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Air purifiers

19 years ago

I really don't know where to post this question...so I thought I would start here. If there is a better forum...please...anyone....chime in...LOL

I have GOT to get an air purifier for my house. There are so many different ones on the market that I'm overwhelmed. I have 1100 sq ft to cover with 3 cats & a dog. I have invested in a new vacuum cleaner with a hepa filter for the cat hair but need more ammo...lol. The pollen & I'm sure the cat dander is driving my SO nuts..not to mention other things....LOL....;o)

If anyone can steer me in the right direction...it would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Evelyn

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lpolk

19 years ago

I have the Blueair 501 and love it. I got it for when my asthmatic relatives visit. I was dubious about it making any difference, but by golly it really does!! I wish I had it in every room. And it is SO QUIET! But it is pricey.

(Since we are all answering differently you may still be driven nuts. :)

Try www.epinions.com for review info, or www.allergybuyersclub.com for a primer.

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Wendy_the_Pooh
19 years ago
I just bought three Holmes purifiers, two for the home, which are also ionizers (in the bedroom and the living room), and one for my desktop at work.
I like them. Others have talked about ordering other brands, which I might look into, too. I have dust and dust mite allergies and asthma. Lets see what others have to say...
trekaren
19 years ago
I have Ionic breeze machines in the master bedroom and DD's room. And in the bathroom that houses the cat's litter box, I use a filter that plugs into an outlet and has charcoal filtering. I got it at Target and it is called TrueAire. It really keeps the kitty odor away!

The ionic breezes really trap a lot of dust, etc, and I felt like they really helped a lot last winter during flu season to help us breathe well while sleeping.
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lpolk
19 years ago
BTW you could also try posting in the Pets forum...
efine50
Original Author
19 years ago
lpolk...thanks for the info about the BlueAir. I was looking at them but they are very pricey.
Wendy..Trek...thank you for the input of the ionizers. I may have to get several to cover the area needed.
At least a better starting point.
Evelyn
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I only did the bedrooms with the ionic breeze since we spend the majority of our time sleeping in there than really anywhere else in the house.
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I'll probably get a small one for the bedroom but would really like one big enough to handle our living area cause that's where the fur babies stay the majority of the time.
May just have to settle for 2 smaller ones.
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I have the ionic breeze. Pricey but worth it. Totally silent and don't have to replace filters. I have had others but the cost of replacement filters prompted me to get the ionic breeze. Works great and I love that it's silent.

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