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The Austin Air Bedroom Machine has a 5-stage filter to capture gasses and particles at the nano-size level. This air filter has the same 15 lbs. of Carbon and Zeolite and true medical HEPA-like other Austin Air Cleaners, but it also has Military Carbon Cloth. The addition of the Carbon Cloth allows it to trap the nano-size particles. 

Like the other Austin Air Cleaners, it absorbs mold, pollen, pet dander, smoke, odors, chemicals, bacteria, and viruses. 

The Bedroom Machine is a cleaning powerhouse that is quiet and virtually maintenance-free for up to 5 years. 

Independent testing consistently ranks Austin Air Purifiers at the top of all air cleaners. All Austin Air Purifiers are manufactured in the United States.  

Austin Air Purifiers are the most economical purifiers to own. The filter has a 5-year pro-rated guarantee. Compare that to most other purifiers that require costly filter changes every 6-12 months!

The Standard size cleans up to 1500 sq. ft. 

What Makes This Austin Air Purifier so Special

• Certified to remove 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns or larger
• Permafilter prefilter, designed to be vacuumed from the outside; eliminates costly filter changes. A long filter life means better long-term value!
• Five-year warranty on mechanical all parts and labor
• Filter Guarantee: Five-year pro-rated guarantee under normal residential use
• Features true medical HEPA, Carbon and Zeolite filters and Military Carbon Cloth. The Carbon Cloth allows the cleaner to remove gasses and particles at the nano-size level. 
• Made in the USA

Features

• Three-speed settings: lowest setting is less than 50 Db, the equivalent of the sound of a whisper
• Designed to run continuously
• Available in sandstone, white, black, and midnight blue
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee if not completely satisfied

Technical Specifications

• Height 23" Width 14.5"
• Weight 45 lbs (rolls easily on casters)
• Perforated steel intake allows for 360º intake
• Air flow output from upper deck directed from one side
• 60 square feet true HEPA medical filter medium
• 15 pounds of granular carbon and zeolite for the adsorption of odors, gasses, and chemicals
• Bottom plate easily removed for filter access (although you won't need to access the filter for years)
• Baked-on powder coat finish that will not off-gas

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Shipping Information

FREE Shipping within US contiguous 48 via UPS ground. Ships from NY usually same business day with a 2-7 business day transit time.

How to Know if You're Buying the Best

Deciding on an air purifier is a big decision, so you’ll need reliable information. You need the facts because you don’t want to buy an inferior product that won’t work as advertised. You also don’t want to spend a small fortune maintaining your purifier. Sadly, many purifiers end up costing more to maintain over five years than the original cost!

How to Buy the Best Air Purifier

In this article, you’ll learn a few critical facts about indoor air pollutants, how air purifiers work and which is the best air purifier.

So whether you’re looking for the best air purifier for smoke, mold, VOCs, pet dander, allergies, dust or asthma, this is your best air purifier buying guide. By the time you finish this article, you should know which air purifier you’re going to buy.

Why You Want an Air Purifier that Removes Both Types of Indoor Pollutants

Indoor air pollutants fall into two categories. For your health, it is important to control both types. And, it’s good to remember, indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air (EPA.GOV).

• Fine & Coarse Particulate Matter (PM) – includes dust, cooking and tobacco smoke, pollen and plant spores, animal dander, dust mites, molds, bacteria, and viruses. Exposure to Fine PM has been linked to many health risks including premature death (EPA.GOV).

• Gaseous Pollutants or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – These can come from flooring, gas cooking stoves, carpets, upholstered furniture, paint, adhesives, cleaning products, pesticides, new construction, electronics, and sadly enough air fresheners. One of the most prevalent VOCs in the home is formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.

Results from research show that VOCs from materials and finishes, cleaning products, personal care products and other consumer products result in increased risk of asthma, pulmonary infections, and allergies (Mendell 2007). Some chemicals may have health impacts at extremely low levels; studies have found that exposure to very small traces of VOCs in homes and schools can disrupt the endocrine system (hormones), gene activation, and brain development.

