According to an estimate by the World Health Organization, we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, whether it’s offices, leisure venues or our own home. Added to this data, in recent months has increased considerably the number of people who resort to telework, to place in 34% of the total number of workers in Spain according to the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (IvieLab). We therefore spend more time at home than ever before, with all the advantages and disadvantages that this entails. To the already known problems of space or of compartmentalizing professional and personal life, there is another no less important one 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 refer to the state of the air in and around buildings, and which has a direct impact on our quality of life. Contrary to what one might think, the air of an enclosed space like home is not always purer than that of the outside in a big city. Building materials, painting walls, carpets and rugs, or dust buildup have an unwanted effect on the enclosed environment of a home, which can lead to health and wellness issues. Similarly, the air that enters through windows and doors can also, in the case of living in an area with high pollution, contain harmful elements.
To achieve higher Indoor Air quality, a key element is air purifiers. These devices, which consist mainly of a fan and a series of filters capable of trapping and neutralizing the main pollutants found in the environment, measure their efficiency by the CADR ratio, acronym for Clean air delivery rate, 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 is capable of filtering. The higher the CADR, the greater its effectiveness. An air purifier like Mitsubishi Electric allows a CADR of up to 621 cubic meters per hour, which is equivalent to purifying a stay of 100 square meters in this time period, or a room of 13 square meters in just six minutes . Here are some of its benefits.
Eliminate germs and bacteria
Any enclosed space is more prone to the accumulation of germs and bacteria, especially if it is not well ventilated. The transmission of diseases, especially in places where a larger number of people live together, is therefore more likely. The filtration of these particles in the environment is a key tool to ensure greater well-being. Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers use high efficiency filters such as HEPA High efficiency particle arrest (High-efficiency particle arrest), which neutralizes 99% of suspended particles. Its durability, estimated at eight years, also allows the cost of maintenance to be 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, a little more and more common because, according to the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC) , in Spain there are 8 million people allergic to pollen and there are more than two and a half million people in our country with asthma problems.
The accumulation of dust in the air, in furniture and in textiles becomes in these cases the enemy to beat. Air purifiers with double-layer HEPA filter, capable of capturing particles up to 0.3 microns, are very effective in removing mites, mold, dust, pollen or pet hair from the environment. Similarly, renewing the air helps prevent these particles from accumulating on the surfaces of the home. In addition, a pre-filter captures larger particles, another activated carbon removes odors, and a fourth nanoplatinum filter cleans the air of harmful compounds.
Improve rest
The bedrooms are usually the rooms in the house where we spent the most hours, although we do this while sleeping. Also, places very prone to accumulate germs, bacteria and particles that make breathing difficult. Blankets, duvets and pillows are objects that easily capture this type of element in the environment, which results in poorer breathing at night and worse rest.
The smart sensors in Mitsubishi Electric’s air purifiers make it possible to identify areas with a heavier environment or even adapt their performance to the number of people in the same room. The I-SEE Sensor artificial intelligence presence detector is able to distinguish between people and pets to determine the areas where it is most necessary to direct the purified air and, automatically, consuming the minimum amount of energy. Thanks to the Smart Search function, the air purifier detects the areas of greatest dirt to direct the volume of air in this direction and filter the environment more efficiently. Consuming only the minimum energy required when working in automatic mode.
For places like bedrooms, in addition, there are specific programs that adapt their performance to the times we are sleeping, and activated carbon filters also help eliminate odors. Cleaner air in the bedroom also helps to improve blood circulation and get a deeper rest. Thanks to its clean and discreet design, as well as its small size and a handle at the top that allows easy transport, Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers can be placed in different corners of our environment, and according to the need of each moment. Through this online tool, it is possible to find out which of your units best suits each space and need.