Clean Air Solutions

Do you ever feel like you’re not being quite as productive as you could be at the office?  The truth is, there are several physical factors which contribute to how focused you are in any environment.  For example, fresh air is an important factor, as increasing the flow of fresh oxygen to your brain will improve your focus and cause you to function better.  Consider a portable air purifier for your desk, office, or cubicle, you might also think about a green plant to oxidize the air.  Another important factor is light; studies have shown that people feel less productive in dimmer areas, so ensure that you have plenty of light to keep you on track. 

You can also help your focus by improving your lifestyle outside the office.  Eat a healthy breakfast, get at least seven hours of sleep, and exercise regularly. 

Instead of relying on fans to move air through filters, ionic air purifiers release a stream of ions that electrify dust, dander, smoke, and pollen.  Airborne pollutant particles respond by picking up the negative charge and become attracted to the positively charged collection plates inside the machine.  Most ionic air purifiers run silently, unless they are designed to suck in the charged particles (which can stick to TV screens, tables, and other charged surfaces)—usually, there are no motors, moving parts or fans involved, and no filters to replace.

Ionic air purifiers do release ozone—about as much as a busy photocopy machine in an office.  This in itself is a source of controversy for some, though ozone is thought by many to be one of the most powerful oxidants and germicides in existence.

Ecoquest air purifiers are about the size of a small computer monitor.  The screen on the back catches dust, and there is an ultraviolet (UV) light that is designed to burn off bacteria and allergens.  The purification plate is the final piece of the puzzle in the air cleaning method for this machine, and it has become a bit controversial, as Ecoquest purifier products do emit ozone, which some say smell like bleach in the air on a high setting.  The machine also includes a 5-speed fan to assist in the process of moving the air.  The UV light on the unit glows visibly when in use.  The amount of purification desired can be set based on the square footage of the area, and the user also has the option of setting a cycle of 2, 4, or 6 hours of continuous air purification.

Ecoquest air purifiers receive favorable consumer reviews in terms of its cleaning abilities.  The filter needs to be cleaned monthly, because daily air purification uses the filter as a first line of defense.

If you’re one of those people that has a lot of allergies—dust, smoke, perfume—a personal air purifier could be just the thing to help.  There is dust everywhere and people will continue to smoke and wear perfume, so fight fire with fire with a Fresh Air Buddy.

The Fresh Air Buddy creates an ionic wind that repels floating particles away from the space where the wearer breathes.  The result is an “exclusion zone” for toxic allergens, smoke, dust, virus and bacteria in the general area.   The effect of perfumes and other odors can be reduced substantially by this device as well.