According to an estimate by the World Health Organization, we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, whether in offices, leisure activities or our own home. Beyond these data, according to the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (IvieLab), the number of people resorting to teleworking has increased significantly in recent months to 34% of all workers in Spain. So we spend more time at home than ever before, with the pros and cons. Of the well-known problems of space or of the division of professional and private life, there is another, no less important, to which we do not pay the attention it deserves: the purity of the air we breathe.
Indoor Air Quality is the technical term used to describe the state of the air in and around buildings, which has a direct impact on our quality of life. Contrary to what you might think, the air in an enclosed space such as a house is not always purer than the air outside in a big city. Building materials, wall paint, carpets and rugs or dust build-up have an undesirable effect on the closed environment of a home, which can lead to health and wellness problems. Likewise, in the case of living in an area with high pollution, the air entering through windows and doors can also contain harmful elements.
Air purifiers are an important element to achieve higher indoor air quality. Basically composed of a fan and a series of filters capable of capturing and neutralizing the main pollutants in the environment, these devices measure their efficiency by the CADR ratio, acronym for Percentage of clean air, or air purification rate. According to this unit of measurement, we can know the amount of clean air in cubic meters per hour that an air purifier can filter. The higher the CADR, the greater the effectiveness. An air purifier like Mitsubishi Electric’s allows a CADR of up to 621 cubic meters per hour, which is equivalent to purifying a 100 square meter room during that period, or a 13 square meter room in just six minutes. These are some of the benefits.
Eliminate germs and bacteria
Any enclosed space is more prone to the build-up of germs and bacteria, especially if not properly ventilated. The risk of disease transmission, especially in places where more people live together, is therefore more likely. Filtering these particles in the environment is a fundamental tool to ensure better well-being. Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers use highly efficient filters such as HEPA, short for High efficiency particle trap (high efficiency particle stop), which can neutralize 99% of the suspended particles. The durability, estimated at eight years, also ensures that maintenance costs are minimal.
Reduce allergy symptoms
In closed places, not only germs and bacteria can accumulate, but also other types of particles that can cause respiratory problems, something that is increasingly common, as 8 million in Spain are allergic to pollen, according to the Spanish Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC). and there are more than two and a half million people with asthma problems in our country.
The accumulation of dust in the air, in furniture and textiles in these cases becomes the enemy to be defeated. The air purifiers with a double-layer HEPA filter, which can trap particles up to 0.3 microns, are very effective in removing mites, fungi, dust, pollen or animal hair from the environment. Likewise, renewing the air helps to keep these particles from building up on the surface of the house. In addition, a pre-filter captures the largest particles, another made of activated carbon removes odors and a fourth nano-platinum filter cleans the air of harmful substances.
Improve tranquility
Bedrooms are usually the rooms in the house where we spend a greater number of hours, even if we do so while we sleep. Also places that are very susceptible to collecting germs, bacteria and particles that make breathing difficult. Blankets, duvets and pillows are objects that easily absorb these types of elements in the environment, which translates into poorer nighttime breathing and worse rest.
The intelligent sensors of Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers make it possible to identify the areas with the most stressed environment or even adjust their performance according to the number of people in the same room. The presence detector with artificial intelligence I-SEE Sensor can distinguish between humans and pets to determine the areas where the purified air is most needed and, in automatic mode, consume as little energy as possible. Thanks to the smart search function, the air purifier detects the dirtiest places to direct the air volume in that direction and filter the environment more efficiently. Only consume the minimum required energy when working in automatic mode.
For places like bedrooms there are also specific programs that adapt their performance to the times when we sleep, and the activated carbon filters also help to eliminate odors. Clearer air in the bedroom also helps improve blood circulation and get a deeper rest. Thanks to its sleek and discreet design, small size and top handle making it easy to transport, Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers can be placed in different corners of our environment according to the need of each moment. Through this online tool it is possible to discover which of your units best suits each space and need.