Buying an air purifier for small rooms

For those living in a small space, air quality is a very important concern. Air pollutants accumulate rapidly in small, confined spaces, especially those with limited air flow. Can an air purifier for small rooms help combat indoor air pollution and improve quality of life? Read on to learn more.

Using an air purifier in small rooms

Maximised efficiency of air purifiers in small spaces

Small rooms in the home and office face the same air quality issues as large rooms. However, due to their small size and, typically, limited air flow, pollutants accumulate quickly, making it problematic for air quality. Lack of air flow may additionally lead to the accumulation of humidity, creating a damp environment that is ideal for mould and mildew growth. Some small rooms commonly found in the house may include bedrooms (especially in flats or in cohabitations), living rooms, utility rooms, kitchens, and more. Minimalist living has also led to an increase in popularity of tiny houses and mobile homes as full-time residences.

Luckily, when it comes to indoor air quality improvements, the benefit of living in a small space is that there is less air to purify. With the right device, a device containing several combined technologies such as both a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter, the process of removing indoor air pollutants and providing clean air with an air purifier for small rooms is quick and efficient.

Improve quality of life in older buildings

Older buildings often consist of more small rooms than newer buildings do. Also, older buildings are hotbeds for stale air and poor indoor air quality as they usually have poor air circulation and humidity build-up. This reduces daily comfort when living in these spaces. Older construction techniques and materials may further emit fine particles and gaseous pollutants into your indoor space, especially if harmful materials that have since been outlawed were used such as lead paint. This is when installing an air purifier for small rooms comes in handy, especially when equipped with a HEPA filter and activated carbon filter.

Benefits of an air purifier for small rooms

Enhancement of indoor air quality

Improving indoor air quality is usually one of the main goals of purchasing a high-quality air purifier. An air purifier for small rooms containing multiple air filtration technologies will fight all types of indoor air pollution including fine particles, allergens (including animal dander, dust, and pollen), and chemical pollution (like ozone, carbon monoxide, and VOCs). Eoleaf air purifiers contain 8 different filtration technologies including a HEPA-certified filter, an activated carbon filter, UV sterilisation, photocatalysis, ionisation and more, each of which target different forms of indoor air pollution.

Fight bad odours

Unpleasant odours in a small space spread quickly, creating a frustrating living situation and decreasing quality of life. An air purifier for small rooms equipped with an activated carbon filter helps eliminate bad odours and smells and improve your daily air quality. It is worth noting that air purifiers simply equipped with HEPA filters are not able to remove airborne odours.

Factors to consider when choosing an air purifier for small rooms

Filtration technologies: HEPA + activated carbon filter

As mentioned above, air purifiers are nothing without their filtration technologies. Filters are what make it possible for the device to provide clean air and remove harmful particles and toxins from your space. This is why it is so important to invest in a device that will capture multiple types of air pollutants.

High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)-certified filters provide some of the best air filtration on the market. HEPA-certified filters are tested by third parties and guaranteed to provide a certain level of air filtration. The medical-grade, HEPA H13-certified filters found in Eoleaf devices guarantee the removal of 99.97% of all air pollutants down to a size of 0.01 microns. This includes particulate matter emitted by tobacco and cannabis smoke, pet dander, dust mites, mould spores, combustion of wood stoves and gas appliances, and more.

Despite the efficiency of HEPA filters, they do have their limitations: they are unable to capture gaseous pollutants or toxins like formaldehyde, ozone, or carbon monoxide. This is why activated carbon filters are equally an essential technology in an air purifier: they remove gaseous pollutants like VOCs as well as unpleasant odours.

Eoleaf devices also contain 6 other technologies including pre-filters, bamboo filters with an antibacterial coating, photocatalysis, ionisation, and UVC sterilisation technologies. Each technology targets a different type of pollution, meaning that our devices provide some of the most advanced air filtration on the market. UVC sterilisation is particularly important in that it sterilises the filter once it has captured the air pollutants, protecting you from future exposure during filter changes.

