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Solutions · Bushfire Smoke

Keep the smoke outside where it belongs

During the 2019–20 Black Summer, over 10 million Australians were exposed to hazardous bushfire smoke for months. A sealed room and true fine-particle filtration is the recommended way to protect indoor air.

10M+ Australians exposed in 2019–20
500µg/m³ peak Sydney PM2.5 - 20× the standard
>99.9% PM2.5 reduction (lab)

Why it matters in Australia

Bushfire smoke is a growing Australian reality

Bushfire smoke is dominated by PM2.5 - fine particles under 2.5 microns that penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream. Homes offer only partial protection, as smoke infiltrates through gaps and builds up indoors.

500µg/m³

Sydney’s 24-hour PM2.5 peaked near 500µg/m³ in 2019–20 - the national standard is 25µg/m³.

MJA / peer-reviewed research
AQI 5185

Canberra’s air quality index hit 5185 on 1 Jan 2020 - around 25× the ‘hazardous’ threshold.

ACT Health
A$1.95B

Estimated smoke-related health costs of the 2019–20 season.

Medical Journal of Australia

Sources: Medical Journal of Australia, ACT Health, and peer-reviewed research on the 2019–20 bushfires. PM2.5 reduction figure is Airdog’s laboratory-verified result.

Health authorities recommend a sealed ‘clean-air room’ with continuous fine-particle filtration. That’s exactly what Airdog delivers.

How Airdog helps

Patented TPA® filtration, down to 0.0146 microns

Where ordinary HEPA filters trap larger particles, Airdog’s Toxin Particle Annihilation (TPA®) technology charges and captures pollutants as small as 0.0146 microns - around 20× finer than standard HEPA. Its five-step process targets the microscopic triggers that everyday cleaning leaves behind.

  • Captures ultrafine particles, allergens and smoke - not just dust
  • Washable, reusable filter plates - no filters to buy and bin
  • CARB-certified ozone safe (<0.01 ppm, undetectable)
  • Real-time AQI display and app so you can see it working

FAQ

Common questions

How do I protect my home during a smoke event?

Keep windows and doors closed, set up one ‘clean-air room’ (often a bedroom), and run an air purifier continuously. Airdog’s real-time AQI display lets you watch levels drop.

Does TPA® capture bushfire smoke?

Yes. Bushfire smoke is mostly PM2.5; Airdog is lab-verified to reduce PM2.5 by over 99.9% and captures particles down to 0.0146 microns.

Which model should I choose for smoke?

For living areas and open plan, the X5D (up to 35 m²) or X8D (up to 100 m²) move more air faster. For a single sealed bedroom, the X3D is ideal.

Do the filters need replacing after a smoke season?

No single-use filters - Airdog’s plates are washable and reusable, so you simply clean them rather than buying replacements after heavy use.

Breathe easier at home

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Questions? We're a local team - support@airdog.com.au · 2/600 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207