Mammoth Pure Home Series 7 Stage HEPA Ionic Carbon TiO2 Ozone Air Purifier

My son was recently diagnosed with leukemia and as part of making the house as healthy as possible in order to minimize illness while his immune system is compromised from the cancer and the chemo, we purchased 3 Mammoth 1000 Air purifiers. We are very happy with the purchase. Not only do we believe that it has helped our son not get sick but it has managed to keep our household's seasonal allergies at bay as well. Large volumes of dust in the air which are very prevalent in the desert of Arizona not only wreak havoc on a allergy sufferers but they can harbor valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) spores and other pathogens which can be deadly for the immunocompromised. It was to eliminate these from the air that drove us to make this purchase.

The Mammoth has the benefits of having a HEPA filter and a UV sterilizer in order to kill bacteria that are passed through it. You are also able to purchase separately ozone plates. Applying an ozone plate for a brief period of time while not home, we are able to "clean" the house by dispersing ozone which is highly reactive and thus toxic to most microbes, killing them. The timer on the Mammoth can make sure that the ozone treatment is applied while we are not home and then given enough time to clear so that we are not exposed. This is a very nice optional feature which is infrequently used but a nice bonus.

The Mammoths are easy to set up right out of the box. You simply plug them in. They come with a remote which I think is silly and unnecessary. The manual, it seems, was written by someone whose first language was not English; nevertheless, it is easy enough to understand. The price is certainly right and the replacement HEPA filters and ozone plates can be obtained relatively cheaply compared to the alternatives that we've seen directly from Mammoth.

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Hunter 30936 Replacement

I am quite surprised by the fact that I was shipped ONE filter. The item description lead me to believe that this item was in a 3-pack. (Perhaps when it said Item Package Quantity: 3) So after the initial shock of realizing that my $60 went to purchase ONE filter instead of THREE I was quite annoyed.

The only reason I purchased this was because I thought it was a great price, it turns out it absolutely wasn't. Now, aside from that the filter is fine and as described. I chose not to return it because I didn't want to waste the money on shipping, and my old filter was getting quite dirty.

The filter is a hunter brand replacement, not a knock-off brand. (which at this point I would've preferred actually at the $60 price)

If you are reading this and do not see the "Item Package Quantity: 3" on the page and are wondering what in the world I am talking about then just know that the item description was probably fixed.

First time I have been burned by Amazon... Buyer Beware!

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RSVP International Endurance Endurance Jumbo Compost Pail lARGE 1.5-gallon Size

I was looking for a pail that was attractive enough to sit on the counter but large enough to reduce the trips to the compost bin (I have the compostumbler...highly recommended). I had a ceramic pail before but found it too small and heavy, and a hassle to clean. This one works well, and would get 5 stars were it not for the fact that the lid doesn't seal. I don't know if that's a design problem or if I just got a bad one, but it's a problem because it allows tiny fruit flies to get in. But I haven't seen another one this size, so I'll stick with it.

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Essick Air Products HDC12 Humidifier Wick Filter

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These filters are not great by any means, but they do what they are supposed to do. Of course, we've found that it is very important to use the right bacteriostat with the filters. We bought some Sunbeam bacteriostat water treatment for humidifiers at our local Home Depot, and I swear that they just put purified water in the bottle! Once we started buying the Essick Air bacteriostat water treatment, our filters lasted much longer, and didn't get that musty/fishy smell to them.

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Essick Air 826-800 2-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier

Great product, at least in comparison. I've tried many smaller units that should have kept my two room apt. (according to claims) here in the remote northeast satisfactorily humid, i.e. 35% or so. None of them did; in fact they all sent the gauge to unreadably low levels, below 20%. This Bemis 800 space saver keeps humidty at about 40% for at least 2 months, after which the it slowly declines as the wick deteriorates. I replaced the wick for the first time this winter on Jan 22. Not bad. Seems as if it will be a two wick winter.

As to noise. I keep the Bemis on low, and it runs 24/24 during the driest months. It is quieter than any of the other units I've used. It's not silent but it is certainly not disturbingly loud. I'm picky about noise and humidity as I play guitars. I've never turned it on high so I can't comment on the noise at that setting.

