Art Studio Air Cleaner--how An Air Purifier Will Keep You Healthier

If you are a painter or sculptor, you probably find great inspiration in your studio, and an efficient air cleaner will keep that inspiration going by making your work place a healthier place to be.

Removing airborne chemicals and particulates that are a constant part of your work will lessen your exposure to potentially harmful vapors, odors, and fumes given off by the materials you use.

A visual art studio is often a feast for the eyes and a source of great inspiration for the artist and those who view their work. But many products that artists use emit volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that are unpleasant to smell for the short term, and can cause grave health problems with constant and prolonged exposure.

A cleaner has a carbon based filter that is designed to specifically eliminate the fumes from adhesives, varnish, paint, and other products can assure peak indoor air quality while you work, and would be a healthy addition to your studio. Carbon plus potassium iodide has been proven to be overwhelmingly effective in removing airborne chemicals.

Choosing a purifier with a high efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filter means you can clear the air of fine particulates that result from sanding, scraping, grinding, or chiseling. An added advantage is that this type of filter will also remove normal everyday pollutants such as dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, pollen, hair, dander and feathers from pets, as well as bacteria and viruses.

Because all purifiers are designed to be effective in different size rooms, be sure to measure your area accurately for square footage. Read the technical specifications, view or download the owner's manual to make sure the unit you purchase is designed to clean the area you need.

Opt for a cleaner that can handle slightly more space than you have. It's always better to oversize than under-size the cleaner.

Using a purifier that is portable gives you a huge advantage. This means that regardless of where you choose to work, fresh air is as close as the nearest outlet. Opt for a cleaner that require very little maintenance, uses minimal electricity, can run safely 24 hours a day whether you are there or not, and needs a filter change as infrequently as once every 5 years!

As an artist, color is probably pretty important to you. So you may want to merge color with function and choose one that is available in designer colors that will blend in or accent any color scheme you have in your studio.

Keeping the indoor air quality in your studio free from pollutants such as vapors, odors, and particulates will certainly go a long way towards keeping you healthier and keeping the inspiration flowing!