Need A Good Air Purifier Please Help Need As Many Suggestions As Possible?

Question

can people please recommend good air purifiers for allergies and asthma price can go up to $170 its for a bedroom pretty sure the room is between 200-300 square feet and i would prefer one that you don't have to replace filters for so i would like one that you just clean..please post the more people to respond the better
When you post your recommendation can you please leave a link to the exact product

Answer 1

I just ordered the RabbitAir.

It's quite a bit more expensive, but it's the top of the line.

http://www.rabbitair.com/

Answer 2

Getting a HEPA filter is the main thing to look for. Also a charcoal prefilter would be good to have with the HEPA filter.
http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-50250-99-97%25-Round-Purifier/dp/B00007E7RY/sr=1-11/qid=1170569474/ref=sr_1_11/002-0430082-7912818?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen

IONIC BREEZE SETTLEMENT

Reported and Web Produced by: John Matarese
Updated: 01/30/07 12:48:03

If youre familiar with the store the sharper image, you're probably familiar with their best selling product: The Ionic Breeze air purifier.

Only problem: Critics said it didn't work! And now the Shaper Image has agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle the case.

It was two years ago when our partner, Consumer Reports Magazine, issued red flags about the Ionic Breeze --and other ionic cleaners -- saying they did a poor job of cleaning the air.

In addition, the magazine said ionic cleaners emitted ozone, a problem if you have asthma or allergies.

"Basically they're not doing their primary job, which is to remove particulates from the air. So if they can't do that, but in addition they're creating ozone, which can be an irritant, particularly to those with compromised respiratory systems, why buy them?"

That report, and others, led to a class action suitagainst the Sharper Image.



CHOOSING AN AIR PURIFIER
Jan 25, 2007

Sealing up your home against the chill of winter is a good way to save on energy bills -- but it could also keep stale air in, which can trigger allergies. So - The Good Housekeeping Research Institute looked at portable air-purifiers as a solution.

Good Housekeeping’s Technical Director John Kupsch says, “The best models on the market are those that use a motorized fan to move a lot of air in and out of the room.”

To help choose the correct size unit for your room - look for a C.A.D.R. number on the box.

Kupsch says, “C.A.D.R. stands for clean air delivery rate and it's a certified number that actually tells you how much clean air is being delivered to the room.”


Good Housekeeping says that C.A.D.R. ratings on air purifiers range from 25 to 440. The highest number is the fastest clean air delivery rate – so Good Housekeeping says to look for as high a C.A.D.R. number as you can find.

Another factor - is the choice of filter material.

Kupsch says, “One of the best filters on the market is typically a HEPA filter and this particular filter also employs a separate carbon pre-filter which is better for odor reduction and it also has the pleated cloth to help filter out smoke dust and pollen and pet dander. And then it has another plastic filter that helps take out the large particles.”

He says some products claim to clean the air using electrostatic means. That’s similar to taking a balloon and rubbing it on your hair and expecting the dust particles to be attracted to that.

Air purifiers that have a "HEPA" filter and electric motor proved to be the most effective products in Good Housekeeping tests.

Answer 3

I have, and recommend the Ionic Pro Air Purifier (available at Wal-Mart). It has/does everything you mentioned .. The website below will give you all the info and save my typing it !
I have both the Ionic Pro and the Ionic Pro TURBO. I like the TURBO best. Both clean easily and are noiseless as long as you keep them clean.
When you go to the site, click on the name of the unit for full details.
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http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=ionic+pro&ic=24_0
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I just saw the above reply...........THIS IS NOT THE IONIC BREEZE, they are not the same

Answer 4

ionic breeze - there is a smaller, cheaper version than the original. Go on sharper image or ebay. Also go to bed bath and beyond. They usually have a whole display of them.

Answer 5

ecoquest fresh-air-to-go. It can be used in your house and your car.
I dont exactly know what it costs but mine was less than $150. It's very small.