Noise level and Night mode

In small rooms in the home, it is crucial to invest in a device that will not disturb you whilst you sleep, study, work, or perform other noise-sensitive activities. However, efficiency should never be sacrificed for quietness. Ideally, an air purifier for small rooms should be extremely performant but whisper-quiet. Eoleaf devices come equipped with a Night mode setting which leads the device running at its slowest, quietest fan speed and dims all of its indicator lights so that you can still breathe purified air throughout the night. This also provides gentle white noise.

Room size compatibility

Air purifiers are built to filter the air and provide clean air in spaces of a maximum size. This means that, for small rooms, you should never invest in a device that is oversized because it will consume more energy than necessary and wear down your device’s motor faster, shortening its lifespan.

Here at Eoleaf, we offer a device designed for small spaces of up to 40 m2: the AEROPRO 40. The AEROPRO 40 might be built for small rooms, but it is still mighty, boasting a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 420 m3/hour. CADR provides consumers with the volume of filtered air an air purifier is capable of delivering and is used to determine a device’s efficiency in cleaning the air in your space. It also allows consumers to compare power between brands.

Air Changes per Hour (ACH) is another useful industry-wide metric that you should consider before purchasing an air purifier for small rooms. ACH refers to the number of times an air purifier replaces the air in your space with purified air in one hour. Our air purification experts can calculate ACH for you using the square footage of your room and your desired usage (air pollution source, severity of exposure, etc). With higher concentrations of air pollution, a smaller air purifier that delivers an ACH rating of 4 or 5 is recommended in order for the air to be completely filtered.

Specific features for small bedrooms

Smart features are an added convenience for small rooms, especially bedrooms. The AEROPRO 40 is our smallest model but also our most modern. It comes equipped with a variety of smart features including Wi-Fi compatibility, real-time air pollution tracking using the Tuya Smart app, voice commands (Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri), and smart scheduling and a programmable timer, to name a few. In a small room, this means that you can control your device directly from your smartphone to avoid getting out of bed or walking across the room.

Equip large and small spaces with Eoleaf

Eoleaf devices come in three different sizes, making it possible to equip spaces of any size depending upon your needs. From the largest rooms of the home to the smallest, we have got you covered, providing you with the cleanest indoor air available. Reach out to our team of indoor air experts to learn more and choose the perfect device for your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best type of air purifier for a small room?

For a small room, seek out an air purifier that is built for small spaces. Eoleaf’s AEROPRO 40, for example, filters the air in spaces up to 40 m2 but with an impressive power of 420 m3/hr, ensuring that all your indoor air is filtered and protecting your health.

How often should I replace the filter in an air purifier for a small room?

This depends upon the level of air pollution in your small room. As a general rule, Eoleaf air purifiers require filter changes at least once per year. With high levels of air pollution, you may require more frequent filter changes. Feel free to reach out to our team to discuss further.

Are air purifiers for small rooms energy efficient?

Yes! Eoleaf air purifiers are extremely energy efficient. On stand-by, the AEROPRO 40 consumes less than 2 W. On its fastest fan speed (speed 4), it consumes 49 W. This equates to only a few pounds per month on your electricity bill even when left running 24/7.

How noisy are air purifiers designed for small rooms?

Air purifiers for small rooms should never be noisy so as to avoid disturbances. At speed 1, the AEROPRO 40 has a noise level of 32 dB (the noise level of a whisper). At speed 4, it has a noise level of 60 dB (the noise level of normal conversation).

Is it necessary to run an air purifier all day in a small room?

Not necessarily. If you wish to run your device less frequently, we recommend to run it for just a few hours a day. The AEROPRO 40 makes this easy with its smart scheduling feature: create smart scenarios for when you want your device to turn on/off, change the fan speed, turn on/off the ionisation feature, and more.