JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – No matter how clean the house is, but microscopic dust particles, moth, smoke residue, and other particles in the air will definitely remain.
Although the presence of particles is commonplace, they often cause discomfort in daily life. Especially if you or your family members have allergies and respiratory problems.
However, these problems can be solved by placing air purifier nor dehumidifier in the room, which is able to clean and humidify the air in the room.
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However, what are the differences between the two devices and what are the advantages of each?
Quoted from Woman and Home, Friday (6/11/2020), the following is an explanation of the air purifier and dehumidifier, and their differences.
1. Function
First, know the function of the device. Basically, an air purifier and a dehumidifier have a similar function, namely removing germs and allergens in the air.
Air purifier works by using a High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) filter to capture dust particles and pollutants in the air.
The fan in the air purifier draws air from the room and channels it through a series of filters, before bringing clean air back into the room.
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Some models of air purifiers come with an ionization function, which uses electricity to charge ions in the air and capture more particles.
Although it is good for treating allergies and respiratory problems, the ionization function produces ozone which can be harmful to health as well. Meanwhile, HEPA filters do not produce ozone.
The dehumidifier draws moisture, including mold and microbes from the air and stores it in the form of droplets in a container on the device, which is then removed manually.
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