Australia’s best air purifier for eliminating mould and mycotoxins

Mould is a common problem that impacts many homes and workplaces. Asthma Australia recently conducted the ‘Homes, Health and Asthma in Australia’ report, which revealed that 50% of Australians have had mould or dampness in their home in the last 12 months.

Mould, which grows in damp and humid areas, releases mycotoxins that can lead to health issues ranging from mild allergic reactions to severe infections and asthma attacks. While it’s essential to get to the source of the mould problem, the right air purifier can provide substantial protection by removing airborne mould spores and microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOC’s), responsible for musty odours.

How does it work?

The medical-grade HEPA filter removes mould spores from the air while the mVOC’s are adsorped by kilograms of activated carbon in the filter.

If you need an air purifier designed especially for mould, we recommend the following models, which include a medical-grade H13 HEPA filter and a high-capacity carbon filter with kilograms of activated carbon. When it comes to carbon filters the more the better, higher amounts of carbon result in more air contact time for the carbon to adsorb chemicals and odours.

The best air purifiers for eliminating mould and mycotoxins.

INOVA E7, E8 , V9 Medical Grade HEPA Air Purifier, White, Front

$795.00

~~$875.00~~

Effective in areas up to 25m2. Introducing the INOVA-E8: a powerful air purifier that delivers exceptional air quality. Equipped with an H13 medical-grade HEPA filter, it captures even the smalles...

INOVA E20, V20 Medical Grade HEPA Air Purifier, White, Front

$1,595.00

~~$1,695.00~~

Effective in areas up to 100m2. Meet the INOVA-E20 Air Purifier, delivering the highest level of air purification available for Australian homes...

INOVA DE20, DV20 Medical Grade HEPA Air Purifier, White, Front

$1,795.00

~~$1,895.00~~

Effective in areas up to 100m2. Discover the INOVA-DE20 Air Purifier, the ultimate solution for superior air purification in Australian homes. Equipped with the largest H13...

Is mould impacting the health of your home or workplace?

Signs of mould growth aren’t always easy to detect. As it grows, it can be well hidden, lurking behind walls and in dark, confined spaces without you knowing, and once it begins to spread, it can be challenging to control and highly hazardous to your health.

That’s why knowing the signs that mould could be impacting the well-being of your family or employees and customers is so important.

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The effects of mould spores on indoor air quality.

Mould is one of the leading causes of indoor air pollution in Australia, estimated to affect a third of existing homes. It is quick to spread during wet periods and takes root in damp, moisture-filled areas. Mould spreads by releasing particles into the air called spores. These harmful spores can trigger a range of symptoms upon exposure, including allergic reactions and asthma attacks in some people when inhaled.

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How do INOVA Air Purifiers purify mould from indoor air?

INOVA air purifiers are built with the highest capacity filters with the largest surface area to capture mould spores, dust, and other contaminants to purify the air in the room.

Our air purifiers are a lasting investment in clear air and the only air purifier on the market that utilises filters made from steel casings to avoid habouring any microbial contaminants. The systems are also constructed from aluminium and steel and backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty at least three years longer than other companies.

Medical-Grade HEPA

Our medical-grade H13 HEPA filters are certified to filter with 99.95% efficiency at 0.3 microns, eliminating mould spores that range in size from 1-5 microns. It’s why they are the air purifier of choice for leading hospitals and health facilities across Australia.

Activated Carbon Filters

When filtering mould, activated carbon filters are extremely important as they remove microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs). Basically, these are chemicals produced by the mould, this is what you are smelling when you smell a musty odour in your home.

Sensitive Choice

Our air purifiers carry the Sensitive Choice logo. Sensitive Choice is a community service program that identifies asthma and allergy-aware products and aims to educate Australians about the importance of managing their asthma and allergy symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do air purifier filters last?

How do I know when to change the air purifier filters?

Depending on the model and filter configuration you will have either 2 or 3 filters in your system.

Stage 1 - Technostat Pre-filter.
On average the pre-filter is designed to last up to 6 months of continuous use. Dust levels in the ambient air will affect how long the pre-filter will last. Like a vacuum cleaner bag it is impossible to predict the exact lifespan because that comes down to how it is used. Pre-filters are white in colour and will turn grey fairly quickly within 1-2 weeks of use. This is nothing to be concerned about and simply means the filter is doing its job. After months of use, a dust layer will build up on the exterior of the pre-filter. We recommend checking the dust build-up on the pre-filter every 3 months of use. When the dust layer is approximately 2 mm thick the filter should be replaced.

Stage 2 - Medical-grade HEPA filter.
The H13 HEPA filter is designed to last 3 to 5 years under normal use. Like with other filters the environment in which it is used will determine the filter life.
The outside of the HEPA filter will change colour and turn grey when it needs changing. Generally, for the first two years of use the filter will remain white and then gradually get darker in the final months of its life. Note: the inside of the HEPA filter will always remain white, so it is important to check the outside of the filter which is visible when the pre-filter is being changed.

Stage 3 - Activated carbon wrap filter. (Excluded in V series systems)
The E7 impregnated carbon wrap around filter is designed for light duty use and will last approx. 6-12 months.

All other models utilise granular activated carbon (GAC) filters with kilograms of carbon with a life of 1-3 years depending on use.

Activated carbon filters work by adsorbing chemicals, gases and odours from the air and the more activated carbon in the filter the better it will purify the air due to a larger surface area, it will also last longer. For example: a 6 kg activated carbon filter will last 3 times as long as a 2 kg filter and remove 3 times the amount of pollutants from the air during its life. Activated carbon filters are like large sponges which have an extraordinarily large surface area.

Carbon filters should be changed when they are saturated, this means the filter has entirely filled up with whatever it has filtered from the air during use. You can tell when a carbon filter needs changing because the air coming out of the air purifier will either be tainted with an odour of what it has adsorbed during use, or the air will simply stop smelling clean or smell stale.

Air which is purified through a carbon filter has a very distinct clean smell which is void of all odours, except for a slight sweet smell from the activated carbon itself, most people describe the carbon as having a “fresh smell”.