Over 7,800 shoppers gave this 'miraculous' air purifier near-perfect marks — and it's 44 percent off - Yahoo Sports
Over 7,800 shoppers gave this 'miraculous' air purifier near-perfect marks — and it's 44 percent off - Yahoo Sports |
- Over 7,800 shoppers gave this 'miraculous' air purifier near-perfect marks — and it's 44 percent off - Yahoo Sports
- Bay Area wildfire smoke: Health experts share tips for finding the best air purifier for your home - KGO-TV
- Can a home air purifier protect Oregonians from coronavirus and wildfire smoke? An expert weighs in - oregonlive.com
| Posted: 11 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change.  Score 40 percent off for a limited time. (Photo: Amazon) If you've always equated air purifiers with doctor's offices and hospitals, it might be time to start seeing them differently. Air purifiers are a line of defense against pollen, pet dander and allergens — they attract and capture all the microscopic particles floating in the air to give you a cleaner, fresher home. They even get rid of lingering food odors — think the chicken tikka masala you made for dinner last night. Don't be intimidated by the sheer amount of options out there: We know one that's not only on sale, but has thousands of rave reviews to back it up. That's right: The Pure Enrichment PureZone 3-in-1 Air Purifier, on sale for $100 (was $180), looks like an art installation, but it's not all aesthetics. This thing is a powerhouse, trapping over 99.97 percent of dust, pollen, smoke, allergens and odors. An Amazon's Choice, it uses a three-stage filter to trap the nasty stuff — a pre-filter, an activated carbon filter and finally, a true HEPA filter. A built-in UV-C light provides an extra layer of sanitation. It's energy-efficient, too, so your bill won't suddenly skyrocket. Save 40 percent off on this top-rated purifier. (Photo: Amazon) Over 7,800 shoppers have rated the Pure Enrichment purifier an average of 4.7 stars — a rare feat! Plus, over 95 percent of shoppers rated it four stars or higher. "We have had this for a couple days and what a help it has been," one shopper shared. "We have at least five wildfires burning near us with unhealthful air for several weeks. I have stopped coughing, my eyes don't ache and I don't have a headache after using this. For being small, it has performed really well. Works perfectly at night in the bedroom and during the day I put it in the kitchen and near the computer and it is wonderful. So worth the money." It's also a great find for those with allergies — particularly of the pet kind. "I bought two units for my cousin's house where I go twice a year for a week," one wrote. "My allergy to her cat was getting so bad I thought I'd have to stop visiting. I ordered the PureZone in hopes I'd get enough relief to be able to continue my visits. When I got there and walked into her house, I immediately got hoarse — for me, the first symptom of cat allergies. After about half an hour of the unit running, my symptoms were gone. A single unit wouldn't have done it in the space (smallish living room open to the dining room) but the two running simultaneously did the trick." The whisper-quiet gadget has plenty of fans in the pet pawrent community. One chimed in: "This is completely miraculous. I found the solution to the stench in the foster kitten room. No matter how often I cleaned up, it was disastrous in the morning after the room had been closed up overnight. Ran it overnight and for the first time I did not want to die when I went in there this morning—it smelled pristine. AND some clever kitten had switched off the power strip overnight, so it clearly wasn't running the whole time. So glad I discovered this. It's also amazingly quiet—you hardly know it's on." In short: This gizmo is so popular, it practically has a fan club. "I bought this because I live in a small New York apartment without a vent hood over the stove," a 5-star reviewer wrote. "I love cooking; the smell would linger for hours afterward. After some research I found a recommendation for an HEPA filter, and I am so glad I purchased this! I turn it on high during breakfast, leave it on low when I leave, and by the time I come back for lunch, the apartment is smelling fresh again! It has made a huge change, and I definitely recommend this product!" Read More from Yahoo Lifestyle: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day Want daily pop culture news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here for Yahoo Entertainment & Lifestyle's newsletter.  |
