2023 · According to Clarifion the unit works by releasing negative ions into the air - up to 10 Million pcs/cm^3 of Negative Ion-Output. The idea is that these ions attach to airborne particles, weighing them down, which removes them from the breathable air in your home. They state that this can work on: Germs Odors Pollutants Dust Pollen Dander Smoke.