Viatek Ionic.jpgDid the title confuse you? Yes, we're talking about a light bulb and not an air purifier. And yes, believe it or not, this ionic light bulb by Viatek claims to purify ambient air by getting rid of pollutants. Before we get to that part, let's examine the lighting itself first. According to Viatek, this particular bulb is an energy-saving device which uses 15 W of electricity, but gives out light comparable to a 60 W lighting.

Getting to the "air-purifying" part, it seems that the bulb is equipped with an air ionizer which supposedly produces anions to which pollutants attach. The pollutant-anion combo particles then drops to the floor where you can easily sweep them away. Of course, the air ionizer technology is not without critics, so don't depend on this bulb to whisk away allergens if you're afflicted with asthma and similar conditions. The Viatek ionic bulb has a 10,000 hour lifespan and is now available in Amazon for $14.99.