Resources on indoor air quality management in Australia

Everything you need to know on indoor air quality management in Australia to maintain a healthy indoor environment to live in for you and your loved ones.


Signs you need an air purifier in your Australian home

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms in your home, it could be time you consider getting an air purifier

Best air purifiers for Australian homes in 2025

Discover the best air purifiers of 2025! Compare features, coverage areas, and ratings to find the perfect purifier for your home.

What is radon gas? The invisible gas lurking in your home

Radon is an invisible, odourless gas that is a known cancer causing carcinogen that could be silently polluting the air in your home. Learn more to combat it.

Valentine’s special: How air quality affects your heart ❤️

Discover how poor air quality affects your heart and learn some easy steps to create a healthier environment this Valentine’s Day. Love your heart, love your air!

The Air Quality Quiz: How clean is the air in your home?

Answer these simple questions to better understand how clean the air in your home is and what you can do to solve common household air quality problems!

World Cancer Day Australia: Understanding airborne carcinogens

What is World Cancer Day and its 2025 theme? World Cancer Day (WCD) is a global initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) held on February 4 each...

Common pollutants causing summer allergies in your home

Learn and understand how to remove common pollutants in your home that are causing summer allergies and improve indoor air quality at home.

Combatting summer allergies: Grass and weed pollen explained

Understanding the cause of your summer allergies can help you make better, more informed lifestyle choices to help you combat the summer sniffles!

Prepare for bushfire season: Protect your home’s air quality

During the summer months, hot temperatures paired with hot dry winds can burn vegetation, forests, and grasslands. Windy conditions then spread the flames and smoke into urban areas, potentially penetrating...

Do air purifiers remove cannabis smoke?

Discover how filtration technologies, like HEPA filters and activated carbon, can tackle smoke particles and odours. While Ionmax is committed to providing clean air solutions, we do not condone the...

Building tolerance against pet dander and pet allergies

1 in 5 Australians report having pet allergies, but as Australians are known for our love of animals, we tend to soldier through the minor setback to love our furry...

How does a UV air purifier remove bacteria and viruses?

With proven germicidal capabilities, UV-C radiation used in UV air purifiers disinfects the air by destroying bacteria and viruses trapped by the HEPA filter.

New South Wales has the most asthma hotspots in Australia

With asthma affecting nearly 3 million Australians, we shed light on asthma hotspots in the nation and how parents can play a role in helping their child live better lives.

Buy Ionmax dehumidifiers and air purifiers with Afterpay!

Ionmax now allows you to buy air treatment appliances including HEPA air purifiers and dehumidifiers for with four easy payments through Afterpay.

What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?

Learn about what volatile organic compounds really are and how they negatively affect indoor air quality along with tips on what you can do to mitigate their effects.

Top clean air challenges in Australia

Understand the sources of air pollution in Australia to better protect your home’s indoor air quality. External pollutants can pose health risks if they infiltrate your living space.

Beginner's guide to choosing the right air purifier

As the specifications of different air purifiers can vary greatly, several considerations should be made before deciding on a suitable air purifier for your needs.

World Allergy Week: Tips to allergy proof your home

Allergies can wreak a world of havoc on us. Even though our home can harbour a lot of allergens, we can also combat them with a few simple changes to our...

Australia's 5 best locations for great air quality

A 2023 report showed that Australia’s air quality is the 7th best in the world. Most Australian cities meet WHO guidelines for clean air.

Air pollution in Australia causes 3,200 deaths annually

Air pollution is the world’s most deadly cause of preventable disease and premature death, causing more than 3,200 deaths a year in Australia and billions of dollars in losses.

Avoid the back-to-school asthma spike this February

Research has shown a spike in asthma cases among school children after long summer holidays. Here’s what you need to know about the back-to-school asthma spike.

NDIS: How to buy Ionmax products as an NDIS Participant?

Since November 2023, Ionmax has been a registered NDIS provider, allowing participants of the national funding scheme to purchase ventilation products while enjoying NDIS benefits.

How to check indoor air quality in your home

As bushfires, pollen, and dust storms tend to be an annual occurrence in Australia, checking your indoor air quality is essential to ensure you and your loved ones breathe cleaner...

Air purifiers vs dehumidifiers: Uses and differences

Air purifiers and dehumidifiers are common household tools that can be seen in many Australian homes. In this blog post, we explain the differences between dehumidifiers and air purifiers, some...

Best air purifiers for hay fever

Springtime is notorious for hay fever, causing allergic reactions among millions of Australians due to the high concentration of pollen in the air. Air purifiers are able to help filter...

Smart air purifiers for homes

Selected Ionmax air purifiers are equipped with artificial intelligence technology to help make your indoor air quality healthier and safer for your loved ones.

How to get rid of cigarette smoke smell indoors

The smell of cigarette smoke is difficult to remove indoors because it can stick to surfaces and furniture. However, it’s not impossible. We’ll share with you how to remove the smell...