The best air purifiers reduce PM and VOCs. Reducing these in your home is important to your health.

Isn’t My HVAC System Filtering My Indoor Air?

You’re probably thinking that your HVAC system has air filters that you change every 1-3 months, so aren’t they filtering your indoor air?

While it is true that your HVAC has in-line air filters, these filters were really designed to protect your furnace and air conditioning system from dust and other large airborne particles. They will not remove fine PM or VOCs.

How to Remove Dangerous PM From Your Home

The best solution for removing indoor PM is a HEPA filter. In order to trap the finer, more dangerous particles that can travel deep into the lungs and cause health problems, you need a filter that incorporates a High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filter. True HEPA medical filters remove at least 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns in diameter or greater.

When buying an air purifier look for true HEPA medical filters. If the description doesn’t say HEPA medical filter, don’t buy it. Pay attention to the number of sq. ft. of HEPA medical filter. The higher the sq. footage of filter, the longer the filter will last and the higher the value to you.

How to Remove Unhealthy VOCs From Your Home

VOCs are generally so small they cannot be removed by HEPA filters. To remove these pollutants, you need a material called a “sorbent” which is a highly porous substance that can adsorb or bind with VOCs on a molecular basis across a large internal surface area.

The most common adsorbent (not a typo – there really is a word adsorbent) material used in air filters is activated carbon. One pound of activated carbon has a surface area equal to about 125 acres. Another adsorbent is the alumino-silicate crystal structure known as “zeolite”.

Activated carbon and zeolite have different pore sizes and structures, and when used together, they can adsorb a greater range of chemicals. Finally, there are “chemisorbents” that are designed to remove specific chemicals and impregnated into the filter.

When evaluating air purifiers, pay special attention to the adsorbents. Adsorbent materials have a finite capacity, so the more activated carbon and/or zeolite present in your filter, the greater the capacity to remove VOCs and the longer the life of the filter.

Compare the number of pounds of activated carbon in air purifier filters. Determine if the filter has added adsorbents and chemisorbents. The best air purifiers have many pounds of activated carbon along with adsorbents and chemisorbents.

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story (so don’t be fooled)

The CADR is flawed. CADR measures (1) an air filter’s effectiveness at removing specific particles-dust, pollen, and smoke; and (2) the volume of air cleaned during a 20-minute test.

Sounds great, right? Well, there’s more to the story.

There are good reasons to look beyond these numbers when deciding which air filter to buy. First, the CADR standard only tests for particle filtration and does not consider VOC removal which is critical for clean air.

Second, the range of particles tested is from 0.1 to 11.0 microns, but it does not specify results at removing smaller particles vs. larger particles, just overall removal.And, we know that the Fine PM is the most damaging to our health, it is important to know the air filters efficiency at removing these finer particles.

So, when comparing air purifiers, don’t bother using the CADR to decide. Why? Because an air purifier could have a very good CADR, but it could be failing to remove the most dangerous contaminants like Fine PM and VOCs.

What Does CFM Mean for Clean Air?

CFM is a measure of how many cubic feet/minute the air purifier handles. The higher the CFM, the more air changes per hour and the cleaner your air.

Here’s the formula to understand how many times an hour your air is changed/cleaned based on the air purifier’s CFM cleaning rate:

(CFM x 60 min) / (room height x width x length in feet)

Example: (400 CFM x 60 min) / (9′ x 40′ x 30′) = 2.2 changes/hour

Compare a lower CFM rating of 250:

(250 x 60) / (9′ x 40′ x 30′) = 1.4 changes/hour

The higher CFM rating of 400, cleans the air 36% more often than the lower rated version.

The air purifier you buy should have a high CFM to be most effective at cleaning your air.