I fill it once a day with about 4 gallons of water. It comes with a 3 or 4 foot hose that attaches to a sink faucet. I keep the Bemis in the kitchen. Sometimes I roll it to the sink, sometimes I fill it with a pitcher. It is much easier to fill than the smaller units I've owned.

I have only one minor nit to pick with the unit. The fan housing is a little tricky to remove (or rather to put back correctly). One needs to remove it to change the wick. Tricky because the base is basically one large square bowl and the plastic sidewalls bow when the top is removed. When replacing the top, it is essential that it fits snugly into the base and placement becomes the tricky part due to the bowed in sides. It's not a terribly big deal but it's a bit of a pain. (When not placed correctly the unit rattles and the suction through the wick isn't as good).

By the way, my unit is the non digital version. I've had trouble with other digital humidifiers so I went for the less expensive mechanical version this time. The digital units cycle on and off constantly when the humidity reaches your chosen setting. Annoying, and can't be good for the motor.

The Bemis is definitely worthy, I'm very happy with it.

Ion Exchanger for SU-4010

PUREGUARDIAN FILTER FLTDC IS EXACT SAME FILTER FOR LOWER PRICE

AT WALMART.COM

I REALLY LIKE THE SUNPENTOWN BUT THE FILTER PRICE IS OUTRAGEOUS!

Whirlpool Part Number 883151: Pad, Charcoal

These were just what I needed to make my range hood seem clean(er). I'm vegetarian, but these filters still get grimy. These fit perfectly and I have extras.

Panasonic Jetturn Upright Vac

I was looking at getting the Dyson Ball, decided to try this one as it is less expensive. Glad I did. My G/F and I love this vacuum, easy to use, light weight. The stretch hose with the telescoping brush is great.

It takes about two minutes to get use to the swivel steering. Love the lay flat option. Now I do not have to move my California King Mattress and box springs to vacuum under the bed.

Easy to see when the canister is full and very easy to empty.

The retractable cord is an added benefit.

I was also surprised at how much quieter this vacuum is compared to others I have owned.

My only complaint is that I have to empty the canister more often as this vacuum has great suction and cleaning power.

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Honeywell UV True HEPA 5-1 Allergen Remover Tower

Works Very well Cleared air in my office after only a few days of running the unit Very Quiet and easy to adjust speeds !

Thinking of buying one for home use !

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Honeywell 50100 Enviracaire Air Purifier

I own two of these air filters and I love them. These air filters do an excellent job of cleaning the air in relatively short order and I keep these air filters in the bedrooms for clean air sleeping. I recently moved into a older house that has dirty HVAC ducting and while I am slowly cleaning those ducts out I needed a temporary fix. Additionally, I own a dog that sheds a lot and I have a child with severe allergies. Additionally, I am also an allergy sufferer (mold and cats). After doing extensive research on air filters, I decided to go with this Honeywell 50100 HEPA filter. There are a couple of reasons for decision. 1) The overall cost of this filter is the lowest (unit + replacement filters) I found at the time. I bought the unit for around $80. The average HEPA filter replacement is around $20. 2) The second reason I bought this unit is that I like noise. This is not one of those whisper quiet HEPA filters and that is OK by me. I am a big fan of white noise (after all I have two kids that like to get up early and make noise). This unit on its lowest setting is fairly quiet. However, the medium setting is loud and the high setting sounds like a jet passing overhead. Most of the time I have the unit set on medium. This is loud enough to drown out the garbage man picking up trash at 4 am. I have been happy with Honeywell products in the past and this is no exception. I also own a larger Honeywell HEPA filter that uses the same filter type as these units so I buy them in bulk. These filters also use a prefilter that goes around the outside of the HEPA filter. Using this filter extends the life of the HEPA filter tremendously. I vacuum the prefilter every couple of months or so. I recommend this filter to anyone who appreciates a well made decently priced HEPA filtration unit and doesn't mind a bit of noise.

Calutech Blueray High Output UV Air Purifier

So honestly I can't say that it has changed my life, etc. There are just too many variables when it comes to allergies and mold and stuff to reasonably attribute to 1 source.

But since installation I have noticed a significant decline in mold in my vents. Yeah it isn't gonna magically kill the mold already in your vents, but once I bleached and cleaned them, it may have helped prevent regrowth. It probably helped that I also fixed the AC bowl so it wouldn't dump water down my ducts...

