Most people never think about the air quality inside their cars, but it’s a topic that deserves some attention. On average, we spend about 5.5 percent of our time in our cars, according to a study of air quality inside vehicle cabins, which is a significant amount of time to be trapped in with some pretty bad air.
Are Ionizers Safe, Bad, or Dangerous? (Are Ionic Air Purifiers Safe for Your Health)
Car air purifiers do exist, and some actually work. The problem is that car air purifiers rarely work the same way, or as well, as the air purifiers you use at home or work. If you expect similar results, you’re likely to be disappointed.
That’s why it’s important to temper your expectations when dealing with car air fresheners, air purifiers, ionizers, and similar gadgets. Most of these devices are actually ionizers, which operate on a different mechanism than the high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that are common in home and office environments.
The fact is that ionizers do not filter particles from the air, and even large, expensive units designed for home use have drawn the ire of consumer groups. They do work in the sense that they do what they are designed to do, but that may or may not match your expectations for an air purifier.