Air Purifier Reviews – A Look at the Best

We searched the marketplace for air purifiers that could effectively remove PM and VOCs. We scoured the spec sheets on literally dozens of air filters and spoke with the manufacturers. We also looked at a lot of “best-rated air filters” web sites (most are pushing one particular brand, certainly not the best). What we found was just a lot of plain old bad or misleading information.

Most of the companies that claimed their filters removed VOC’s were actually using filters “impregnated” with activated carbon and not a true carbon filter.

Kind of disappointing, right?

If you are serious about removing VOC’s and gasses from your indoor air, you’ll want an air filter that measures their activated carbon in pounds, not ounces.

Ultimately, we found only a handful of companies that were making air purifiers that used significant amounts of both true HEPA medical filters and activated carbon in their filters. We included those in the final air cleaner rankings and reviews listed below.

Look at the Five Year Filter Costs

If you bought a Blueair 503 with SmokeStop, you’d pay a whopping $1490 in filters over five years. Compare that to the Austin Air Healthmate Plus at a fraction of the cost ($353).

Why We Recommend Austin Air Cleaners

Clearly, in terms of performance and long-term value, no other air cleaner manufacturer really comes close to Austin Air. As you can see from the chart above, the Austin Air Cleaners are ranked at the top in size of HEPA filter, number of pounds of Activated Carbon, added Chemisorbents, amount of air cleaned per minute (CFM), filter life and total five-year cost of ownership.

In fact, the Austin Air machines are the only ones who have a five-year filter cost LESS than the initial purchase price. That means the disparity in the total cost of owning those other machines is only going to INCREASE the longer you own them!

The more closely you look at Austin Air Cleaners, the more impressed you will become. In addition to having a large HEPA filter, pounds of Activated Carbon, additional VOC/gasses removal capability, great air cleaning power and the lowest cost of ownership, the other benefits include:

• Austin Air unit is well-designed. By vacuuming the outside of the case, you are also vacuuming the pre-filter. This allows Austin Air to project an overall filter life of up to 5 years
• Only company to offer any type of filter warranty and it’s a full five years
• Made in the USA for more than 30 years
• Made with highest quality materials certified to not off-gas; powder coated all metal housing
• Designed and built for continuous 24/7 operation
• Chosen by the US Government (after extensive independent testing) to fulfill the largest deployment of air cleaners in American history
• Selected by FEMA and The Red Cross to address serious indoor air quality concerns after 9/11

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Ideal for chemically-sensitive individuals. Highly effective at removing formaldehyde. The Austin Air HealthMate Plus is the #1 recommended air purifier for airborne mold, dust, pollen, VOCs, and wood smoke.

The HealthMate Plus is a cleaning powerhouse that is quiet and virtually maintenance-free for up to 5 years. It has the highest quality HEPA filter + Carbon & Zeolite impregnated with Potassium Iodide for improved chemical adsorption.

The design makes it especially effective at removing formaldehyde and benzene, the two most common household VOCs. 

Independent testing consistently ranks Austin Air Purifiers at the top of all air cleaners. All Austin Air Purifiers are manufactured in the United States.  

Austin Air Purifiers are the most economical purifiers to own. The filter has a 5-year pro-rated guarantee. Compare that to most other purifiers that require costly filter changes every 6-12 months!

The Standard size cleans up to 1500 sq. ft. 

What Makes This Austin Air Purifier so Special

• Certified to remove 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns or larger
• Permafilter prefilter, designed to be vacuumed from the outside; eliminates costly filter changes. A long filter life means better long-term value!
• Five-year warranty on mechanical all parts and labor
• Filter Guarantee: Five-year pro-rated guarantee under normal residential use
• Features HEPA, Carbon, and Zeolite impregnated with Potassium Iodide for increased chemical adsorption 
• Made in the USA

Features

• Three-speed settings: lowest setting is less than 50 Db, the equivalent of the sound of a whisper
• Designed to run continuously
• Available in sandstone, white, black, and midnight blue
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee if not completely satisfied

