Do ionic air purifiers work?
On One Hand: Effective Air PurificationIonic air purifiers clean and filter the air by charging the particles in the air with a positive or negative charge. This attracts them to the purifier’s collection plates and removes them from the air. Ionic air purifiers remove particles as small as 0.1 microns as well as airborne allergens, bacteria, viruses, chemical fumes and cigarette smoke.On the Other: There Are DisadvantagesIonic air purifiers remove, but do not kill, airborne germs. Additionally, they will not remove all odors from the air (such as cooking odors). According to Consumer Reports, ionic air purifiers produce small amounts as a byproduct of the ionizing process. Ozone can worsen allergies, asthma and other lung problems.Bottom LineThese air filtration devices are effective in removing many troublesome airborne particles and have the advantage of removing tiny particulates from the air.
