Air washing - a device for the home

Our well-being directly depends on the climate in the room where we live. The desire for a comfortable life deprived us of fresh air - plastic windows do not allow air from the street, and central heating heats and dries the air strongly in winter. But with the help of smart engineers, a device was created that allows maintaining optimal air parameters not only in homes, but also in offices and industrial premises. This modern and multifunctional device is called air washing. It is intended for moisturizing and cleaning the microclimate.

The novelty was quickly appreciated by consumers and it became in demand and popular. It is very difficult for ordinary people to understand the whole variety of models, so in this article we will focus on the selection criteria and advise what is best to choose: air wash or humidifier.

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Why air humidification?

Our body cannot feel comfortable if it constantly breathes warm and dry air filled with electrified dust. Due to the high dryness of the air, static electricity rises, which is created by a huge amount of household appliances located in the house or office. Dust, receiving an electric charge, often rises into the air.

Important! Have you encountered a situation where everything from whatever you touch is shocking? What is the reason for this phenomenon? Is it dangerous for humans? What are the preventive measures? You will find answers to these and many other questions in our publication. "Why is it shocking from everything?".

In summer, due to the heat, we are forced to sit behind closed windows with the air conditioner turned on, but in 80% of cases the air conditioner only gives coolness, but it does not bring fresh air. Any air conditioner not only dries the air, but is often a source of pathogenic bacteria (if you regularly clean household appliances). Follow the link and find out why dry air is dangerous.

Microscopic dust particles and villi, which are separated from clothes, as well as systematic cooking at home leads to the filling of air with greasy soot. Also affects the quality of the microclimate and cigarette smoke. The most serious harm to our health in this way of life is caused by dust, bacteria and dry air.

Caring for a comfortable, healthy living environment is reflected in the GOST standards. They indicate the optimal air temperature, humidity indicators, which are able to provide a favorable condition for at least 80% of people with a long stay in a particular room.

Important! According to the norms, the optimum temperature indicator is from +20 C to +22 C. The humidity indicator is from 30% to 45%, in winter when heating rooms - 40-60%. Adequate ventilation and a degree of air purification from dust and other impurities are required in the room.

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What does an air cleaner clean?

It is best to clean the air with problems of poor air quality in the room, as household appliances of this type immediately moisturize and purify the air from mechanical impurities:

• Dust.
• Animal hair.
• Gary.
• Fiber tissue.
• Pollen of plants.
• Bacteria and viruses (if you drop a few drops of oil into the water with a disinfecting effect).

Important! Another indisputable advantage of sinks is the lack of replaceable materials, because throughout the entire period of operation, you will not need filters, cartridges and other consumables, which are necessary for other air cleaners and humidifiers.

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The principle of operation of the air washing device

The operation of the air wash is built on a simple principle:

1. The air drawn in by the fans enters the plate drums moistened with water.
2. Impurities contained in the air, in contact with water, settle to the bottom.
3. The air coming out of the device is saturated with moisture at the molecular level.

Important! The air exchange rate depends on the power of the fan. During the operation of a medium power wash, air is driven through the filters 2-3 times for an hour.

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What is the difference between an air wash and a classic humidifier?

Both air washing and a classic humidifier (ultrasonic or steam) solve one problem, but the efficiency of these devices, according to users, are significantly different.

In the room where the air washer is installed, it is much easier to breathe, the air does not seem stagnant, in addition, there is no sense of dampness, as is often the case when using a conventional humidifier. These are exactly the reviews about air washing.

Such a high quality of air treatment is possible due to the fact that the manufacturers of this device took care of such important aspects:

• Air purification associated with the humidification process.
• Saturation of air with moisture is carried out naturally. Due to this, humidity is kept at an optimal level without the use of various sensors and automation.
• Full circulation, allowing the entire volume of air in the room to pass through the washing cartridges several times within an hour.

