As you go in search of an air purifier, there are some basic things that readily fill your mind, and these revolve around how you can get a purifier that would be effective in meeting your need, and probably getting one that would not end up endangering your health. Moreover, making a good buy goes beyond the money; it's the information [that you have been able to access] that will eventually influence your buying decision. In this view, we shall be sharing some thoughts.

The very first critical part is to know the types of air purifiers that are available in the market. There are basically about five (5) types of air purifier you will find around. Now, let's shed more light on a few:

• The Ionizing purifier which uses negatively or positively charged ions to trap air pollutants.
• Nanotechnology powered purifiers that help to get rid of harmful volatile organic compounds and the oxides of sulphur and nitrogen.
• There is another set of air purifiers that uses ultraviolet radiation to eliminate microorganisms like viruses and bacteria from the surrounding air.
• Ozone regulators use an unstable form of oxygen called Ozone to remove air pollutants from the atmosphere.
• Purifiers that utilize High Efficient Particulate Air (HEPA) filter and carbon filter to purify and freshen the air- by removing allergens and particles from the air. This type is the most commonly accepted as they are usually viewed as the best of the lot.

Having checked out the types, you might also wish to get more details on how these purifiers perform. Thus, resorting to the internet to read up reviews should be quite helpful. It is worth mentioning that among the top brands you will find out there, are Panasonic, Philips, BlueAir, Eureka and sharp.