Archive for September, 2009
What is the less expensive Hepa air purifier? (considering filters change)?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Does anyone knows a good option for a hepa air purifier considering the costs for repleacing the filters?
- Does anyone knows a good option for a hepa air purifier considering the costs for repleacing the filters? –
I am trying to find out what are the overall costs of buying an air purifier with HEPA system. How much does it costs to replace the filters and how often ?
MY husband and I purshased the Oreck air purifier and it is wonderful and my husband does not snore any more.
Are air purifiers a joke?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
I have 2 large air purifiers in my room and a small one. One is a big HEPA which is rated for a room much bigger than mine and the other is an ionic one that seems to collect some dust. I keep my door closed all the time to keep dust out.
I still notice dust floating in the air when i look at light hitting the air. Are these purifiers even practical? Is it possible to eliminate all of the dust in the air?
I have one air purifier in my room and it gets dusty outside even though it is pulling air into itself. The problem with ionic air cleaners, from what I have read, is that it makes the dust heavy so it falls out of the air. Thus, it will fall onto you. The air purifier will suck the dust into itself and catch it in its filter. I bought, and had to take back, an air purifier that sucked in dust and dropped it on the floor inside of the machine because there wasn’t a bottom. That I couldn’t figure out.
We had our ducts cleaned, but I know that they don’t go into every nook and cranny. Look at your cold air return vents and see the dust that collects on them. We have carpet, a cat, and cotton curtains, and I don’t dust or vacuum nearly enough, so the room is usually dusty.
Another answerer was right.
From: wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust
Dust in homes, offices, and other human environments consists of human skin cells, plant pollen, human and animal hairs, textile fibers, paper fibers, minerals from outdoor soil and dust, and many other materials which may be found in the local environment.[1] The precise composition of domestic dust can vary widely:
Make sure you clean or replace your filters frequently and that you have dust mite barriers on your pillows and mattress. I got mine at Target as suggested by the assistant in my allergist’s office. I guess we’ll have to vacuum more if we stop dust mites from eating the skin cells that drop off of our body. Their feces is what we are allergic to.
Dust comes into the room and the house through any place where air can come in. There is probably a gap between the bottom of your bedroom door and the floor. I remember during dust storms in Texas that even inside school, the grit would get into our mouths. We would have to clean the home ec kitchen before and after we cooked on those days.
which air purifier would best take care of cigarette smoke in the house?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
actually, we live in a small 2 bedroom apartment.
Thanks
None of them work for long.
I have friends who have multiple ionizers, cleaner, purifier, what ever you want to call them, and there homes reek of smoke.
I smoke, and i suggest, taking it outside and keeping everything in your house smelling better.
Example: My wife brought home a box of tissue from a air purified smokers home that had never been opened, and all of the tissues smell of smoke.
Burn candles and incense would probably be a better alternative for ridding the smell.
Air Purifier Buying Tips
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
All over America different respiratory problems including asthma and also cases of allergies are in a steady rise. This has led many people to place their trust on air purifiers. However there are so many models available these days that it has become very difficult to choose one particular model. Here are some tips to help you take a decision on the purifier to buy.
The first thing you need to have an idea about is where you are going to keep the air purifier as in which room would you be using it for. Once you know that measure the dimensions of the room. You shouldn’t be guessing on this and it would hardly take you a minute to measure the length and breadth of the room. Multiplying the length and breadth of the room gives you the square the footage of the room. You also need to keep in mind the kind of traffic in the room and what activities happen inside. This will give you a fair idea as to what capacity air purifier would you be needing. It is better to go for a purifier that has a bit more extra capacity than the size of your room demands, but in no way should it be less than the required capacity.
The kind of use the room is put in to dictates what kind of filter you would be needing. If someone smokes in your family then you would be needing one of those air purifiers with activated carbon filter which will be able to absorb the cigarette smoke. Similarly if you have a pet then the pet dander will be tackled better by a HEPA filter than an ionizer.
If you are buying a HEPA purifier then also be sure you check the noise levels as in some models it can be too annoying to have it in your living room or bedroom. With ionizer models the noise from the purifier is generally not an issue.
If you are settling for an ionizer air purifier you must use it in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner as for bigger particulates that remain suspended in the air, the air purifier is not all that effective.
Before taking the final call, consider the filter that comes with the purifier. If it needs replacement after a very short span of time, then you might need to reconsider your choice. Filters can be expensive, so replacing them every 6 months might not suit you budget. Ionizers do not need any filters. But they have to be cleaned regularly.
Barney Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/air-purifier-buying-tips-71983.html
Great Values On Sharper Image Air Purifiers
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Are you looking for a way to make the air in your home easier and safer to breathe, and more pleasant to live with? The good news is there are great values that can be found for you with Sharper Image air purifiers.
What do these Purifiers do?
In the world that we live in today, it is hard to be confident that your family is enjoying the cleanest, healthiest and safest life that they can all of the time. If you are looking for something that can do to build your confidence in this area, then Sharper Image air purifiers are for you. The series of Sharper Image air purifiers can cleanse the air in your home while ridding your home of unpleasant odors, bacteria, and other potentially harmful particles in the air that could make you sick.
By a very easy process, Sharper Image air purifiers allow you to live your life in the home that you love, without having to deal with the things that you don’t love, like smells and germs.
The reason that it is important to install Sharper Image air purifiers is not only to create a pleasant environment that is odor free. The Sharper Image air purifiers are going to enhance the cleanliness and the safety of the air that your family breathes every day. These units clean the air, which means that pet dander, dust, and bacteria, which would normally be floating about in the air, will be eliminated from the air in your home.
How do the Air Purifiers Work?
Sharper Image air purifiers work in a very easy way. They simply pull in the air from around the unit, where they will charge the particles in the air in such a way so that the harmful particles, like bacteria and pet dander, will stick to the filter. The air, which does not stick to the filter, simply travels through it, and comes out on the other side clean and fresh.
Most Sharper Image air purifiers also include a system for pushing the air out so that you not only get clean air, but you get air that is moving, which also helps to create a healthier environment in your home.
The best part about Sharper Image air purifiers is that you can find them very inexpensively. Even the more expensive models are a good value, because they will last for a long time. The filters of most of the models can either be taken out and cleaned, or replaced periodically. It is surely an investment that every family should be making, because the benefits of breathing clean air far outweigh the costs of these units.
Ann Marier
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/great-values-on-sharper-image-air-purifiers-134233.html