Advantages of washing over an air humidifier:

1. Passing through an air sink, large impurities (dust, wool) settle on the disks and drain into the water tank, small impurities (fungal spores, plant pollen) do not linger on the disks, but pass through a moist fog and settle on the floor. To get rid of them, you only need to do wet cleaning. In steam and ultrasonic humidifiers, the air purification function is not implemented.
2. Water vapor produced by washing is distributed evenly throughout the room, as the unit is equipped with a fan, the capacity of which is selected according to the volume of the room. During the operation of the humidifier, water vapor is distributed unevenly, therefore, overmoistening is possible and the air will seem stale and pretty.
3. The operation of air washing does not lead to the formation of condensation and deposits of salts on the walls of the room and furniture.
4. The design of the evaporator for air washing is completely identical to the processes occurring in nature. It implements all the principles based on a number of physical laws and, due to this, eliminates the possibility of air supersaturation with water vapor, and the humidity level in the room is in the range from 40% to 50%. In air washes there is no need for the use of various control and measuring equipment, as well as automation, in contrast to ultrasonic humidifiers.
5. Caring for an air washer is fairly straightforward. It is only necessary to clean the container.
6. Air washing consumes a small amount of electricity.
7. The air-washing device works almost silently.

Important! The only drawback that spoils the favorable picture is the high cost of the installation itself and the relatively large dimensions. Therefore, for small premises, the purchase of a steam or ultrasonic humidifier will be more justified.

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How to choose a sink for air?

Today, you can find an air-washing device from different manufacturers on sale, so before you buy a particular model, pay attention to the main selection criteria.

Area and humidity level of the room

With increased humidity in the room, the function of additional humidification will not be in demand. The air sink must be selected for a particular room. It cannot be placed in the corridor for use in 2-3 rooms, since air does not penetrate the walls, and openings and open doors are not enough for him.

In addition, it is impossible to transfer the air washing from one room to another in order to clean the environment in several rooms at once, since the humidification of the environment during the operation of the device occurs due to the natural evaporation of water, and as in nature, this does not happen quickly. Therefore, if the source of moisture disappears from the room, then the air will again become dry. As a result, you will not get the necessary comfortable humidity anywhere.

Important! Only powerful ultrasonic humidifiers can be transferred from room to room. They are able to evaporate water very quickly.

Fan Power and Functionality

The volume of the treated area depends on the fan power, and the number of drums affects the quality of filtration.

Noise level

If the house has small children or there are family members with impaired sleep function, then select a device with a minimum noise level. Pay attention to models that are equipped with an additional quiet mode of operation at night.

In devices operating with different noise levels, use various technologies:

• Hydrofiltration technology is the creation of a multi-tiered water curtain, in the center of which there is a water tank with a rotating cone-shaped rod. The technology is noisier.
• Due to the disks spinning in water. The disks are covered with droplets of water and, due to their rotation, a “water bath” is created. Above the discs are blown by a fan, which enhances evaporation. With this technology, the noise level directly depends on the fan.

Aromatization, ionization and bacterial processing

Not all air washers have additional features. Of course, air ionization is necessary in the current conditions, but a device with this function will last a little less than washing the air without ionization. Therefore, perhaps you should buy a separate ionizer.

If you want to choose an air washer to disinfect, relieve stress and improve your mood, it’s enough to drop a few special oils into the water tank.

Important! Some models of the device are not intended for use with essential oils, as the plastic discs can absorb odors and deteriorate.

Sustainability and reliable protection

All washing devices are equipped with protection against switching on without water, and also do not work when the cover is removed. This is very convenient, especially if the house has small children.

Helpful hints:

• When buying a device, pay attention to the brand of the manufacturer, as well as the warranty period provided. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the certificate. Good manufacturers subject their equipment to mandatory additional tests and confirm this in the relevant documents.
• The quality of work and the service life of the air-washing unit depends on its careful attitude to it, as well as compliance with operating rules. Any washing must be washed once a week so that microbes do not form in stagnant water. Rinse the water tank with a cloth and rinse the discs with a shower. Water needs to be changed in the device every 3 days.
• To replace the water as little as possible, you can use sinks with a silver rod, which is supplied with some models.
• They stop the growth of microbes and specially designed hygienic additives. These are surface-active substances that do not evaporate, but act only in water and destroy the microbes that got into it from the air. A hygienic additive is supplied with some models of sinks, and in the future they can be bought as needed.

Important! It should be noted that no modern appliances can replace the usual wet cleaning, they can only be its complement. Find out on our portal for helpful tips on why. wet cleaning - a necessary procedure for cleanliness.

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We hope that thanks to our advice, you have created comfortable living conditions in your apartment, as well as providing comfort to your pets and plants. If you choose the right device, then there is an additional benefit - the purified air has a beneficial effect on the state of furniture, as well as natural wood floors. Have a good health!