Best home air-filter/cleaning machine for an asthmatic with dust mite allergies?
Also, money is an issue so if there is an economical one, infor mation on that would be great too. I would like to keep one running in my bedroom to help me sleep at night.
The article cited by DropYourAllergies refers to HEPA filters that are outfitted to a vacuum cleaner, and it is true that is not always effective because most vacuum systems leak the dirt before it ever makes it to the filter. But, it sounds to me like you want a stand alone machine that you can sit in your bedroom. First, since you have asthma, you must avoid all machines that directly or indirectly produce ozone (a known lung irritant). That means no machines that have an ionizing feature. So stay away from the Sharper Image and Ecoquest brands. As far as economy, you have to factor in such things as how often does the filter need to be changed and how expensive are the filters. Find these thing out upfront. Honeywell has been making the Enviracare for about 6,000 years. It is not terribly expensive, however the machines only last a few years and Honeywell is notorious for discontinuing models, making the replacement filters impossible to get. In my home I have two things to keep the air clean. You also have to make sure that you get the right size of machine for the area you want to clean. All the manufacturers rate their machines in square feet, and that is useless info, since you are cleaning the volume of a room and not the surface. To figure out if a machine is the right size, first calculate the volume of air in the room (length x width x height). Take this number and divide it by the CFM (cubic feet of air moved per minute by the motor). That will tell you how long it will take the machine to clean the volume of air ONCE. You want to have the air turned over in your room a minimum of 6 times per hour and 8 to 10 times per hour is ideal. HEPA machines need to run 24/7, not just when you are sleeping. They can be an important tool in your battle against dust mites. I know, I am terribly allergic to dust mites and I live almost symptom free because I control my environment. I have a dual probe UV sanitizer by Triatomic installed above the coils in the air handling unit of my air conditioner and I have several Austin Air clean air machines. The UV light keeps microbial growth out of the AC and my Austin Airs keep the air in my bedroom and living room clean. My Austin Air machines are 8 years old and I have only had to change the filters once, because they are 5 year filters. They aren’t the cheapest thing up front, but in the long run I save money on filters and medicine because I am not sick. I will give you a link so you can see what they look like. Whatever you get, just stay away from ionizers and ozone machines!
How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
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Mobile Home A Coil 16×23 Metal Filters for Central Air $20.00 |
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Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier $132.99 The Honeywell 50250 HEPA Air Purifier is a quiet, surprisingly compact device that can make everyday household life a little healthier, and a shade or two more pleasant. A special activated charcoal pre filter reduces odors from tobacco smoke, cooking, nursery, pet and plant odors. Neutral white color for background blending Dedicated lights warn when HEPA Filter and Pre Filter require changin… |
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Bissell Style 8/14 Lift-Off Bagless HEPA Filter, 3091 $3.98 Regular replacement of the filter system with genuine Bissell filters helps your vacuum operate at peak efficiency. Style 8 HEPA media post motor vacuum filter. Fits models Lift Off Revolution 37601 4220 6850 6860 series and Lift Off 3750 6595 6801 series… |
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Honeywell HAC-504AW Replacement Filter for Honeywell Humidifiers, Single $8.99 Item #: HWLHAC504W. Replacement filter for Honeywell natural cool moisture humidifiers removes minerals and pollutants from water. Protec Antimicrobial Treatment helps prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria on the filter. The filter material is reinforced for maximum efficiency and longer filter life. The exclusive Dry Lift Handle helps to keep hands dry and clean whi… |
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3M Air Cleaning Filt For to FAPF04-4 Set/4 $55.97 … |
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