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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Sinusitis / May 2006HEPA vs electrostatic air cleaners?
Any opinions on if a HEPA based air cleaner is safer and better than an electrostatic air cleaner such as the Friedrich C90 units? How many here even use a bedroom air cleaner of any kind? Is it a waste of money or good investment? >Any opinions on if a HEPA based air cleaner is safer >and better than an electrostatic air cleaner such as [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Is it a waste of money or good investment? I gave up on them all in favor of fesh air but some here do like them........ I gave up on them too. I kept my windows open just a crack this past winter during the night. I had only 1 sinus infection this winter so I feel that has helped. I only have cotton area rugs in the bedrooms. shirleyann I've been using the Austin in my bedroom for the last 7 years. It works great. > Any opinions on if a HEPA based air cleaner is safer > and better than an electrostatic air cleaner such as [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Is it a waste of money or good investment? Definitely not a waste of money, in my case, but not an alternative to really good housekeeping and bedding barriers, either. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy an Austin HealthMate; works great, not too loud, and the filter replacement costs can't be beat. I have a BlueAir 601 in my bedroom, and it's $80 every 6 mos. for filters. Susan >If I had it to do over again, I'd buy an Austin HealthMate; works great, > not too loud, and the filter replacement costs can't be beat. Well I'm trying to decide between an electrostatic unit like the Friedrich or a HEPA based one A but concerned abt the electrostatic unit giving off fumes. Plus the Friedrich are not very modern.... no remote controls etc What to buy? What TYPE that is? > A but concerned abt the electrostatic unit giving off > fumes. Plus the Friedrich are not very modern.... no > remote controls etc > > What to buy? What TYPE that is? I prefer HEPA; mine has an internal charge that keeps particles clinging to the filter, too. It's been tested as emitting no ozone and I'm happy with it. Why not go to allergybuyersclub.com and read their comparison chart? It's very useful, and you can buy anywhere. Susan >Why not go to allergybuyersclub.com and read their comparison chart? >It's very useful, and you can buy anywhere. Will do but want some real world opinions as well >>Why not go to allergybuyersclub.com and read their comparison chart? >>It's very useful, and you can buy anywhere. > > Will do but want some real world opinions as well I used to use a HEPA filter, but allergy shots, bedding barriers, new pillows and having someone else dust my bedroom regularly helped more than running the HEPA filter. I also switched to the more expensive anti-allergy furnace filters. I still use a humidfier during the winter when the gas heat is running. AW >I used to use a HEPA filter, but allergy shots, bedding barriers, new >pillows and having someone else dust my bedroom regularly helped more than >running the HEPA filter. I Interesting! So you find that room "maintenance" helps a LOT more than HEPA filter unit? You see.... I really don't want to buy any air filter unit at al as I'm big on minimalist living..... not having a bunch of stuff But if something has merit in making my life better I will go ahead and get it. But you feel cleanliness is a bigger help than a machine right? >>I used to use a HEPA filter, but allergy shots, bedding barriers, new >>pillows and having someone else dust my bedroom regularly helped more than [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > will go ahead and get it. But you feel cleanliness is a > bigger help than a machine right? Nothing is as effective as room maintenance at reducing the dust allergy load. This means dusting everything; the backs of furniture, pictures, mirrors, vacuuming any window coverings, the tops of moldings, etc. Susan >Nothing is as effective as room maintenance at reducing the dust allergy >load. This means dusting everything; the backs of furniture, pictures, >mirrors, vacuuming any window coverings, the tops of moldings, etc. Point taken Then what "tools" for dusting a room would you recommend? What things should I buy to keep my bedroom as dust free as possible? Assuming I've removed all dust trapping furnishings first that is > Then what "tools" for dusting a room would you > recommend? A hepa filtered vacuum cleaner and a dust brush attachment. A long handled duster for ceilings and walls and Swiffer dusters. Vacuuming is the best, since it doesn't launch stuff back into the air. Wet mop wood floors. Walls collect dust, most folks forget. A lot of folks forget to dust the insides of clothes closets and to vacuum off the dust that accumulates on the shoulders of hanging clotehs and on the wall behind them. BIG mistake. > What things should I buy to keep my bedroom as dust > free as possible? > Assuming I've removed all dust trapping furnishings > first that is Assuming you've done all that, you need allergy barriers for your bed, pillows and comforter, unless the comforter can be washed in hot water and dried in a dryer, then you can skip the allergy encasement for it. If you do all the frequent HEPA vacuuming and dusting, encasements and an air cleaner (I'd buy an Austin) are the things to buy. I like to sleep with windows open, which I can do again, thanks to my super potent allergy shots. I use allergy barrier window screens to catch pollen, though, and it helps some, as long as I use foam rubber at the bottom to create a seal. Susan >an air cleaner (I'd buy an Austin) Why an Austin may I ask? What so nice abt those units? >>an air cleaner (I'd buy an Austin) > > Why an Austin may I ask? > > What so nice abt those units? Excellent quality, performance and much cheaper filter replacement costs. I wish I'd bought one instead of my BlueAir. Susan >Excellent quality, performance and much cheaper filter replacement >costs. I wish I'd bought one instead of my BlueAir. I see Question...do they make a unit small and compact for using in an RV? >>Excellent quality, performance and much cheaper filter replacement >>costs. I wish I'd bought one instead of my BlueAir. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Question...do they make a unit small and compact for > using in an RV? The HealthMate Jr. Now a question for you: do you ever look anything up on your own? Susan >Now a question for you: do you ever look anything up on your own? yes lots of things on my own what would you like to know? >>I used to use a HEPA filter, but allergy shots, bedding barriers, new >>pillows and having someone else dust my bedroom regularly helped more than [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > will go ahead and get it. But you feel cleanliness is a > bigger help than a machine right? yes, the regular cleaning maintainence helps a lot. Also, for me, even if I do small amounts of house cleaning where I would encounter allergens, I _always_ wear a dust mask and vinyl gloves (allergic to latex). I wear this combo when dumping the vaccum if I can't get someone else to do it. I wipe surfaces in my bedroom with a damp cloth frequently to reduce house dust and other allergens. One slip up not wearing the protection when doing cleaning means at least 24 hours of congestion for me. Also, I'm now 2 years into regular allergy injections that includes serum for 2 types dust mites and several types of mold. Just got house dust added to my serum this week. I believe the allergy shots have also been a very big help in reducing my overall sensitivity and allergy and sinus problems. AW > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Susan Whats wrong with the ozone emitting one's? I have read many articles that say they are very good. Try the one by ecoquest it is awesome, also read up on the one by ecoquest. > Whats wrong with the ozone emitting one's? I have read many articles > that say they are very good. Try the one by ecoquest it is awesome, > also read up on the one by ecoquest. The ozone emitting ones trigger breathing problems and asthma in many folks. And most of them do a lousy job, independent tests have found. Susan > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Susan Don't confuse the fact that electrostatic air filters sometimes emit ozone with ozone generating air purifiers. Big difference. One of these... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html ...is not one of these... http://yourhome.honeywell.com/Consumer/Cultures/en-US/Products/Air+Cleaners/Elec tronic/Default.htm > Don't confuse the fact that electrostatic air filters sometimes > emit ozone with ozone generating air purifiers. Big difference. Yes, I know. My BlueAir is electrostatic, but doesn't emit detectable ozone. Susan
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