The best air purifiers do a fantastic job cleaning the air in your home, but what about the air purifier itself? If you are wondering how to clean air purifier blades, you have come to the right place.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Cleaning your air purifier blades should start with cleaning the air purifier itself, as you should only open up your air purifier as a last resort.
- Be sure to maintain, clean, or replace air filters as suggested by the manufacturer.
- You should also regularly clean the surfaces of your home and vacuum your floors, so as to give the air purifiers less work to do.
How Does an Air Purifier Blade Work?
When people refer to an air purifier blade, they are referring to one of the blades that make up one of the internal fans of the air purifier. These fans are used to draw in air from the atmosphere, run it through a filtration mechanism, and then push it back out to the air. In other words, clean air purifier blades should be a top priority.
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When people refer to an air purifier blade, they are referring to one of the blades that make up one of the internal fans of the air purifier.
How to Clean an Air Purifier Blade
Generally speaking, you should avoid opening up your air purifier for repair unless absolutely necessary. The best way to clean an air purifier blade is to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning tasks which will prevent the fans from becoming dirty in the first place. When they get too dirty, there’s a chance the fan speed will affect the air purifier. Here are some guidelines.
Maintain Filters
If an air filter is kept clean, it is likely the fans will not become dirty, as the filter will pull off any pollutants. If the air filter is dirty, however, the fan can also become dirty. In other words, keep that filter cleaned and maintained. Each filter type demands its own cleaning process. Electrostatic and activated carbon filters should be washed with running water and a microfiber cloth once every month. A true HEPA filter typically cannot be cleaned and must be disposed of and replaced every six months to one year, but here are some ways you can clean the HEPA filter. After cleaning your air filters, be sure to give them plenty of time to dry before reinserting them into your air purifier.
Clean Your Surfaces
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Electrostatic and activated carbon filters should be washed with running water and a microfiber cloth once every month.
Another simple way to keep your air purifier clean, and therefore your blades clean, is to regularly clean your home. Air purifiers will draw in dust and other pollutants as they are knocked into the air from a surface. To avoid this, keep the surfaces as clean as possible (within reason.) We recommend dusting all surfaces once every week and taking great care to vacuum regularly.
Use it on a Low Setting
If you use an air purifier on a low setting, it will draw in less air and run less of a risk of becoming dirty. Experiment with settings on your Dyson Pure Hot & Cold purifier, to find the right one for you and your home in order to help protect against dust, allergens, and harmful viruses.
F.A.Q.
What is the best ionic air purifier?
There is no universally recognized best ionic air purifier. Pick the one that suits your needs. You should, however, steer clear of disreputable companies.
How often should I clean an air filter?
You should clean an activated carbon or electrostatic air filter once every month. When it comes to HEPA filters, dispose of them and replace them once every six months to one year, depending on usage.
What can go wrong with an air purifier?
A lot can go wrong with an air purifier over time. Filters can become degraded and damaged. Fans can short out and sensors can blow. Be sure to regularly maintain your air purifier for maximum efficiency.
STAT: In 2015, the global residential air purifier market had a size of about 5.97 million units and this metric has grown throughout the years. (source)
