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Essential guide to choosing an air purifier: CADR, HEPA filters, and common mistakes

Hindustan Times44m
THE BRIEF
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Air purifiers should be chosen by evaluating clean air delivery rate and room coverage to ensure proper air circulation rather than relying solely on advertised room size.

2

Key terminology includes CADR for cleaning volume, HEPA filters for capturing fine particulate matter like PM2.5, and ACH for air changes per hour.

3

Buyers must account for filter replacement costs and availability, activated carbon filters for odour reduction, and built-in PM2.5 sensors for automated fan adjustment.