Air Purifier

[CowTown]

Here's a great idea for use on airplanes and maybe even when you're in the hospital so you don't pick up all those germs!

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://skymall.com/webapp/skystore?process=prodDisplay&action=zoom&pid=35480861&iscrssl=&catId=Search
">http://skymall.com/webapp/skys...iscrssl=&catId=Search
</a>
Anyone seen these before?

 

[Momtana]

I have one. I am trying to decide if it is helpful. I often wear a mask - but get lots of funny looks like I have SARS or something!

 

[IG]

"his unique, laboratory tested ionic wind technology projects trillions of air cleansing ions from its grill that electronically charge pollutants, resulting in cleaner, fresher air while traveling."

There was a thread earlier about ionic purifiers not being good for CFers...
I'll look it up and post the link..

*Edited*
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=1940&highlight_key=y&keyword1=ionic
">http://forums.cysticfibrosis.c..._key=y&keyword1=ionic
</a>That should be the link... I know it seems boring reading at first but it's <i>very</i> informative.

 

[NoExcuses]

candice is correct.

the only air filters that CFers should be around are HEPA.

And the majority of germs that you pick up on airplanes are not airborne. they're from a common bathroom (touching surfaces) and hand rests. bleh.

 

[CowTown]

Oh, very good to know before I ran out and bought one of those cute little things. I didn't pay much attention to those threads before, but I'm getting more interested now. Good to know, I'll look for HEPAs.

 

[Ratatosk]

We have a hepa filter, but last year I read some article about a UV bulb that is placed in the blower of the furnace/air conditioner of your hourse to zap dust and bugs -- touted as being similar to those used in hospitals and restaurants. Anybody know anything about those? L

 

[folione]

I looked into the UV radiation thing when buying a humidifier. Turns out UV light/radiation kills lots of bugs but to do so the bugs have to be exposed for more than just a passing few seconds. It seems like in an air handler the bugs in the air would be moving pretty fast past the light so I'm kinda skeptical about its efficacy.

 

[EnergyGal]

I never saw this long thread before. thank you Candice.

I have two oreck hepa units in my home and love them not only for how they work but for the sound they emit. Very relaxing to me.

 

[sarabeth87]

OMG!!! I have an Sharper Image Ionic Breeze. I'm soooo glad I read that because I'm not gonna use it again. I don't have it on all the time, because I get tired of cleaning it, so I'm glad I found this out.

 

[NoExcuses]

the ionic breeze is a scam. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

HEPA filters are universally accepted by allergists as the best way to remove air pollution, bacteria and dust mites from the house.

I have one in my living room (where I do meds) and one in my bedroom (where I spend 1/3 of my day, every day, sleeping! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> )