Peaks in air quality for Particulate Matter (PM)* and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)** are normal and expected to happen temporarily, even when the air is of good quality. This is because your Airmega sensors react each time the purifier detects airborne particles or gases.
How to decrease the particulate matter (PM) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) levels and improve your indoor air quality?
- Please make sure that the air purifier is used in an appropriate room size with closed windows and doors.
- Set the highest speed of the air purifier temporarily or use the Auto/SMART Mode.
- Avoid excessive use of perfumed substances, cleaning products, or other VOC contributors.
- Please ventilate the room regularly and see if the PM and VOC levels are getting lower.
- If the AQI level lowers when the windows are open and stays at the same level when the windows are closed, then the device will detect a gas that the air purifier cannot remove.
- If the level of PM stays high even when you open the windows, please clean the sensors on your air purifier. If the PM levels are constantly very high, accumulated dust on the sensor might give a false indication.
How do you clean Airmega's AQI Sensor?
- Please unplug the Airmega's power cord before cleaning.
- When cleaning, use a dry cotton swab or brush that remains inside the sensor, and it is better to vacuum the sensor properly for better performance (The unit must be turned off while cleaning!)
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*Examples of PM sources: candles, smoke, cooking, incense, fireplace, accumulated dust, unfiltered vacuum cleaners, pollen, pets, etc.
**Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases and odors emitted from different chemicals. VOCs can be found in the air in your home; they are released by cleaning products, cosmetics, carpeting, furniture, air fresheners, and many other consumer products.
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