LightAir IonFlow Air Purifier

DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT.

I bought this unit and let it run for a number of days and began to wonder why nothing significant occured. I then started a process of asking "Who has reviewed this product that I can read about?" and "what information does this very same company put out that is verifiable, complete and independant?" And then....I got my answers!

1. Every technical reference on their own web page has a broken link. Every Chart, every supposed techinical paper that speaks directly to THEIR product is absent. Want endless papers about all things OTHER THAN their product's verifiable performance? Then go to the IONAIR website.

2. The only reference I was able to find on no OZONE generation was a single page doc from VLL. THEY DID A 3 HOUR TEST!...thats right 3 hours.

3. Consummer Report finally did a review on THIS VERY UNIT and they CAME IN LAST as the worst performing unit. Consummer Report went as far to say, and I quote, "The IONFLO did even a worse job of cleaning the air" followed by, get ready folks, "the IONFLO air cleaner was about as effective at removing dust and smoke AS HAVING NO AIR CLEANER AT ALL!"

See it for yourself here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3BJVIJh2qA

Heartbreaking to be taken in by a Danish Design Scam, mine went straight back and I begin the process all over again.

This isn't an air cleaner, its a scam for folks that want to believe something their own eyes are telling them is false.

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Eureka AirSpeed Bagged Upright Vacuum

I accidently purchased the AS1050A as a second vacuum instead of the Eureka 4870UZ, which I had also recently purchased, to be used in our basement, where our cat and I office together. So, I thought I would provide a bit of a review/comparison of the two machines.

I will start by saying that I have finally donated the last of the three Eureka bagless vacuums that I have been using over the course of the last several years. This is not to say that the bagless machines didn't work, however, the cleaning of those types of machines was getting on my nerves. Moving on... and again, the basis of this review is more of a comparison to the 4870UZ (Air Extreme), which is a great vacuum.

Assembly of the AS1050A was reasonably simple, and no tools were required. After assembly, I fired up the machine and immediately noticed that weight and handling of the AS1050A was both lighter and easier to handle than the 4870UZ. This could be a result of the fact that the AS1050A is about two inches narrower and a few pounds lighter than the 4870UZ. My wife commented that the AS1050A, because of its narrower width, is easier to maneuver in tighter spaces. Another notable difference in handling is that the AS1050A is able to vacuum with the handle virtually parallel to the floor.

In terms of performance, both of these models are extremely powerful and work very well on all types of floor surfaces. A small consideration is that the 4870UZ roller brush stops when set to bare floors and while using the hose tools, and while locked in the upright position, and the AS1050A does not. While this means that the 4870UZ is quieter while using the hand tools, I didn't feel that the AS1050A was that much louder.

There are several other small differences. The hand operated power switch on the 4870UZ is located in the front of the machine, whereas the AS105A power switch is foot actuated and located near the foot switch to release the vacuum from the locked-upright position. Either seems equally convenient to operate. Perhaps a more noticeable difference was that of the operation of the foot switch to release the vacuum from the locked-upright position. The AS1050A's switch works as easy as anyone might expect, however, the 4870UZ's switch operates with a bit of difficulty. Again, this might be due to an additional mechanism which engages the roller brush when the handle is placed in the vacuum position. Both vacuums have a different bag and method of installation, and both seem as easy as the other. The dirt capacity of the 4870UZ appears to be a bit more, based on the size of the bag. The AS1050A has a full-bag indicator, where the 4870UZ does not. The cord is a little longer on the 4870UZ.

Overall, the AS1050A is a great vacuum, and, after having used the 4870UZ for several months, my wife immediately chose the AS1050A over 4870UZ, mostly for its ease of handling. However, both of these models have received many great reviews.

I've tried to highlight the differences that are apparent to me, and I hope this review helps anyone who might be contemplating between these two models.

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Whynter Eco Pure Room Air Purifier

My wife and I were looking for an air purifier/filter due to using an older wood stove (which is on the way out). We let this quiet purifier run for a week and barely noticed it was on and the place was noticeably cleaner in air quality.

