Air Purifiers Can Clear 99% of Aerosols in Minutes

One strategy to reduce viral illnesses is to lower the concentration of viruses in the air, which may also improve challenges with indoor air pollution. Here are strategies to consider at home.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Portable air purifiers used in a public hospital in Melbourne, Australia cleared 99% of aerosolized glycerin particles in a patient room within 5.5 minutes. Researchers substituted glycerin for viral particles

• The Environmental Protection Agency also recommends the use of portable air cleaners or HVAC filters to reduce viral load in indo…