Technical Specifications

• Height 23" Width 14.5"
• Weight 45 lbs (rolls easily on casters)
• Perforated steel intake allows for 360º intake
• Air flow output from upper deck directed from one side
• 60 square feet true HEPA medical filter medium
• 15 pounds of granular carbon and zeolite for the adsorption of odors, gasses, and chemicals
• Carbon filter is impregnated with potassium iodide to remove chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia and carbon monoxide
• Bottom plate easily removed for filter access (although you won't need to access for years)
• Baked-on powder coat finish that will not off-gas

Shipping

Shipping Information

FREE Shipping within US contiguous 48 via UPS ground. Ships from NY usually same business day with a 2-7 business day transit time.

How to Know if You're Buying the Best

Deciding on an air purifier is a big decision, so you’ll need reliable information. You need the facts because you don’t want to buy an inferior product that won’t work as advertised. You also don’t want to spend a small fortune maintaining your purifier. Sadly, many purifiers end up costing more to maintain over five years than the original cost!

How to Buy the Best Air Purifier

In this article, you’ll learn a few critical facts about indoor air pollutants, how air purifiers work and which is the best air purifier.

So whether you’re looking for the best air purifier for smoke, mold, VOCs, pet dander, allergies, dust or asthma, this is your best air purifier buying guide. By the time you finish this article, you should know which air purifier you’re going to buy.

Why You Want an Air Purifier that Removes Both Types of Indoor Pollutants

Indoor air pollutants fall into two categories. For your health, it is important to control both types. And, it’s good to remember, indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air (EPA.GOV).

• Fine & Coarse Particulate Matter (PM) – includes dust, cooking and tobacco smoke, pollen and plant spores, animal dander, dust mites, molds, bacteria, and viruses. Exposure to Fine PM has been linked to many health risks including premature death (EPA.GOV).

• Gaseous Pollutants or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – These can come from flooring, gas cooking stoves, carpets, upholstered furniture, paint, adhesives, cleaning products, pesticides, new construction, electronics, and sadly enough air fresheners. One of the most prevalent VOCs in the home is formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.

Results from research show that VOCs from materials and finishes, cleaning products, personal care products and other consumer products result in increased risk of asthma, pulmonary infections, and allergies (Mendell 2007). Some chemicals may have health impacts at extremely low levels; studies have found that exposure to very small traces of VOCs in homes and schools can disrupt the endocrine system (hormones), gene activation, and brain development.

The best air purifiers reduce PM and VOCs. Reducing these in your home is important to your health.

Isn’t My HVAC System Filtering My Indoor Air?

You’re probably thinking that your HVAC system has air filters that you change every 1-3 months, so aren’t they filtering your indoor air?

While it is true that your HVAC has in-line air filters, these filters were really designed to protect your furnace and air conditioning system from dust and other large airborne particles. They will not remove fine PM or VOCs.

How to Remove Dangerous PM From Your Home

The best solution for removing indoor PM is a HEPA filter. In order to trap the finer, more dangerous particles that can travel deep into the lungs and cause health problems, you need a filter that incorporates a High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filter. True HEPA medical filters remove at least 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns in diameter or greater.

When buying an air purifier look for true HEPA medical filters. If the description doesn’t say HEPA medical filter, don’t buy it. Pay attention to the number of sq. ft. of HEPA medical filter. The higher the sq. footage of filter, the longer the filter will last and the higher the value to you.

How to Remove Unhealthy VOCs From Your Home

VOCs are generally so small they cannot be removed by HEPA filters. To remove these pollutants, you need a material called a “sorbent” which is a highly porous substance that can adsorb or bind with VOCs on a molecular basis across a large internal surface area.

The most common adsorbent (not a typo – there really is a word adsorbent) material used in air filters is activated carbon. One pound of activated carbon has a surface area equal to about 125 acres. Another adsorbent is the alumino-silicate crystal structure known as “zeolite”.

