Why do indoor odors persist and how can they be removed for good?
Odors are common, good and bad, in every household. But why do they persist? There are many reasons, like VOC buildup or bad ventilation, but most of these problems have an easy solution! This guide will help answer any questions you may have about indoor air quality, how it impacts your comfort and health at home, and how to stop the smells for good!
Indoor air quality studies reveal that indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Many indoor pollutants contribute to this, such as combustion appliances, household products, building materials, and mold. With up to 90% of our time spent indoors, it's essential that the air we breathe inside is as healthy as possible.
According to a study done by Dr. Ludovica Gazze, Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Warwick, air purifiers significantly decrease indoor PM 2.5 levels in homes, often by over 50%. In certain instances, the resulting indoor air quality was as good as, or even better than, outdoor air quality in cleaner environments. View the full results here: Air Purifiers Halve Indoor Air Pollution: New Study Reveals Overlooked Health Risks.
COMMON HOUSEHOLD ODORS
Bathroom
- Sink
- Shower and Bathtub
- Toilet
- Cabinets
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Garbage Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Oven and Stove
Laundry Room
- Washing Machine
- Dryer
- Laundry Sink
Bedrooms
- Dirty Laundry
- Old Food
- Stinky Shoes
Bathroom
- Sink
- Shower and Bathtub
- Toilet
- Cabinets
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Garbage Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Oven and Stove
Laundry Room
- Washing Machine
- Dryer
- Laundry Sink
Bedrooms
- Dirty Laundry
- Old Food
- Stinky Shoes
Maintaining fresh and clean indoor air is crucial for your health, comfort, and overall well-being. Unpleasant odors, often caused by common household pollutants, can significantly impact your living environment. Fortunately, with solutions like PuroAir air purifiers, you can effectively combat these issues. Our advanced air purifiers, equipped with HEPA and activated carbon filters, are designed to filter a wide range of airborne particles and minimize odors, ensuring your home remains a healthy and pleasant sanctuary. Invest in your indoor air quality and experience the difference pure air can make.
Explore PurifiersHow can an air purifier help indoor odors?
An air purifier with activated carbon can be a highly effective tool for helping reduce indoor odors, keeping your air clean and smelling fresh.
Health impacts +
Per the EPA, negative health effects associated with indoor air pollutants include:
- Itchy and irritated eyes, nose, and throat.
- Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
- Respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer.
Source: https://www.epa.gov/report-environment/indoor-air-quality
Comfort and quality of life enhancements +
Using an air purifier with an activated carbon layer, like the CarbonTech filter in a PuroAir air purifier, can make a world of difference when it comes to breathing pure, clean air versus the lingering odor of last night’s dinner. Activated carbon absorbs odor molecules through a process called adsorption.
Importance of a fresh-smelling home for guests and resale value
Our solution against indoor odors +
PuroAir air purifiers are designed to reduce both allergens and odors, ensuring your home stays fresh and clean all year round. Here’s what makes PuroAir air purifiers the perfect solution against household odors and allergens:
- Activated Carbon Filter – PuroAir's CarbonTech activated carbon filters efficiently mitigate pet odors, smoke, cooking smells, and musty scents.
- HEPA Filtration – PuroAir HEPA filters clean up to 99.9% of airborne particles, including pollen, dust, and mold.
- Smart Air Quality Sensors – Each PuroAir air purifier model can automatically adjust filtration levels based on real-time air quality.
Quiet Operation – The whisper-quiet operation of PuroAir air purifiers will help the whole family enjoy clean air without disruptive noise.
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PuroAir 240 HEPA Air Purifier
PuroAir 400 HEPA Air Purifier
PuroAir Whole Home Bundle
Whole Home+ Bundle
Comparison Chart:
Find the perfect Air Purifier or Bundle for your needs with the below comparison chart. Whether you would like cleaner indoor air quality at home, school or the office, we have you covered!
| Who’s it for? |
Ideal for smaller spaces - bedrooms, offices, laundry rooms, etc. |
Smaller rooms, homes with room separation |
Larger open spaces, ideal for larger residential spaces, or commercial spaces, higher ceilings |
| What’s included? |
1 qty PuroAir 130i |
1 qty PuroAir 240 |
1 qty PuroAir 400 |
| Maximum Sq Ft |
600 SQ FT Coverage1 |
1,000 SQ FT Coverage1 |
2,000 SQ FT Coverage1 |
| Wattage |
18W |
45W |
80W |
| Voltage |
24V |
120V |
120V |
| Decibel Range |
Low : 22 dBs |
Low : 22 dBs |
Low : 35 dBs |
| Filter | |||
| Filter Subscription |
$32.63 |
$40.50 |
$58.65 |
| App Enabled |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Air Quality Sensor |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Modes |
Sleep, Low, Med, High |
Auto, Sleep, Low, Med, High |
Auto, Sleep, Low, Med, High |
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Tips for using an air purifier effectively against indoor odors and more:
Choose the Right Size: Make sure the air purifier is suitable for the room size where you spend the most time. If the purifier is too small for the room, it won’t filter the air as effectively.
