How to get rid of dust? Air purifier for dust and dust mites
Dust is one of the most persistent "uninvited guests" in our homes, consisting of various substances including human and animal skin flakes, house dust mites and their droppings, hair, soil or sand particles, fabric fibers, and more.
While each type of dust can vary, a common trait is its tendency to cause allergies. Therefore, combating dust effectively requires the right tools, such as Klarta air purifiers.
7 ways to get rid of dust in your apartment
1. Air purifiers that draw dust inside
Equipped with H13 and pre-filters and a powerful fan, air purifiers can effectively mix air masses in a room. Dust mites, suspended particulates, and pollen pass through the mechanical barrier provided by these filters, ensuring over 99% efficiency.
Klarta air purifiers combine impressive performance with proven filters and strict automatic modes, quickly and dynamically responding to changes in your environment, leaving the air free of harmful microorganisms.
2. Regular vacuuming and floor cleaning
Regular vacuuming is one of the most important aspects of fighting dust. It should be done at least 1-2 times a week, especially if you suffer from dust mite allergies. An air purifier for allergy sufferers helps reduce airborne dust.
After vacuuming, it is a good practice to mop the floors. A wet mop surface will attract any dust particles that the vacuum missed. If frequent cleaning sounds daunting, you can also use robotic vacuum and mopping systems.
3. Cleaning shelves, countertops, and cabinets
Dust doesn't just settle on the floor, so remember to regularly clean shelves, countertops, and cabinets. It's best to do this before vacuuming, as dirt from higher areas will fall to the floor and be picked up by the vacuum.
Klarta tip: If you have an air purifier, you can set it to maximum speed to capture more airborne contaminants during cleaning.
4. Ventilating rooms
To prevent dust mites from thriving, frequently ventilate your home. Temperatures above 20°C and humidity levels between 60-80% create favorable conditions for these microorganisms. Therefore, it’s essential to ventilate briefly but intensively several times a day. In winter, this can be 2-3 times daily; in summer, it may be more frequent.
5. Frequent bedding changes
Quilts, pillows, and mattresses are common places for dust mites to live. Regularly changing bedding (every 1-2 weeks) and washing pillows and quilts monthly is recommended.
6. Anti-allergic covers
Washing a mattress at home can be challenging. Mattresses harbor significant amounts of dust mites. One solution is vacuuming the mattress surface, but there are also special anti-mite covers available to protect the mattress.
7. Reducing the number of accessories and keepsakes
Keepsakes, gifts, and toys can add character to our homes but also collect dust. The same goes for carpets, curtains, and drapes. To reduce dust and mites, consider decluttering your living space.
How Klarta fights dust in U.S. homes
Our company's primary goal is to provide simple, effective solutions against smog, pollen, and ubiquitous dust. Understanding the concerns of American users, we consistently improve our air purifiers to meet the most stringent pollution standards.
Advantages of Klarta air purifiers in fighting dust:
- Sensitive PM2.5 sensors
- Automatic mode based on strict standards
- Impressive performance
- Proven 3-stage filtration: pre-filter, H13, and carbon filter
- Effective dust and mite eliminators
Both Klarta Forste and Klarta Stor use very sensitive PM2.5 sensors to accurately measure particle pollution levels. Based on sensor readings, the air purifier can automatically adjust its operation intensity. The automatic mode is correlated with strict air quality standards, eliminating the risk of significant pollution in your environment.
Efficient performance
Effective dust control is possible thanks to proper air circulation. High efficiency (the amount of filtered air per hour) ensures constant air mixing, causing dust particles to detach from distant parts of the room.
The Klarta Forste model has a performance of 300 m³/h, suitable for areas up to 430 ft². The Klarta Stor, ideal for dust control, boasts a CADR (clean air delivery rate) of 600 m³/h, making it suitable for rooms up to 860 ft².
Proven 3-Stage filtration
The filters in Klarta air purifiers highlight the importance of quality over quantity. The heart of Klarta air purifiers is the H13 filter, which, with the help of other filters and ionization, ensures clean air free of contaminants.
A carefully designed H13 filter is the foundation of a good air purifier for dust mites. Made of fine polymer fibers, it filters at least 99.95% of solid pollutants as small as 0.01 microns – about 70 times smaller than a human hair.
