Delhi Smog: Drivers Are At Maximum Risk. Here Is A List Of Best Air Purifier Options For Your Car
With air pollution in Delhi increasing at an alarming rate, IMA (Indian Medical Association) has declared health emergency in the state. Reports, regarding how you can take precautions to remain untouched from the pollutants, have started circulating everywhere.
Importance of car air purifiers should not be missed at this moment, as the air inside your vehicle has same level of danger for you as the Delhi smog.
Air inside a car is a mixture of both smoke and fumes. According to reports, pollutant levels inside cars are most of the time higher because of the emissions coming from surrounding vehicles. Moreover, pollution levels also depend on amount of traffic, age of car, driving speed, ventilation, traffic congestion, weather, among others.
So, to help you in tackling the air pollution in Delhi as well as inside your vehicle, below are five car air purifiers, available online, which might help you to keep diseases at bay:
1. Philips GoPure Compact 110 Air Purifier
Available at Flipkart for Rs 5,999, its 3-stage filtration process removes up to 99 per cent of in-car air pollution within 15 minutes, claims the company.
The filter first captures big particles such as human hair and pet hair. Then removes dust (PM2.5), pollen, harmful gasses and bacteria, and reduces bad odors like smoke and new car smell.
2. Honeywell Move Pure
Priced at Rs 4,999 at Amazon, Honeywell Move Pure's high grade HEPA filter removes PM2.5, dust and fights external particulate pollutants. It has a long filter life of 360 hours, can run for 5-6 months if used for 2-3 hours day.
3. Panasonic F-PXF35MKU(D) 20-Watt Air Purifier
It has a 3D circulation airflow with nano purification, and requires 283 square feet coverage area. It can be purchased from Amazon for Rs 14,267.
4. Kent Magic Hepa Car Air Purifier
Weighing around 450g, this Rs 2,899 car air purifier is available at Amazon. Some of its features include - Hepa (dust collection technology), Removal of particulate matter PM 2.5, removes up to 99 per cent of fine particles and toxic gases, Carbon filter neutralizes unpleasant odors, and Noiseless operation.
5. Sharp IG-DC2EB Portable Car Air Purifier
Priced at Rs 10,500, this air purifier not only purifies air around you but it also eliminates bad odour such as sweat, cigarette smoke and fungus in your car. It is available at Flipkart.
