The smoke from burning tobacco is extremely dangerous. We should always protect ourselves and our families from such smoke. In this blog post I will answer a common question: Can air purifiers remove cigarette smoke? The short answer is yes, but you will need the right air purifier to do this job effectively. As you know, cigarette smoke is one of the most harmful indoor air pollutants. It contains thousands of chemicals, many of which are harmful and toxic to your lungs. The smell sticks to furniture, walls and clothes and it can cause breathing problems. Removing this smoke from indoors is not easy but it is possible with right tools.
In the past few years, I have noticed that many people buy air purifiers for cigarette smoke without knowing which key features to look for. I consider this a waste of money. Buying just any air purifier would not solve your air related problems. It’s important to understand all the key variables before making a purchase. Before choosing an air purifier for cigarette smoke, you should consider several factors. These include any health issues in your family, coverage area and key features of the purifier. From an family health perspective, you should consider how many children and elderly members are in the home, whether anyone is allergy-prone and if there is a pregnent woman in the household, among other factors.
Key features that an air purifier should have to remove cigarette smoke
Air purifiers can help remove cigarette smoke if they have the following purification components:-
- True HEPA Filter- It removes small solid particles such as ash and smoke dust.
- Carbon Filter- It filters out odors and chemicals.
- Seal- If the seal is not properly fitted, unfiltered air will continue to leak.
If your purifier lacks any of these components or if they are of poor quality, it will not filter the smoke properly. In my work I always recommend units with True HEPA, Carbon filter and proper seals. When choosing air purifier for cigarette smoke look for a unit that combines both a True HEPA filter with a large carbon filter.
Tips to get best results from Air Purifiers
When it comes to cigarette smoke and air purifiers, it is best to avoid smoking indoors as much as possible for optimal air quality. Whenever possible keep the windows open so that fresh air can come in. Clean surfaces and fabrics regularly because smoke tend to stick to curtains, furniture and walls. Also clean or replace purifier’s filter on time. Smoke often clogs the filter faster than dust.
Along with these tips, If you use a good air purifier like the Airpura T700, you will see a noticeable improvement in your indoor air quality.
Final verdict
So yes, air purifiers can remove cigarette smoke if you choose the right air purifier and use it correctly. If you have any questions you can ask me in comments. For specific help you can also contact me. i will be happy to assist you.
Also read – How long to run Air purifier in Bedroom
Welcome to airniza, my name is Muffin R. and I’m a proffessional air quality consultant. I have 5 years of real world experience. Along with the air quality consultation, I also write blogs for airniza.