Klarta Forste – proven in a home environment
Klarta Forste continues our best-selling series. Designed primarily for home use, its impressive performance (300 m³/h) is paired with quiet operation. This intelligent air purifier for dust is ideal for offices, bedrooms, or living rooms, allowing you to work, sleep, and live in clean air.
Key benefits of Klarta Forste:
- 5 operating modes (including a strict auto mode)
- Quiet (24 dB in silent mode) and energy-efficient operation (average power consumption of only 8W)
- High efficiency (300 m³/h) for areas up to 430 ft²
- 3-stage filtration (pre-filter, H13, and carbon filter)
- Low purchase and operating costs (device price: $249 USD, replacement filter set: $48 USD/year)
Klarta Stor – not afraid of challenges
Designed for large areas, Klarta Stor is suitable for offices, apartments, lofts, or other open spaces. With a CADR of 600 m³/h, it ranks among the top in efficiency. When air quality indicators signal dirty air, Klarta air purifiers quickly remove dust, smog, and harmful gases.
Key benefits of Klarta Stor:
- 3 x Auto Select Mode (strict auto modes tailored to your acoustic comfort), night mode, and 6 manual speeds
- Sensitive IQ Sensor PM2.5, temperature, and humidity sensors for continuous air quality monitoring
- High efficiency (600 m³/h) for areas up to 860 ft²
- Quiet and energy-efficient operation (24 dB and 5 W in silent mode)
- Low purchase and operating costs (Device price: $379 USD, replacement filter set: $68 USD/year)
Why is it worth regularly getting rid of dust?
It is estimated that 1.5 grams of human skin is food for about 1 million dust mites. Approximately 10,000 dust mites live on a surface of 1 m². So it's easy to calculate how many there might be in a multi-square-meter apartment.
Dust mites are most commonly found in mattresses, blankets, quilts, bedding, clothing, or stuffed animals.
However, dust also consists of many external pollutants, mainly from car transportation. Dust generated from the abrasion of tires and brake components is scattered into the air daily by thousands of cars.
This dangerous mixture also makes its way into our homes. It is estimated that even with closed windows, about 30-40% of outdoor pollutants enter indoors.
It is worth knowing that dust is not just an unsightly deposit on furniture or other elements. For many people, it can cause irritation, leading to throat scratching, coughing, and a runny nose.
Children are particularly vulnerable, so an air purifier for a child's room should work efficiently, quietly, and have a night mode. Klarta offers all this to parents 😊
Allergic reactions are also very common. In most cases, they are caused by dust mites and insect excrement (legs and dead bodies).
Dust also contains animal fur and mold and fungal spores (Alternaria, Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Penicillium). It's no wonder that such a mixture can be dangerous for many people.
Prolonged exposure to dust can weaken the immune system, leading to more frequent upper respiratory tract infections. For those with dust mite allergies, there is a risk of developing asthma.
Therefore, regular cleaning, including vacuuming and mopping floors, washing curtains, drapes, and bedding, and getting rid of unnecessary accessories, is half the battle. An air purifier for dust will help you tackle the other half by permanently reducing the amount of dust in your apartment.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about air purifiers for dust and mites
1. Does an air purifier help with dust?
Yes, the most proven filtration system includes a set of H13, pre-filters, and carbon filters. Such a set is found in every Klarta air purifier. Larger, visible dust particles are trapped on the mesh pre-filter, which should be cleaned periodically, at least once a month. Micro-particles that are invisible at first glance are captured by the H13 filter, which can absorb particles up to 70 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair.
2. Is an air purifier quiet?
Klarta air purifiers are equipped with 3 standard automatic modes, including Auto Sleep mode. Combining effective purification and acoustic comfort, it generates just under 20-24 dB of noise at its lowest level, making it an ideal companion when you need to focus.
3. How much energy does an air purifier use and how will it affect my electricity bill?
An air purifier uses very little energy, and its operation should not be noticeable in the monthly budget at all. Klarta Stor consumes from 5 to 66 W. Klarta Forste, on the other hand, consumes from 5 to 43 W.