Run It Continuously: During high pollen seasons, run your air purifier 24/7 to maintain clean air and prevent allergens from building up.
Keep Windows Closed: To prevent outdoor allergens like pollen from entering the home, keep windows closed when the air purifier is running, especially during peak pollen times.
Change Filters Regularly: Clean or replace the filters in your air purifier according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Overused filters can lose their effectiveness, reducing the purifier's ability to capture allergens.
Air Purifiers Halve Indoor Pollution
In a study led by Dr. Ludovica Gazze focusing on indoor air quality, families using air purifiers noted not only cleaner air, but also a general improvement in their well-being. This finding suggests a possible connection between better indoor air quality and enhancements in sleep and cognitive function. Further research is planned to delve deeper into this potential relationship.
The chart above shows the difference in sleep quality between study groups using no air purifier (control) and air purifiers in manual mode and automatic mode.
TAKE YOUR CLEAN INDOOR AIR TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Looking for a whole home solution to compliment your PuroAir air purifier? The Mega MERV 13 HVAC Filter will target dust, air particles and even odors that typically get re-introduced back into your home through the AC or furnace system. This advanced filter targets a wide range of airborne contaminants, ensuring cleaner, healthier air circulates throughout your living space.
By integrating the Mega MERV 13 HVAC Filter with your PuroAir air purifier, you create a powerful defense against indoor air pollution, providing peace of mind and a noticeably cleaner atmosphere for you and your family. Experience the difference a truly comprehensive air purification system can make.
Our home air filters include three specially engineered layers to fight pollutants from every angle:
Pre-Filter:
This layer screens for large particles (dust, hair, lint) before they reach the main filter, extending the life of your filter and protecting the HVAC system from additional strain.
Activated Carbon Filter:
PuroAir’s CarbonTech™️ active carbon material is at the heart of each HVAC filter. Its highly porous surface filters and reduces odors, making it an effective barrier against smoke, cooking odors, pet smells, and other household or environmental pollutants.
MERV 13 Filter:
With one of the highest MERV ratings for residential home air filters, this layer is electrostatically charged to fight smaller contaminants like allergens, dander, pollen.
Odors, smells, stinkiness… There are many reasons why your home may have some unwanted smells. Sewage, rotten egg smell, damp or mustiness, smoke, indoor pollution and other unpleasant scents all have a root cause and solution on how to clear the air. But one thing’s for sure - air circulation and filtration are going to be key in the fight against a stinky home.
Causes include:
- Pet accidents and dander
- Mold and mildew
- Cooking smells
- Smoke (tobacco or fire)
- Stale air from poor ventilation
PuroAir HEPA air purifiers are high-performance devices engineered for superior air purification. Utilizing a three-stage filtration process, including a HEPA filter, they effectively filter airborne particles such as allergens, dust, pet dander, smoke, and various other pollutants. The primary function of these air purifiers is to enhance indoor air quality, creating a cleaner and healthier environment in both homes and offices.
PuroAir purifiers are completely safe for both pets and children. Constructed with non-toxic filter materials, they also incorporate safety features such as child-lock functions and operate quietly. This design makes them a perfect fit for households with young children or animals.
Sleep improvement: Per an indoor air quality study performed by Dr. Ludovica Gazze, Beyond achieving cleaner indoor air, families using air purifiers have also reported an overall improvement in well-being. This observation has prompted researchers to investigate the potential link between improved indoor air quality and enhancements in sleep and cognitive function, an area slated for deeper exploration in upcoming research.
Great question! Depending on the source of the odor and if it has been eliminated, odors can be filtered from a room in less than one hour with the help of a PuroAir Air Purifier. The HEPA filter can filter up to 99.9% of pollutants and dust, while the activated-carbon layer is designed to reduce odors, smoke, gasses and VOCs from the air. Depending on which air purifier model you have, the size of the room, and the origin of the odor, fresh air is achievable for rooms up to 1,000 sq ft in 1 hour with the PuroAir 240.
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