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What greets us in 2020 is a volcanic eruption that pollutes the air we breathe. Then COVID-19 occurred during the lockdown in March 2020. Since then, air purifiers have been in short supply. Even though most of the global organizations and institutions had not yet proven or supported it at the time, I personally thought it was an investment worth taking a risk. After all, cleaner air can help us breathe better.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that housekeeping is still the top priority, and more protection must be put on, masks should be worn, and hands should be disinfected and washed regularly. CDC also pointed out that air purifiers can help "reduce the concentration of viruses in the air."

As for our local government, the Ministry of Labor and Employment has also issued guidelines that include reminders of proper ventilation and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, which can help filter 99.97% and up to 0.30 microns of particles. This means it can help reduce the presence of pollutants, bacteria and viruses in the area.

Philips launched a series of air purifiers equipped with three-layer filtration and NanoProtect. It also has a HEPA filter that can remove the smallest known viruses that can be spread by droplets and aerosols. So far, we all know that the virus spreads faster in poorly ventilated places, especially indoors. It can also cause chronic health conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Philips now has 800 series and 2000i series in China. Both are equipped with a multi-layer NanoProtect HEPA filter, which can remove 99.97% of particles as small as 3 nanometers, which is even smaller than the smallest known virus 5 nanometers.

The 800 series are most suitable for home use, while the 2000i series can be used for commercial purposes. Improve air purification speed and reduce energy consumption, so that parents and business owners can rest assured in terms of quality, performance and cost.

Both have an automatic mode function, which can report the air quality in real time, and intelligently select the appropriate filter speed according to the current air quality in the area. It also has a sleep mode that can dim the lights and work at the lowest possible decibels.

"Philips Home Appliances is committed to developing innovations that improve people’s lives. With the renewed focus on health in today’s era, helping people stay healthy is a key driving force in our creation of products. In addition to wearing masks and maintaining appropriate social distancing, for modern For indoor environments, such as homes, offices and other spaces that rely on air conditioning, air purifiers can also be used as an additional layer of protection to prevent airborne viruses and bacteria. This helps create a healthier and cleaner indoor air environment." Said Nicholas Lee, vice president and head of marketing for Philips Home Appliances Asia Pacific.

Lee also recommends that these purifiers be placed in an open place, rather than on the wall, so that the air can be purified well. These purifiers can also be operated 24/7 because they have passed 170 mandatory and strict inspections before release.

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