As parents, we’d do anything to make sure our kids are healthy and happy. However, when it comes to good health, we often focus on nutrition, sleep and exercise, but tend to neglect an important factor – indoor air quality.
This is surprising because indoor air is often more polluted than the air outside. We may not see it, but there are always microscopic particles like dust, and allergens like pollen in the air at home. And if you happen to be ”pawrents”, you are likely to have pet dander in your home too. Some homes also have mould spores or cigarette smoke.
In fact, 80% of allergic symptoms among Singaporeans are due to indoor house dust mites. Many people with dust mite allergies experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing, and difficulty in breathing.
Our children are especially sensitive to air pollution because their lungs and immune systems are still developing. Sometimes the reactions to these pollutants are minor, and they may show up as itchy eyes or a running nose in your child. But many a time these irritants can trigger their allergies and lead to more severe conditions such as hives, asthma, infections and eczema which can significantly impact your child’s quality of life.
How can you Improve the Quality of Air in Your Home?
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As parents, we want to make sure our children are breathing in clean air as air quality has a huge impact on our health and well-being. And while we have little control over the air we breathe outside, we can vastly improve the quality of air inside our homes – by using an air purifier.
Air purifiers are the best way to clean your air indoors, and ensure that the air you breathe is healthy, clean and free from pollutants.
But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which air purifier is best for your family?
Here are some important factors to consider before buying an air purifier:
● Pollutant Filtration Efficiency
It is important to choose an air purifier that is suited to your family’s needs. Are your little ones constantly down with sniffles?
If you or your little one has allergies, you should choose an air purifier designed for allergy relief. Or, if your symptoms are triggered by odour and chemical pollutants, you’ll want to consider air purifiers that contain added odour and chemical filtration, as well as High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters for allergen particle removal.
Also, did you know that the right air purifier can provide protection from airborne bacteria and viruses?
Daikin’s air purifiers, for instance, are equipped with its Patented Streamer Technology which not only ensures that the air you breathe is clean but also removes up to 99.9 percent of bacteria, allergens, pollen and influenza viruses.
Its three-stage filtration system ensures that large dust particles, such as pet hair, are taken care of.
Mums and dads, you’ll be relieved to know that according to Daikin’s research, their Streamer technology can inactivate more than 99.8% of Coronavirus strains and is even effective in suppressing 99.9% of HFMD strains!
This reduces the risk of infections such as cold, cough, fever and vomiting. With Daikin’s Streamer Air Purifiers getting rid of nasty germs and viruses, you get to spend more time with your loved ones, without being anxious about their health.
● Frequency of changing the Filter
An important factor to consider when choosing an air purifier is its dust collection filter. Most air purifiers use HEPA filters that can trap 99.97% of fine particles that are 0.3 microns or larger.
Another important consideration for filters is the frequency of filter change. It is linked to the cost of maintenance of an air purifier. But with Daikin’s Streamer Air Purifiers, you don’t have to worry about replacing the HEPA filters.
They are equipped with electrostatic HEPA filters, in which the filter fibre is charged with static electricity. This enables the filter to collect dust more efficiently as a larger amount of air can pass through the filter. Unlike a non-electrostatic filter which relies on its fine mesh to capture dust, an electrostatic filter does not get clogged easily.
The best part is, not only do these filters remove up to 99.7 percent of fine particles, they can also last for up to 10 years without having to be changed!
This means greater savings, less area for cleaning and peace of mind for parents knowing that the family is breathing in clean air.
● Noise and Suction
Our children need deep, restorative sleep to help them grow and develop to their full potential. And the last thing we need is for unwanted noises to affect their sleep quality. So, it definitely comes as a relief to know that Daikin’s Streamer Air Purifiers have been designed with this consideration in mind too.
Daikin’s Streamer air purifiers have three air inlets that are placed away from the air outlet. Its powerful three-directional suction feature enables the purifier to take in dust from a wider area and maximise air purification.
Furthermore, by adopting a wide air outlet, they have succeeded in minimising the sound of operation. Also, the fact that the fan is positioned below the filters further aids in soundproofing the whole system.
● Power Consumption
Many of you might be worried about rising electricity prices and whether buying an air purifier would add substantially to your monthly expenses.
We like that Daikin’s Streamer Air Purifiers are energy-efficient. The electricity consumption is estimated at only $3 per month when operating in auto mode.
Mums and dads, if you want to improve the air quality in your homes, and improve your and your baby’s health, sleep and mood, you might want to choose Daikin’s Streamer Air Purifiers because of the various advantages that they offer. If you would like more information on them, do visit their website.
Daikin’s Streamer Air Purifiers are available in 4 models, and you can purchase them at the Daikin e-Proshop. Alternatively, If you want to take a closer look at them and see which model is best suited to your family’s needs, you can also head down to any Daikin Proshop to check out their full range of air purifiers.
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This article was written in collaboration with Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioning equipment and the only integrated air conditioning manufacturer in the world.