Happy Customer

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Sunpentown CL-851 Professional 850-Watt Juice Extractor

If your looking for the best in value, performance,and liability, look no further. I've had several juicers,& lemons. The shute Sunpentown CL-851 Professional 850-Watt Juice Extractor is wide mouth so very little slicing if any is needed. More than enough power with this 850-watt. The extractor filter is all stainless steel, no plastic to discolor or break. Clean up is a breeze also. I wash by hand except the extractor filter which gets put in on the top rack of the dishwasher. Quiet too. You'll love also the juice jug included too.

Annabel Hall, Mackay, Idaho

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BestAir L15 Lasko Replacement Wick Filter

This ad makes it look like it fits the humidifier pictured, but the filter is for a 1155 the humidifier pictured is a 1115. Of course I didn't notice that until it arrived and it did not fit. You can cut it to make it work, but it is hard to cut and there is a lot of waste. Amazon really flubbed this one, so be careful!

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InstaPure F5GWW3P-1ES Faucet Mount Water Filter System

For a month this filter result was good & as mentioned on the product. But it didn't live longer. From the 2nd month onwards, filtered water started to drip, eventhough we have used less than half of its lifetime.

However i have bought another same filter from the 'Instapure' manufacture website, which seems to run longer than this. So this _seems_ to be not original product.

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Maytag UKF8001AXX PuriClean II Refrigerator Cyst Reducing Water Filter

You gotta hand it to Maytag they made replacing the water filter very simple. Took all of about 30 seconds from start to finish. And about 20 seconds of that was wiping up the water that dripped out of the old filter when I pulled it out, so the next change should go even better ;-)

We have a family of six and we drink water almost exclusively, so I went ahead and changed the filter at six months just like the owner's guide recommended. However, I could see no evidence that the filter was near its end of life and am convinced that I can get more use out of the filters than the suggested six months. I will try to keep an eye on things, but without a little window I really have no way other than flow to know what is going on.

And that is why I gave this a rating of four stars. The filter seems to work wonderfully and replacement is a breeze, but I would be happier if I could look at the state of the filter while it is in use.

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Vicks UV 99.999% Germ Free Humidifier

I just got this unit (Vicks V790) from Amazon. (For several reasons, I greatly prefer the steam-type humidifiers over the cold-mist types.)

Pros It's attractive and well made. Twin independently-fillable water tanks mean you do not have to shut it off to refill it. Holds a lot of water so it does not go dry overnight. Makes a pleasant noise not unlike a drip coffee percolator. The UV lamp feature gives an additional level of sterilization, over and above the boiling action that creates the steam.

Cons The blue LED power light is indeed bright. I turned mine toward the wall, and now it also serves as a night light. (If it really bothers you, a small piece of electrical tape will cover it.)

(EDIT) Previously I complained here about lack of vapor output. But after running it for a few days, output greatly increased. Apparently there is a slight break-in period. Naturally, water usage increased also, as did the boiling noise, but now it's working like it should, and I have adequate RH (30%) even in my large (400 sq. ft.) room. Amazon does not allow me to change the rating, but if I could I would now give it 5 stars.

The replacement mineral absorber pads are the small 2-1/4 inch round size sold here on Amazon under the "Slant Fin" brand. (Don't get the larger 3-1/4 inch Honeywell ones, unless you like trimming to fit with scissors.) You replace the pad when it gets stiff. If you have hard water, this may happen quite frequently.

Remember that all humidifiers require regular maintenance. This is where many owners drop the ball. Every month or so you should put some vinegar in it to dissolve any mineral deposits, and sterilize the tanks with bleach water. The exact procedure is clearly spelled out in the manual. If you disregard this, you will be handsomely rewarded with hard mineral crusts and foul-smelling slimy deposits of algae and bacteria.

In conclusion, I really like this humidifier so far.

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Hunter 30707 PermaLife Medium Room Air Purifier

I can't believe it ! These thing's actually work my husband slept through the night without snoring and he had no congestion in the morning. Weird. I really did not know what to expect. I feel alot better also and no congestion in the morning either. I am a believer.Don't know how that little thing work's But it does.I also bought the five star I love the both of them. The hunter is upstairs and the five star is down stairs have 3 dogs 2 cats 2 birds lots of dander and we live on a busy street the dogs and cats love to hang around the five star. the air is really clean now no floaties. Thankyou I will be getting another for the bird area.

