Recently, the Sterra Moon air purifier has been gaining a lot of attention on social media sites such as TikTok and Instagram. With various Gen Z influencers promoting the use of their air purifiers, the brand has certainly become the talk of the town when it comes to the issue of breathing clean and fresh air. According to their website, the product boasts the ability to kill 99.7% of bacteria and viruses while absorbing formaldehyde, an extremely toxic chemical commonly found in home appliances.
However, are air purifiers really as effective as they claim to be? Do they really help to provide a clean and safe environment, especially indoors? This blog explores the efficacy of air purifiers in combating air pollution and filtering particulate matter based on scientific research.