Activated carbon and zeolite have different pore sizes and structures, and when used together, they can adsorb a greater range of chemicals. Finally there are “chemisorbents” that are designed to remove specific chemicals and impregnated into the filter.

When evaluating air purifiers, pay special attention to the adsorbents. Adsorbent materials have a finite capacity, so the more activated carbon and/or zeolite present in your filter, the greater the capacity to remove VOCs and the longer the life of the filter.

Compare the number of pounds of activated carbon in air purifier filters. Determine if the filter has added adsorbents and chemisorbents. The best air purifiers have many pounds of activated carbon along with adsorbents and chemisorbents.

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story (so don’t be fooled)

The CADR is flawed. CADR measures (1) an air filter’s effectiveness at removing specific particles-dust, pollen, and smoke; and (2) the volume of air cleaned during a 20-minute test.

Sounds great, right? Well, there’s more to the story.

There are good reasons to look beyond these numbers when deciding which air filter to buy. First, the CADR standard only tests for particle filtration and does not consider VOC removal which is critical for clean air.

Second, the range of particles tested is from 0.1 to 11.0 microns, but it does not specify results at removing smaller particles vs. larger particles, just overall removal.And, we know that the Fine PM is the most damaging to our health, it is important to know the air filters efficiency at removing these finer particles.

So, when comparing air purifiers, don’t bother using the CADR to decide. Why? Because an air purifier could have a very good CADR, but it could be failing to remove the most dangerous contaminants like Fine PM and VOCs.

What Does CFM Mean for Clean Air?

CFM is a measure of how many cubic feet/minute the air purifier handles. The higher the CFM, the more air changes per hour and the cleaner your air.

Here’s the formula to understand how many times an hour your air is changed/cleaned based on the air purifier’s CFM cleaning rate:

(CFM x 60 min) / (room height x width x length in feet)

Example: (400 CFM x 60 min) / (9′ x 40′ x 30′) = 2.2 changes/hour

Compare a lower CFM rating of 250:

(250 x 60) / (9′ x 40′ x 30′) = 1.4 changes/hour

The higher CFM rating of 400, cleans the air 36% more often than the lower rated version.

The air purifier you buy should have a high CFM to be most effective at cleaning your air.

Air Purifier Reviews – A Look at the Best

We searched the marketplace for air purifiers that could effectively remove PM and VOCs. We scoured the spec sheets on literally dozens of air filters and spoke with the manufacturers. We also looked at a lot of “best rated air filters” web sites (most are pushing one particular brand, certainly not the best). What we found was just a lot of plain old bad or misleading information.

Most of the companies that claimed their filters removed VOC’s were actually using filters “impregnated” with activated carbon and not a true carbon filter.

Kind of disappointing, right?

If you are serious about removing VOC’s and gases from your indoor air, you’ll want an air filter that measures their activated carbon in pounds, not ounces.

Ultimately, we found only a handful of companies that were making air purifiers that used significant amounts of both true HEPA medical filters and activated carbon in their filters. We included those in the final air cleaner rankings and reviews listed below.

Look at the Five Year Filter Costs

If you bought a Blueair 503 with SmokeStop, you’d pay a whopping $1490 in filters over five years. Compare that to the Austin Air Healthmate Plus at a fraction of the cost ($360).

Why We Recommend Austin Air Cleaners

Clearly, in terms of performance and long-term value, no other air cleaner manufacturer really comes close to Austin Air. As you can see from the chart above, the Austin Air Cleaners are ranked at the top in size of HEPA filter, number of pounds of Activated Carbon, added Chemisorbents, amount of air cleaned per minute (CFM), filter life and total five-year cost of ownership.

In fact, the Austin Air machines are the only ones who have a five-year filter cost LESS than the initial purchase price. That means the disparity in the total cost of owning those other machines is only going to INCREASE the longer you own them!

