier. In addition, air currents - caused by walking or ventilation, for example - can stir up dust from the floor again without it reaching the Air Purifier directly. Deposits from other sources, such as hair, fibres or coarse dirt from textiles and shoes, also contribute to the floor not remaining completely dust-free.

How to get the most out of your Air Purifier

A few points should be observed to ensure that an Air Purifier provides the best possible help against dust:

• ‍Placement: Place the air purifier in a central area of the room to maximise air circulation.
• ‍Regular filter change: A clogged filter reduces the performance of the appliance. Depending on usage, it should be changed every 3 to 6 months.The pre-filters should be checked regularly, every 2-4 weeks, and cleaned if visually dirty. ‍
• Continuous operation: An air purifier works best when it is constantly running, as dust particles are constantly being released into the air.

Air Purifiers can noticeably reduce the amount of dust in the air, especially models with HEPA filters. They capture floating dust particles before they fall to the floor and settle there. But you can't do it without cleaning - coarse dust and dirt particles remain. Nevertheless, Air Purifiers help to reduce the general dust content and therefore also allergens in the air. A useful addition for a cleaner indoor climate, but no substitute for regular cleaning.

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