When you look at cost vs specs you can clearly see that Calutech is a winner. This one here has a whopping 120 watts of power, which is a ton compared to most models you will see with only 30W or 10W.

Remember that this 120Watts is total power which is Joules per second and is distributed around the lighted area. Stuff that gets exposed has a very short exposure time and is only going to pick up a tiny percentage of the total power emitted due to the exposure time and how small the object is.

Its just like when you walk through a room. How much of the total light output of a light bulb in the room did you absorb? Even if you walk really close to the light, you are surely only absorbing a small percentage.

So you need a lot of output for it to kill or disable any organisms. However, the main thing I wanted it for was to keep mold from growing around the wet areas in the AC itself. For this purpose, it is fantastic! The light is always shining so mold really doesn't have a chance.

This light has filters to ensure it doesnt transmit 180nm ozone-creating UV which is good. You definitely don't want an ozone generator in your attic!

Make damned sure you don't look at the UV light when installing. 260ish nm wavelength UV can mess up your eyes and cause cataracts. It is not like the 380nm stuff that is used for currency-lights and viewing scorpions and parties.

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New Age Living H1000-4 High Efficiency Infrared Heater

Excellent supplemental source of heat. As with most portable heaters, it takes awhile to warm the area, but it is more than adequate. I really like the air purifier and humidifier functions. Everything works well and the unit is quite user friendly, particualrly with the remote. Great price for value with this model! Company was wonderful to work with.

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TurboCat Air Driven Brush

The seal on the roller ends needs substantial imprvement because pet and other hair gets caught there and eventually the roller seizes up and it all has to be disassembled to clean which is annoying and time consuming. Cleans great otherwise.

Homedics Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier

It's been 3 month of almost continuous use and I have only one complaint... if I run the unit on full blast all the time (I have it in my 200 sq.ft. bedroom now), I eventually find it sitting in a puddle of water. I believe this is due to condensation, meaning the air in the room has become so humid that the mist condensates back into water around the unit's base instead of staying in the air. To combat this problem, I've turned the mist/humidity control down to halfway. I also placed the base on a Van Ness pet food mat: Van Ness Food Mat for Dogs and Cats that I bought at a local pet supply store for under $10, and I keep a wash cloth nearby to wipe up the drips when I lift the tank to refill it. The mat keeps the puddled water from ruining anything, if it develops again, which it hasn't so far, because the lip on the mat keeps the water on the mat. These things seem to have worked, and (knocking on wood) so far I haven't seen another puddle. I'll keep the mat under it though anyway.

The humidity in the room is enough now that the static issues are gone and my skin and sinuses feel way better; I'm no longer so stuffy at night or dried out. I'm going to buy another one of these (and another pet food mat) for my office.

I have a couple of Venta-Sonic VS100 ultrasonic humidifiers in my house too. Both of those units are over 7 years old now and run pretty much full time in the winter as well. One unit sits in my living room and the other is in an upstairs hallway. Both of these locations are near the largest RETURN air vents for my HVAC system so the humidified air can also circulate throughout the house.

These units also do the same thing with water pooling underneath, but only when the humidity around the unit is high enough to make it condense, or I didn't screw on the lid to the tank properly or I didn't place the tank on the base properly. Both of those units are on waterproof mats too. I have also turned down the humidity level controls to help prevent the condensation, but lately it's been very dry here in Colorado so I have to run them full blast.

I highly recommend everyone running ultrasonic humidifiers use some sort of waterproof catch mat under them, and keep a wash cloth nearby too. Make sure the mat has a lip all the way around the edge to prevent any pooling water from escaping.

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Eureka ReadyForce Bagged Canister Vacuum

I have been looking at canister vacs for a long time. I bought one, hated it (the floor attachment kept falling off, the filter kept clogging), and ended up returning it. I am pleasantly surprised by this little machine...the suction is great, it's not too loud, doesn't clog, and it's lightweight. Plus the price is right!! I was looking into getting a miele until I found this. I use this at my vacation home (a 60 year old ranch home that produces a LOT of dust) where all the floors are hardwood or tile and I have an area rug. The vac works fairly well on the area rug, too. The handle feels much more solid than the previous machine I had and doesn't fall apart. And I actually prefer the bag to the bagless version I previously had. It is so much easier to change the bag than pull out a canister and have dust flying everywhere. I highly recommend this for someone who has a lot of hardwood floors and wants to get up ALL the dust on the floors, in the corners, under the sofas!!!