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20x20x5 MERV 11 Honeywell Replacement Filter (2 Pack)

The quality of this product is just as good as the Honeywell filter I replaced and it fit perfectly. It was snug but slightly rocking the filter on the lengthwise axis as I gently installed the filter made it much easier. Good product and price! Resarch what you are ordering, measure the media you are replacing also look at the "actual size" data listed with the product and wou will be fine :^)

Gonzo Odor Eliminator

I decided to purchase several pouches of volcanic rocks from a couple different vendors to see if they are all the same and whether one has an advantage over the other. I tried both the "house odors" and "pet odors" varieties. The rocks from Amazon.com seem, in essence, to be the same as from the other store except for a couple differences that are important to me. The rocks from were packaged nicely, cleanly, and were easy to open. On the other hand, the rocks from this amazon.com vendor were packaged sloppily and arrived filthy with volcanic dust. Even though I was careful, the dust got all over the place. Also, the packages were difficult to open without leaving some of the plastic and paper label attached, so they were unattractive to have around the house. I ended up having to hide them behind furniture. Another good thing about the rocks the pouches each came with a nice, separate hook to make it easy to hang them. I had never purchased from before and probably will not again (they have nothing else I want) but if you are looking into purchasing volcanic rocks, you may want to check them out. They cost more but I think it's worth it I found that I was angry at myself for not buying all of them from there. (P.S. I have absolutely no affiliation with .)

I will come back to update my review after having used the rocks around the house for a while to see how effective their odor-absorbing ability is.

Update: amazon has blocked the name of the other online store, which is fine. You can probably find it on your own it's a store that specializes in environmental "earth" products. Another good thing about it they offer closet-sized versions of the pouches. Just remember if you don't mind the mess and difficult packaging, the rocks in both products are essentially the same.

Update #2: I've had several of these packets around the house for over a week and have not noticed any difference. I thought that they may need to be "revived" so I put them all out in the sunlight for several hours, as they recommend. No improvement. I feel silly for buying so many of them at once instead of trying out one or two. I feel like I've thrown away my money. The odor I'm trying to get rid of is not even a powerful one it's subtle. So you'd think it would be easty to remove it with the rocks. I'll leave them out in the hope that, in time, they will work, but I have to admit that I'm not optimistic about it.

Hoover Duros Power Nozzle Canister Vacuum

my wife had been looking around, for a good while at different styles and types of vacuums. she has tried the bagless styles and was very displeased with them. after many considerations (oreck, kirby and etc.), she chose to try this one. after using it for several weeks, she has stated that she was very glad that we bought his one. i, myself, was totally surprized at the quality of this hoover. it's very well built (not flimsy like most other vacuums at this price), very easy to move around, and has very strong suction power. my wife likes the way that the wands fit together easily, without the cord being in the way (the cord that dangles from most vacuums with the power nozzles) and the fact that you don't have to change one nozzle to another (rug to bare floor) to finish vacuuming, just push the bar from rug to floor and it's done. the only thing that my wife didn't care for was that two of the attachements tools are stored on the wand, which does at times, come off when bumped against something. But other then that, she is very happy with this vacuumm. we have many pets (six all together) that are inside which my wife has to vacuum at least four to five times a week (with all the shedding) and she feels that this vacuum will do the job for a long time (we average about a vacuum every 2 years due to the constant use). over all, with it's sturdy built, power, and user-friendly abilities, we give this vacuum 5 stars!!!!!michael and penny smith

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LG Kompressor Pet Care Upright Vacuum

(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)

This video review demonstrates the features, noise level, suction, and other aspects of the LG Luv200, a bagless vacuum cleaner obviously designed to go head-to-head with Dyson machines. Here, you'll see the Luv200 work on multiple surfaces. The only thing is lacks is a self-propelling agitator for easier movement. Unfortunately, due to the file size limitation, I had to cut a couple minutes out of my original video, so if you have a question about something that I didn't cover, just ask. UPDATE: A leading consumer magazine has rated this in its 2/2011, and the Luv200 is one of the recommended purchases in the bagless category.

-Debbie Lee Wesselmann

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6 Stage Acrylic CA3500 New Comfort Air Purifier Cleaner Hepa Uv Ozone Covers 3000 Feet

After buying this filter, I discovered the ionization feature, while I'm sure it must work as advertised, is really poisonous.

