Hydrogen Peroxide Could Be A Game Changer For Your Air Purifier

If you need to remove dust from your home more efficiently or keep allergies at bay, an air purifier is the way to go. These machines are used by homeowners all over the world to maintain clean air indoors, and you may even own one yourself. Despite the popularity of air purifiers, many are unaware of the fact that some of these machines use hydrogen peroxide to aid their air-cleaning power. Micah Sherman, Virtual HVAC Expert at Frontdoor, spoke to House Digest about some of these special air purifiers. However, he also made it clear that you should never add hydrogen peroxide into an air purifier yourself.

"Adding hydrogen peroxide to an air purifier is not recommended," the expert explained while speaking exclusively to House Digest. "Some air purifiers create a very small amount of hydrogen peroxide to help purify the air, such as the REME Halo and Tadiran Airow 3. However, even if your air purifier is designed to create hydrogen peroxide on its own, please do not manually add it." Sherman went on to reveal that adding hydrogen peroxide to an air filter can harm not only the machine but also your respiratory system, skin, and eyes.

Although some air purification gadgets use hydrogen peroxide to help purify the air in your home, you do not have to purchase those models to maintain clean air indoors. Most air purifiers are already designed to offer this incredibly important benefit, with or without the chemical compound added. While speaking exclusively with House Digest, Sherman explained why it is vital to maintain clean air indoors. "Clean air in the home helps prevent so many issues," he shared. "Clean air helps reduce airborne illnesses, allergens such as pollen and dander, dust, bad odors, and more. Keeping the air clean also helps prolong the lifespan of your HVAC system and helps prevent costly breakdowns as well."

Since air purifiers help reduce allergens, airborne illnesses, and dust, you might be wondering whether there are any risks to not using them. Sherman has the answer to that, too. He revealed that it is not at all dangerous to go without using an air purifier. However, if you have allergies or are worried about airborne illnesses, it may be in your best interest to use one regularly.

Although some air purifiers were designed to create hydrogen peroxide to help boost their air-cleaning power, you should not follow any online tips or hacks that advise you to add it to your air purifier manually. If you do come across such advice, remember the following warning from Sherman to help you understand why you need to avoid it.

"There are many risks to adding hydrogen peroxide to an air purifier, such as damage to your health, damage to your air purifier, and damage to your HVAC system," he shared while speaking exclusively to House Digest. To use your air purifier safely, be sure to follow the instruction manual first and foremost. After you understand how to use the machine properly, locate the best spot in your home to put an air purifier and let it work its magic.