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Allanson International Inc UVA36WB Swordfish Whole Home Air Purifier

We have used the Swordfish Ultraviolet Air Purifier in our home for about 5 years now. It works great. We very rarely get colds now. Our house is a converted cottage from the 70's with a crawl space underneath so base air quality is dubious. The Shark Ultraviolet Air Purifier sterilizes all the air that goes through our furnace air duct system using Ultraviolet Light. Ultraviolet Light kills micro organisms and disrupts the DNA and RNA (genetic code) of micro organisms so they don't reproduce before they die. The system works the same as Ultraviolet sterilizers for water but it is set up to sterilize air. The Ultraviolet light kills the germs, microbes and viruses that pass through the ultraviolet light it emits. I set mine up so it "lights up" both our furnace air filter and our humidifier both of which are breeding grounds for bacteria. I still clean and replace them just as often but I know that bacteria is much less likely to grow in between maintenance with the Ultraviolet killing the microbes it can reach in between.

Installation took about 1/2 hour and I was easily able to do it myself. I am a handy person but this installation was very basic. Just a drill and a screw driver. You have to drill an an approximately 2" hole in your duct work for the installation. Al high quality metal hole saw is provided with the Swordfish air purifier. Planning where you will mount the Swordfish Air purifier is very important because the 2" hole you drill will always be there. Remember, measure 10 times, drill once. The Swordfish Air Purifier will also need to be plugged into a regular 110/1115 Volt household outlet. It comes with a 6' cord. Plan for this as well.

This system is very safe as long as the light is completely enclosed in your furnace or air system duct work. Should not be installed where anyone could possibly see the Ultraviolet light as it can damage the eyes. Other than that this just kills germs and microbes, nothing else.

Warranty was also very good. Our stopped working after about a year and a half. Called up the company, they had me ship them the base mechanism and I had a new one about a week later. No questions and no cost to me.

to me this has been a very impressive product that has reduced illnesses in my family to just about none and it has given me the peace of mind of knowing the air quality in our house is much healthier than it would be without it.

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Febreze Noticeables Refill

I love my Febreze Noticeable but have to say the worse scent I have smelled is the "Meadows and Rain". I bought it because it was on sale. Other scents I LOVE. The Meadows and Rain I would not keep now if it was given to me for free. It smells terrible! I plugged it in less than 24 hours ago and noticed an unpleasant smell. I thought it was my trash and got the trash out and still noticed the smell. All day I smelled something like a dirty diaper pail. I then walked around and realized it was the Meadows and Rain. It is not a good scent at all. I see why it was on sale and will stick to buying the others.

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ADMS Anti-Allergen Spray 32 oz.

Can I give 6 stars?

I suppose I had dustmites in my mattress which cause itching problem every time I slept on that bed. I removed the fitted sheet and left the mattress naked for a couple days. I sprayed the bed with ADMS twice (a few hours apart), put a clean fitted sheet back on, and no more itching problem.

ADMS recommends reapplying every 30 days, but I plan to do that every time I change the sheets.

It worked after the first try. Two thumbs up.

I wish they had listed ingredients on the bottle though. It just says "natural, non-toxic" ingredients. It would be more comforting to know what did you just actually sprayed on your bed, something that you sleep on every night.

Austin HM-200 HealthMate Junior HEPA Air Purifier

I placed the filter in my living room. It does a fabulous job cleaning and circulating the air. I breathe better and dust less. It is everything the marketing information says it is. I recommend this product to anyone who seeks better quality air in their home or office.

Crane 1 Gallon Humidifier

I only rate an item if it's extremely good, or really poor, and this item is great. We bought it for our daughter because she would cough at night. After we put it in her room it really reduced her coughing. It also doubles as a great night light. We liked it so much we bought a similar humidifier that was in the shape of a panda, but it was not nearly as good as the hello kitty product, and it didn't have the night light feature.

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