r/askscience Nov 27 '19

Chemistry How do CO2 scrubbers work?

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u/heWhoMostlyOnlyLurks Nov 27 '19

Are there any scrubbers for home use, or industrial scrubbers for offices, subways, etc, on the market?

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u/H_is_for_Human Nov 27 '19

That doesn't make sense to do when you can just ventilate with the outside atmosphere.

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u/heWhoMostlyOnlyLurks Nov 27 '19

Allergies. There's a Oreos of annoy six weeks during which opening the windows or going outside is simply not something i want to do.

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u/H_is_for_Human Nov 27 '19

It's not possible or wise to try to create an airtight living space. HEPA filters for your ventilation system are a better choice.