The more closely you look at Austin Air Cleaners, the more impressed you will become. In addition to having a large HEPA filter, pounds of Activated Carbon, additional VOC/gases removal capability, great air cleaning power and the lowest cost of ownership, the other benefits include:

• Austin Air unit is well-designed. By vacuuming the outside of the case, you are also vacuuming the pre-filter. This allows Austin Air to project an overall filter life of up to 5 years
• Only company to offer any type of filter warranty and it’s a full five years
• Made in USA for more than 30 years
• Made with highest quality materials certified to not off-gas; powder coated all metal housing
• Designed and built for continuous 24/7 operation
• Chosen by the US Government (after extensive independent testing) to fulfill the largest deployment of air cleaners in American history
• Selected by FEMA and The Red Cross to address serious indoor air quality concerns after 9/11

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The Austin Air HealthMate is the #1 recommended air purifier for airborne mold, dust, pollen, VOCs, and smoke.

The HealthMate is a cleaning powerhouse that is quiet and virtually maintenance-free for up to 5 years. It has the highest quality HEPA filter + Carbon & Zeolite that outperforms other air cleaners.

Independent testing consistently ranks Austin Air Purifiers at the top of all air cleaners. All Austin Air Purifiers are manufactured in the United States.  

Austin Air Purifiers are the most economical purifiers to own. The filter has a 5-year pro-rated guarantee. Compare that to most other purifiers that require costly filter changes every 6-12 months!

The Standard size cleans up to 1500 sq. ft. 

What Makes This Austin Air Purifier so Special

• Certified to remove 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns or larger
• Permafilter prefilter, designed to be vacuumed from the outside; eliminates costly filter changes. A long filter life means better long-term value!
• Five-year warranty on mechanical all parts and labor
• Filter Guarantee: Five-year pro-rated guarantee under normal residential use
• Features HEPA, Carbon, and Zeolite filters
• Made in the USA

Features

• Three-speed settings: lowest setting is less than 50 Db, the equivalent of the sound of a whisper
• Designed to run continuously
• Available in sandstone, white, black, and midnight blue
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee if not completely satisfied

Technical Specifications

• Height 23" Width 14.5"
• Weight 45 lbs (rolls easily on casters)
• Perforated steel intake allows for 360º intake
• Air flow output from upper deck directed from one side
• 60 square feet true HEPA medical filter medium
• 15 pounds of granular carbon and zeolite for the adsorption of odors, gasses, and chemicals
• Bottom plate easily removed for filter access (although you won't need to access the filter for years)
• Baked-on powder coat finish that will not off-gas

Shipping

Shipping Information

FREE Shipping within US contiguous 48 via UPS ground. Ships from NY usually same business day with a 2-7 business day transit time.

How to Know if You're Buying the Best

Deciding on an air purifier is a big decision, so you’ll need reliable information. You need the facts because you don’t want to buy an inferior product that won’t work as advertised. You also don’t want to spend a small fortune maintaining your purifier. Sadly, many purifiers end up costing more to maintain over five years than the original cost!

How to Buy the Best Air Purifier

In this article, you’ll learn a few critical facts about indoor air pollutants, how air purifiers work and which is the best air purifier.

So whether you’re looking for the best air purifier for smoke, mold, VOCs, pet dander, allergies, dust or asthma, this is your best air purifier buying guide. By the time you finish this article, you should know which air purifier you’re going to buy.

Why You Want an Air Purifier that Removes Both Types of Indoor Pollutants

Indoor air pollutants fall into two categories. For your health, it is important to control both types. And, it’s good to remember, indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air (EPA.GOV).

• Fine & Coarse Particulate Matter (PM) – includes dust, cooking and tobacco smoke, pollen and plant spores, animal dander, dust mites, molds, bacteria, and viruses. Exposure to Fine PM has been linked to many health risks including premature death (EPA.GOV).

• Gaseous Pollutants or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – These can come from flooring, gas cooking stoves, carpets, upholstered furniture, paint, adhesives, cleaning products, pesticides, new construction, electronics, and sadly enough air fresheners. One of the most prevalent VOCs in the home is formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.

