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Like many Americans today you probably have some concerns about the quality of the air. An increase in road traffic, coupled with fumes from factory chimneys makes many cities into unhealthy places to be. What you may not realize is that the air inside your home can be just as polluted as the air outside of it – if not more so. These concerns have led to a growth in the home air purifier industry and there are now so many different types to choose from that it can get quite confusing for the first time buyer.

There are different kinds of air purifiers and you should be looking for one that suits the particular needs in your household. The Sharper Image air purifier is an ionic air purifier. An ionic air purifier is one that uses electrostatic plates to attract the contaminating particles that are in the air. Owners of one of Sharper Image air purifiers testify to its effectiveness in cleaning the air and removing allergens – thus making it easier for those with respiratory problems or other allergies, to breathe.

If you want a portable air purifier that you can move around from room to room, and use in the bedroom, then it is worth looking at the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze air purifier. This machine is said to be virtually silent in its operation and thus ideal for cleaning the air in a bedroom. One of the reasons the machine is so quiet is because it does not have a circulating fan. With the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze there are no filters to worry about. Every now and then you simply take out the fins of the electrostatic plate and give them a wipe with a damp cloth. Once the fins are dry you replace them and off you go again.

Some concerns have been expressed about the fact that many ionic air purifiers replace the air in a room with an ozone mixture – too much ozone in the atmosphere can be positively harmful, especially for people with lung problems. However, the Sharper Ionic Breeze air purifier has the capacity to change most of the ozone into oxygen and this can make it a much safer buy.

The Sharper Image Midi silent air purifier is very popular with some people who claim that not only does it help with their allergies but they also get a better night’s sleep. Some of the Sharper Image air purifiers come with a UV lamp which kills of mold and bacteria.