(Look ozone up). In fairness makers do warn users. However, ultra violet light is state of the art as are the two other Hepa Reusable, (washable) filters. The noise level on low, for a bedroom is great if white sound helps block outside noises. Bottom line, ignore ozone unless you need to fumigate a room or empty apartment. Gave this baby three stars because of high price, not poor performance.

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DC23 Canister Vacuum Cleaner- Refurbished

First-off... this is a $500 vacuum which I got for $230 on Amazon (refurb).

Vacuum looks and functions like-new.

Incredibly powerful, and versatile. With the included attachments, I'm vacuuming areas I either couldn't reach, or lacked the power to vacuum in the past.

The Turbine head is powerful and does an excellent job of vacuuming rug/carpet.

The turbine head does get bogged-down on long-ply carpet, but still functions.

The head fits under anything, and turns corners like a breeze.

The canister itself pulls along quite easily, and also "mounts" to stairs.

Why 4 stars? Because some of the ergonomics of this model are lacking:

Hose and handle do not wrap around canister, or attach in any convenient way.

Activating Turbine head is odd. Weak/Achy hands may not be able to perform the function.

Oh, and not that this matters, but this thing looks awesome.

If I could break-down the "star" rating, it would look like this:

POWER * * * * *

Versatility * * * * *

Ease of Use * * * *

Sound Level * * * *

Ergonomics * * *

Styling * * * * *

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Surround Air Multi-Tech Air Purifier

Has everything I want. cautionthey sent it in its own product box.

Comments: Fan pushes lots of air so its not that quiet. Great, large UV light but its so powerful that it glows through all sides still safe I think. Good at getting rid of chemical smells. Blue control light is bright but turns off quickly perhaps too quick for some. I've had good luck with most products from this company though they are a bit fragile.

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Original Whirlpool 1183054 Filter

I was lead to believe I was buying a ORIGINAL WHIRLPOOL 1183054 FILTER but what I received was a similar filter with no Whirlbool box or Whirlpool markings or Whirlpool part number on the filter. Filter shipped has a Part number of RFF05503 has no other information on it and the filter itself was packaged only in a clear plastic bag with no product documentation. Makes you wonder where it was made and if is a true HEPA filter. Was I ripped off?

Honeywell 22200 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Kit

All products were in good condition. The only issue I had was the CPZ filter, which is medium sized round drum, is supposed to fit inside a the larger HEPA drum. It was quite a struggle to get the one filter inside the other---we have an older model machine and previous times we've replaced these, the CPZ just slid in, with extra room to spare. I eventually, with gently jiggling the filter and then just pushing it, got it to work. Once it was set, all looked fine with the set up and the machine is filtering beautifully.

Would have given a higher score other than this issue.

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Venta Airwasher -White, 5014536

pluses: no filters, very (extremely) quiet, easy to clean with shower hose/kitchen sink sprayer

minuses: no humidistat to control on/off

This is my fifth humidifier. Anything with a filter/wick is troublesome in maintainance and costly to replace. Bought the small one for bedroom, then bought medium one for living room. Bought one for nieces baby shower. Would not hesitate to continue buying if needed. One of the best appliances I ever bought.

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Holmes Cool Mist Humidifier

We were in the market for a humidifier for the winter months due to sore throats/dry throats at night. So we purchased this unit. I've read reviews on other products and most of them did not give a clear enough why it was either bad nor good. So we figured might as well give this product a whirl being the price was right and we could return it at the local Target store.

To our surprise this unit works as intended albeit the unusually loud fan (even on the lowest setting). But to us the white noise it generates is actually welcomed in our bedroom. It's not any louder than my custom gaming computer fans that i leave on running at night. This product is used in our room which measures 17ftx17ft. The air humidity at night is just right now. For the first time in the winter months me and the wifey got good sleep!! we both woke up with no sore throats or dry sinuses!

So in short review here are the PRO's and CON's

PRO's : Works as advertised. capable of humidifying a room of 17ft x 17ft with ease. Water tank holds a good amount of water. Run time on it is 16hrs filled. Easy to fill tank. Easy to clean. Comes with 2 extra filters.

CON's : Slightly loud fan (if you like white noise at night) then this would be a plus :) Would be nicer if it had one more lower level for the fan speed for the people that complain about the slight noise.

This product is worth the price! would recommend it to anyone looking into a Humidifier for a bedroom or a living room.

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