Specifications

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“Do Blueair air purifiers produce dangerous levels of ozone?”2.
The answer is NO. The U.S. government’s most stringent ozone safety is set by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) to a threshold of 50 ppb (parts per billion). In a closed test room
with a Blueair in operation, probes measured ozone levels at 1 ppb – a tiny fraction of the amount
deemed hazardous to human health. Blueair’s design and steel housing chamber safeguards
against excessive ozone production, and then removes ambient ozone from the air. Testing
shows the ozone concentration in our system’s output air is actually lower than the incoming air.
“What type of Blueair filter do I need?”3.
Filter type is based on the kinds of pollutants (particles and gases) that may be present in the
environment. Blueair’s standard HEPASilent™ filter provides efficient filtration for environments
where particles are the primary concern and gases are secondary. This filter is suitable not only
for average home or apartment with family members in good overall health, but also for families
who need an extra level of protection for the elderly, children, or those with respiratory or cardio-
vascular illness.
For any environment in which removing gaseous pollutants (including tobacco smoke) is a prior-
ity, Blueair recommends its optional SmokeStop™ filter. Blueair’s optional SmokeStop™ filter
adds more gas absorption capability and is recommended for removal of tobacco smoke and for
environments like workshops or workplaces where chemical fumes and gases are present.
“How does a Blueair filter compare with a traditional HEPA filter?”4.
Most filters from other air purifier manufacturers are thinner and usually consist of the same type
fiber throughout. Blueair filters are progressive with millions of ultra-thin fibers in different sizes.
The first layers in filters by Blueair are of thicker fibers. The deeper in the media, the thinner are the
fibers. The thinner the fibers, the denser packed are they and the smaller particles are captured.
For example, large particles such as pollen and dust are captured in the first layers while small
particles such as bacteria and exhaust fumes are captured in the deepest layers.
Whereas a traditional HEPA filter often clogs and as a consequence restricts airflow, our filter
design resists loading or clogging and continues filtration at peak performance levels longer. In
essence, our filters offer maximum airflow and high efficiency. Also, once captured by our filter,
the particles will not be re-released into your environment, even under heavy loading conditions.
“How can I justify the high investment for an air purifier?”5.
Since indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental risks to public health, the invest-
ment in an air purifier could be considered as an investment in the health and well-being of the
customer. If the customer has respiratory ailments such as asthma or allergies, an air purifier will
also provide relief for sufferers by eliminating dust, pollen and smoke particles from the air. An air
purifier can also provide relief at night by controlling airborne particles that might disrupt the sleep.
Removing these particles will also make homes smell better. If the customer is allergic to pets, it
also helps control pet dander.