Air Purifiers - Buyer Beware

It's an unfortunate reality that in attempting to address the problems created by modern living, we often end up making matters even more complicated.
An example of this is the air purifier techno-fix. These devices are sold as a cure for polluted air and the host of lung and allergy problems it creates.
Manufacturers have devised a wide variety of technologies to scrub the air. The most common ones draw air through a filter. Common complaints about these devices are that they are noisy and that their reach is limited in terms of how much air they can process.
A more controversial device uses so-called "activated oxygen." In reality these devices produce ozone, a volatile version of the oxygen molecule. The reasoning is that ozone can bind with particles in the air and cause them to break down. However ozone is also a volatile substance which can aggravate respiratory problems and even cause lung damage.
If you are interested in improving your home's air quality with an air purifier, check out some air purifier reviews and see what positive and negative experiences people have had with different models. Also check the manufacturer's specifications to see if their model produces significant amounts of ozone.