| Posted: 28 Sep 2020 08:20 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- With an earlier start to the fire season, many people are trying to find the right air purifier to help clear the wildfire smoke within their homes. Although the demand is high for these products, health experts say you should do your research before buying the first one you see on the shelves after they're replenished. RELATED: What we know about the fires burning in the Bay Area "Make that investment knowing that you're investing in your family's health and wellness," said Steven Scheer, president of San Francisco-based Brondell, which makes state-of-the-art air purifiers for at-home use. "Some of the real small machines, while they might have an attractive price point and are probably better than nothing, might not really be able to do the job in a larger room in your home." As you shop around, high efficiency particulate (HEPA) air filters are great at filtering particulate matter. But with the smoke, an active carbon filter could also be helpful. RELATED: Bay Area air quality getting worse: Here's when you might see smoky skies App users: For a better experience, click here to view the full map in a new window "Even if you have your doors and windows closed, (it) doesn't mean you have good indoor air quality," said Dr. Mary Prunicki, director of air pollution research at the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford University. "We want to make sure that we're keeping our immune systems functioning as optimally as possible." Health experts say you should look at the rooms you spend the most time in and plan your purchase accordingly. For most people, that would be their bedroom, so it would be important to purchase an air purifier that can run overnight and provide enough coverage in that space. Prunicki added, "If the fires get even worse, at least you have an option that doesn't involve leaving your home and going to a clean air shelter." App users: For a better experience, click here to view the full map in a new window RELATED STORIES & VIDEOS: Copyright © 2020 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.  |
| Posted: 29 Sep 2020 09:26 AM PDT  In early September, as many Oregonians spent a week homebound as hazardous levels of wildfire smoke hung in the air, air purifiers became a hot commodity and sold out in stores. But now that much of the smoke has cleared and air purifiers are becoming more available, should you still consider purchasing one for your home? Richard L. Corsi thinks you should. Corsi, dean of the College of Engineering & Computer Science at Portland State University and an expert on indoor air quality and climate, said wildfire smoke isn't the only type of particulate matter people need to be aware of indoors. "These particles include pollen and mold spores that cause allergic reactions in many people," Corsi said. "Transportation-related particles are particularly harmful," he said, "and there is now a mountain of studies that show that those who live within 100 meters of major highways or other roadways have substantially increased risk of a wide range of adverse outcomes -- birth outcomes, stroke, etc. -- because of pollutants, including particles, that are emitted by vehicle exhaust." Corsi said even cooking can generate harmful particles "It is very important to use a good exhaust hood while cooking," he said. "But not all exhaust hoods are created equal and some particles escape local exhaust." According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution can cause a variety of short and long-term health effects, from headaches to respiratory conditions. And, said Corsi, there's the new threat of coronavirus. The right kind of air filtration can protect against that, too. Corsi and the EPA are clear that no air cleaner will remove all pollutants from the air, but a good air purifier can substantially reduce indoor pollution. So, how do you pick the right air purifier? "For portable air cleaners," Corsi said, "look for a HEPA-based system with a clean air delivery rate -- CADR -- suitable for the space in which it is used." Corsi said that for a large bedroom, small apartment and most K-12 classrooms, an air purifier that has a CADR of 300 standard cubic feet per minute "will substantially, but not completely, reduce fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke as well as virus-laden particles that carry the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19." To remove volatile organic compounds, the EPA suggests looking for an air cleaner "with an activated carbon filter or other absorbent filter designed to remove gases." Another thing to consider when picking an air purifier is ozone emission. "I would avoid any units that emit ozone," Corsi said. "Good HEPA-based portable air cleaners do what is needed in appropriately sized spaces." Various types of systems can emit ozone, Corsi said, including ion generators and plasma systems. HEPA filters work better to clean the air, he said, even though the smell and quietness of an ion generating system might seem tempting. There are also health implications to consider. "There is over six decades of epidemiological and toxicology research that clearly shows the detrimental effects of ozone on the human respiratory system," he said, "even with incremental increases starting at fairly low levels." So, what air purifier should you get? Corsi declined to give a product recommendation. "I just purchased 15 very good HEPA-based air purifiers with clean air delivery rates of 300 cfm for the college that I oversee at Portland State University," he said. "No gimmicky add-ons. Just a very good HEPA-based system with a high clean air delivery rate." And don't forget about the filters in your HVAC system. Corsi recommends looking for a filter with a minimum efficiency reporting value or MERV of 13 or above for your HVAC system to help clean your indoor air as it circulates through your house. -- Lizzy Acker 503-221-8052, lacker@oregonian.com, @lizzzyacker  |
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