Bird Safe Air Purifiers---5 Features They Should Have

Birds' respiratory systems are very efficient and also very delicate. Any air purifier you use should take this into account by cleansing the air without any harmful side effects. Here are 5 features that will make the air purifier you choose both safe and effective.

Split Capacitor Motor---This type of motor is designed for high revolutions per minute which means that it can run safely, and efficiently 24 hours every day to insure the number of airborne pollutants is kept to a minimum.

Keeping pollutants low will help keep birds' air passages from becoming clogged. And because constricted airways are often the fore runner of diseases and infection, this benefit alone can mean a longer healthier life for your bird.

Steel Housing---Because you want a unit that can offer 24 hour filtration, the motor will heat up. When this happens with a unit made of plastic, it often causes fumes to off-gas into the indoor space. This is not good under any circumstances, but particularly with birds since fumes can kill them very quickly. Steel will not off gas despite being exposed to the heat of the motor.

Adjustable Filtration Speed---Being able to determine the rate at which the air is cleaned gives you tremendous control over your bird's air quality. For instance, if you notice a lot of particles in the air (for whatever reason) you can get them out of the air quicker if you have the ability to increase the rate at which pollutants are eliminated.

360 Degree Intake---This type of unit is able to pulled air from all sides. The advantage to you is that it gives you the most flexibility in placing the unit your space. Allowing air to flow around all sides of the unit means allowing about 6 inches from any surface for it to still function correctly.. This prevents you from having to place it in the center of the room or in some other inconvenient spot.

Adequate Amount of Coverage---The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that indoor air is 20 times more polluted than outdoor air. Normal households generally include dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, pet dander, seasonal pollens, bacteria and viruses. These numbers do not include bird-related pollutants.If.

Bird dander, dust, and feathers are all normal by-products of owning a bird, and depending on how many you have, they can increase airborne pollutants exponentially. Sizing the air purifier not only for the room, but for the additional particles, gases, and odors that you know will result from your pet is the most prudent choice.

It is always better to oversize the purifier for your space. A cleaner that cleans at twice the size of a normal room (or about 1500 square feet) is the best gift you can give to your avian friend and your family.

We've all heard the old adage, "You get what you pay for". If clean air is what you're looking for, these 5 features will insure that you get it..