Alen Paralda Air Purifiers

Polluted air moves through Alen’s unique, electrostatically charged HEPA style filter material that attracts and captures dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores and other airborne pollutants. Alen’s anti-microbial Siver-Ion threads are woven into the HEPA style filter material, protecting the filter from harmful bacteria and microbe growth. Test results for the Silver-Ion technology demonstrate a 99.99% kill rate on E.Coli and Staph Bacteria. The Paralda’s ozone-safe Ionizer complements the HEPA style filter by charging particles in the air, causing them to stick together and become more easily captured. Alen's Ionizer is certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to produce ozone emission concentrations less than 0.050 parts per million.

Overtime the HEPA-Silver Filter becomes overloaded with particles, decreasing its filtration performance. Alen recommends replacing the filter every 6 month with normal use. Washing or vacuuming the filter may damage the filter material and is not recommended. Wipe unit clean as needed with damp cloth. Do not use any harsh cleaners.

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1. Airborne Particulate Filtration
2. Gas, Chemical & Odor Filtration
3. Room Coverage
4. Noise Rating
5. Filter Life & Replacement Costs
6. Ease of Operation & Filter Replacement
7. Quality of Construction: Air-tight design, no off-gassing
8. Electronic Filter Life Monitoring
9. Manufacturer's Credibility, Warranty & Return Policy
10. Quality of Filters
11. Value for Price

The Paralda entered the market as a 'green eco-friendly' air purifier but Alen has recently repositioned it with a focus on allergen removal with the added benefit of protecting the filter from bacteria and microbe growth using Silver-Ion technology in the filter. Research has shown the UV lamp in the Paralda is not very effective at killing bacteria and microbes trapped on the filter. For proven antimicrobial protection, the Paralda now comes with Alen's HEPA-Silver filter, tested to kill 99.99% of bacteria and microbes trapped on the filter.

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The Alen Paralda Air Purifier is primarily for those who are concerned with the removal of allergen and other airborne particles. Its unique airflow design allows it to clean a room larger than a standard tower air purifier which is appealing to allergy sufferers who need to clean a medium-size room but do not want an air purifier that is big and bulky. Its price is a bit on the higher side, but is reasonable considering the Alen Paralda's design and features are a step above the common tower air purifier and is protected by a lifetime warranty.