Many people may be familiar with the term “secondhand smoke” that causes cancer, but many may not yet know about “thirdhand smoke,” which is equally dangerous to those around. The solution that can break the cycle of these toxins is a high-performance air purifier that can eliminate these chemicals.
What is thirdhand smoke? Can it be avoided without an air purifier?
The best way to avoid cigarette smoke is for smokers to quit smoking, to prevent secondhand smoke from affecting loved ones or others nearby. Meanwhile, thirdhand smoke refers to residue left on various surfaces, whether it be curtains, sofas, clothing, dolls, carpets, or anywhere that has been exposed to cigarette smoke. These hazardous substances remain in those places because there is no high-performance air purifier to help eliminate these toxins.
How can air purifiers help remove toxins from cigarette smoke?
An effective air purifier, in addition to being able to filter fine airborne contaminants, will have an ozone remover layer that provides efficient elimination of odors, TVOC volatile compounds, chemicals, formaldehyde, and cigarette smoke.
So, which type of air purifier should you choose to provide the highest efficiency?
When choosing an effective air purifier, overall performance must be considered, including the fineness of particle filtration. Most filters or filter cartridges available in the market are HEPA filters that provide filtration efficiency for particles larger than 0.3 microns. Meanwhile, high-performance air purifiers feature TPA Technology that can filter particles as fine as 0.0146 microns, which is 20 times finer than HEPA. Additionally, they are effective at killing viruses and eliminating odors, volatile compounds, chemicals, and hazardous cigarette smoke—all in one comprehensive solution.
