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.

  • All about indoor air quality, asthma and allergies, and how air purifiers and filters work.

    Air purification 
  • How to treat excess indoor humidity issues that cause health issues, mould growth and home damage.

    Dehumidification 
  • Learn about how dry air affects our health and home, and how to manage low indoor humidity levels.

    Humidification 
  • Learn about indoor heating using far infrared technology and its benefits to our health.

    Heating 

Resources

Building tolerance against pet dander and pet allergies

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 friends.

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 friends.

How does a UV air purifier remove bacteria and viruses?

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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)?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 lifestyle.

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 lifestyle.

Australia's 5 Best Locations for Great Air Quality

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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 all year round.

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 all year round.

Air purifiers vs dehumidifiers

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 similarities, what they’re used for and which one you need for your home.

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 similarities, what they’re used for and which one you need for your home.

Best air purifiers for hay fever

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 these particles.

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 these particles.

Smart air purifiers for homes

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.

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

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 of cigarette smoke from your home and leave it smelling clean (and healthy) again.

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 of cigarette smoke from your home and leave it smelling clean (and healthy) again.

Indoor air quality testing, and what to do

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 home.

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 home.

5 ways to beat autumn allergies

5 ways to beat autumn allergies

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

5 ways to beat autumn allergies

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

Pollen causes hay fever

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 cause allergy symptoms that we commonly refer to as hay fever, spring fever or pollen fever.

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 cause allergy symptoms that we commonly refer to as hay fever, spring fever or pollen fever.

Air purifiers for hay fever: Stay safe this allergy season

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 yield fruits and seeds.

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 yield fruits and seeds.

Air purifiers to remove smoke

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.

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 pet dander

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 skin cells, particles of fur and others flecks from your pet.

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 skin cells, particles of fur and others flecks from your pet.

Tips for a Healthy Kitchen Environment

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 your entire home. Ionmax has prepared some tips to help you better the environment of your kitchen and breathe easier all year round.

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 your entire home. Ionmax has prepared some tips to help you better the environment of your kitchen and breathe easier all year round.

Indoor air quality in Australia: Why you need an air purifier

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 come.

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 come.

Air purifiers for bushfire smoke

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.

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

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 your 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 your home.

Air purifiers are important for indoor air quality

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 common diseases caused by poor indoor air quality and how air purifiers help solve this issue.

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 common diseases caused by poor indoor air quality and how air purifiers help solve this issue.

Living with pets could reduce asthma risk

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 risk! Here’s how.

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 risk! Here’s how.

How effective are air purifiers during El Nino?

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 Nino’s impact on humidity levels can create a breeding ground for mould and allergens.

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 Nino’s impact on humidity levels can create a breeding ground for mould and allergens.

The benefits of air purifiers for asthma

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 smoke particles.

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 smoke particles.

How to improve indoor air quality

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.

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.

4 ways to improve indoor air quality

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.

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.

Sick building syndrome is usually caused by poor indoor air quality

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.

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.

HEPA air purifiers can trap COVID particles within its filter

Can a HEPA air purifiers 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, hand washing and good hygiene should not be negelected.

Can a HEPA air purifiers 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, hand washing and good hygiene should not be negelected.

Household air pollution: The unknown dangers

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.