According to an estimate by the World Health Organization, we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, whether it’s offices, recreation or our own home. In addition to these data, in recent months, the number of people using teleworking has increased considerably, reaching 34% of the total number of workers in Spain, according to the Valencian Institute of Economic Research (IvieLab). Therefore, we spend more time at home than ever, with the advantages and disadvantages that this entails. To the already known problems of space or of the compartmentalization of professional and personal 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 refer to the state of the air in and around buildings, which has a direct impact on our quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, the air in an enclosed space, such as a house, is not always purer than that outside a large city. Building materials, wall paint, carpets and rugs or the accumulation of dust all have an undesirable effect on the closed environment of a house, which can lead to health and well-being problems. In the same way, air entering through windows and doors can also, in the case of living in an area with high pollution, contain harmful elements.
To achieve superior indoor air quality, a key element is air purifiers. These devices, which are basically composed of a fan and a series of filters capable of trapping and neutralizing the main pollutants found in the environment, measure their efficiency through the CADR ratio, an 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 able to filter. The higher the CADR, the greater its efficiency. An air purifier like Mitsubishi Electric allows a CADR of up to 621 cubic meters per hour, equivalent to purifying a 100-square-meter room in that time period or a 13-square-meter room in just six minutes. These 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. Therefore, the transmission of diseases, especially in places where more people live together, is more likely. Filtering these particles in the environment is a fundamental tool to ensure better well-being. Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers use high efficiency filters, such as HEPA, the abbreviation High efficiency particle arrest (stopping particles with high efficiency), which allows the neutralization of 99% of the suspended particles. Its durability, estimated at eight years, also allows the maintenance cost to be minimal.
Reduce allergic symptoms
In closed places, not only germs and bacteria can accumulate, but also other types of particles that can cause respiratory problems, something more and more common, because, according to the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC), in Spain there are 8 million are 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 textiles in these cases becomes the enemy that must be defeated. Double-layer HEPA filter air purifiers, capable of capturing particles up to 0.3 microns, are very effective in removing mites, mold, dust, pollen or pet hair from the environment. In the same way, the renewal of the air helps to prevent the accumulation of these particles on the surfaces of the house. In addition, a pre-filter captures the largest particles, another activated carbon eliminates odors, and a fourth nanoplatin filter cleans the air of harmful compounds.
Improve your rest
Bedrooms are usually the rooms in the house where we spend more hours, even if we do it while sleeping. Also, places that are very prone to accumulate germs, bacteria and particles that make breathing difficult. Blankets, duvets and pillows are objects that easily capture these types of environmental elements, which translates into poorer breathing at night and poorer rest.
The intelligent sensors of the Mitsubishi Electric air purifiers allow the identification of the areas with the most loaded environment or even the adaptation of their performances to the number of people in the same room. The I-SEE Artificial Intelligence Sensor Presence Detector is able to distinguish between humans and pets to determine the areas to which it is most necessary to direct purified air and automatically consume the minimum amount of energy. Thanks to the Smart Search function, the air purifier detects the dirtiest areas to direct the volume of air in that direction and filter the environment more efficiently. Consuming only the minimum energy required when working in automatic mode.
For places like bedrooms, there are specific programs that adapt their performance to the times we sleep, and activated carbon filters also help eliminate odors. Clearer air in the bedroom also helps to improve blood circulation and a deeper rest. Thanks to its clean and discreet design, as well as the small size and the 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 needs of each moment. With this online tool, you can find out which of your units best suits each space and need.