Indoor air quality testing, and what to do

Improving indoor air quality is a gradual step that can be achieved through a number of steps. This blog post discusses how you can improve indoor air quality in your...

5 ways to beat autumn allergies

We share some tips below on how to reduce the risk of developing allergies this autumn

Pollen: The main cause of spring fever and other allergies

During springtime, billions of tiny particles called pollen are released into the air from all sorts of plants, including trees, flowers and even grass. Exposure to pollen is known to...

Air purifiers for hay fever: Stay safe this allergy season

With the beauty of spring upon us, so are pollen, tiny particles released by plants, including flowers, trees and even grass, that are necessary to fertilise plants that will eventually...

The best air purifiers for smoke, dust and other pollutants

Air purifiers work by effectively removing pollutants from the air, including dust, smoke, particulate matter, pet hair and other common household pollutants, which improve indoor air quality.

Air purifiers for pets: Improving indoor air quality

Living with pets can sometimes trigger allergy symptoms, especially with those suffering from asthma. This is usually caused by pet dander, a microscopic particle released by pets that contain dead...

Tips for a healthy kitchen environment

With all that goes on in the kitchen, the environment could end up messy and lead to poor indoor air quality. If unchecked, it could affect the air quality of...

Improve indoor air quality: Why you need an air purifier

The significance of air purifiers will continue to be realised by Australians in 2023, and with outdoor pollution levels on the rise, their importance could increase in the months to...

Air purifiers to improve indoor air quality during bushfires

Bushfires or wildfires are recurring problems experienced by Australians that undoubtedly have negative effects on wildlife, but it's also felt in the air you breathe at home.

What is super El Nino and its effects on indoor air quality

With a super El Nino phenomenon forecasted to happen later this year, Ionmax dives into what a super El Nino really is and how it affects the air quality in...

Air purifiers for preventing airborne diseases

Air is one of life's essences, it’s no surprise that breathing in polluted air harms your life and that of your loved ones. In this blog post, we uncover some...

Living with pets could reduce asthma risk

If you’re living with pets and are worried about asthma triggers, we have good news. Research has shown that having furry friends in your home could actually lower the asthma...

How effective are air purifiers for El Nino?

As Australia braces for a super El Nino, it’s crucial to pay attention not only to the outdoor conditions but also to the air quality within your home, as El...

The benefits of air purifiers for asthma symptoms

Living with asthma can prove to be a challenge, but having an air purifier can help ease asthma symptoms by removing asthma triggers from the air, including dust, pollen and...

6 ways to remove allergens and improve indoor air quality

Allergens in the air produced by everyday household items could be polluting your indoor air, which could lead to a host of different health issues.

Tips for improving indoor air quality

Discover effective ways to improve indoor air quality. Reduce indoor pollutants, ensure proper ventilation & maintain humidity levels for a healthy living environment.

Understanding sick building syndrome: Symptoms & prevention

Learn about sick building syndrome, its symptoms, causes, and how to prevent it in workplaces and homes with Ionmax air quality solutions including air purifiers and dehumidifiers.

Can a HEPA air purifier protect you from COVID-19?

Air purifiers act as a supplementary measure in preventing COVID. Even though Ionmax air purifiers are able to trap viruses and bacteria from the air, essential measure such as masking,...

Household air pollution: The unknown dangers

Prolonged exposure to household air pollution leads to serious health issues and even death. Learn more about the unknown dangers of household air pollution.

Air purifier FAQs

Have questions about air purifiers? Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about air purifiers to help you make an informed decision for your home.

How to maintain good indoor air quality when you have pets

Keep your home safe and healthy for you and your furry friends. Learn how pets affect indoor air quality and how to maintain good indoor air quality with pets.

6 cleaning tips for asthma and allergy sufferers

Read our compilation of the top 6 cleaning tips from allergy and asthma experts on how to avoid allergy and asthma symptoms while cleaning your home.

Common household cleaners linked to indoor air pollution

Researchers have found a strong link between common household cleaners and indoor air pollution, which may be putting our health in danger.

Why indoor air quality matters to your health

Indoor air pollutants are harmful to long-term health. Learn more about sources of indoor air pollution and how to improve indoor air quality for better health.

How negative ions contribute to a better indoor air quality

Found in abundance in nature, negative ions improve indoor air quality by facilitating the removal of airborne pollutants and inhibiting the transmission of germs.

All you need to know about HEPA filters in air purifiers

Used in many air purifiers sold in Australia, HEPA filters play an important role in air purification by trapping airborne bacteria and viruses.

5 commonly used air filters in air purifiers

No single air filter can eliminate all indoor air pollutants at once. It takes several types of air filters in an air purifier for optimal air purification performance.

How recommended room sizes for air purifiers are calculated

CADR is the most important metric that determines the recommended room sizes for air purifiers. Here's how it is used in the ANSI/AHAM and NRCC formulas.

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