Results from research show that VOCs from materials and finishes, cleaning products, personal care products and other consumer products result in increased risk of asthma, pulmonary infections, and allergies (Mendell 2007). Some chemicals may have health impacts at extremely low levels; studies have found that exposure to very small traces of VOCs in homes and schools can disrupt the endocrine system (hormones), gene activation, and brain development.

The best air purifiers reduce PM and VOCs. Reducing these in your home is important to your health.

Isn’t My HVAC System Filtering My Indoor Air?

You’re probably thinking that your HVAC system has air filters that you change every 1-3 months, so aren’t they filtering your indoor air?

While it is true that your HVAC has in-line air filters, these filters were really designed to protect your furnace and air conditioning system from dust and other large airborne particles. They will not remove fine PM or VOCs.

How to Remove Dangerous PM From Your Home

The best solution for removing indoor PM is a HEPA filter. In order to trap the finer, more dangerous particles that can travel deep into the lungs and cause health problems, you need a filter that incorporates a High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filter. True HEPA medical filters remove at least 99.97% of all airborne particles 0.3 microns in diameter or greater.

When buying an air purifier look for true HEPA medical filters. If the description doesn’t say HEPA medical filter, don’t buy it. Pay attention to the number of sq. ft. of HEPA medical filter. The higher the sq. footage of filter, the longer the filter will last and the higher the value to you.

How to Remove Unhealthy VOCs From Your Home

VOCs are generally so small they cannot be removed by HEPA filters. To remove these pollutants, you need a material called a “sorbent” which is a highly porous substance that can adsorb or bind with VOCs on a molecular basis across a large internal surface area.

The most common adsorbent (not a typo – there really is a word adsorbent) material used in air filters is activated carbon. One pound of activated carbon has a surface area equal to about 125 acres. Another adsorbent is the alumino-silicate crystal structure known as “zeolite”.

Activated carbon and zeolite have different pore sizes and structures, and when used together, they can adsorb a greater range of chemicals. Finally there are “chemisorbents” that are designed to remove specific chemicals and impregnated into the filter.

When evaluating air purifiers, pay special attention to the adsorbents. Adsorbent materials have a finite capacity, so the more activated carbon and/or zeolite present in your filter, the greater the capacity to remove VOCs and the longer the life of the filter.

Compare the number of pounds of activated carbon in air purifier filters. Determine if the filter has added adsorbents and chemisorbents. The best air purifiers have many pounds of activated carbon along with adsorbents and chemisorbents.

Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story (so don’t be fooled)

The CADR is flawed. CADR measures (1) an air filter’s effectiveness at removing specific particles-dust, pollen, and smoke; and (2) the volume of air cleaned during a 20-minute test.

Sounds great, right? Well, there’s more to the story.

There are good reasons to look beyond these numbers when deciding which air filter to buy. First, the CADR standard only tests for particle filtration and does not consider VOC removal which is critical for clean air.

Second, the range of particles tested is from 0.1 to 11.0 microns, but it does not specify results at removing smaller particles vs. larger particles, just overall removal.And, we know that the Fine PM is the most damaging to our health, it is important to know the air filters efficiency at removing these finer particles.

So, when comparing air purifiers, don’t bother using the CADR to decide. Why? Because an air purifier could have a very good CADR, but it could be failing to remove the most dangerous contaminants like Fine PM and VOCs.

What Does CFM Mean for Clean Air?

CFM is a measure of how many cubic feet/minute the air purifier handles. The higher the CFM, the more air changes per hour and the cleaner your air.

Here’s the formula to understand how many times an hour your air is changed/cleaned based on the air purifier’s CFM cleaning rate:

(CFM x 60 min) / (room height x width x length in feet)

Example: (400 CFM x 60 min) / (9′ x 40′ x 30′) = 2.2 changes/hour

Compare a lower CFM rating of 250:

(250 x 60) / (9′ x 40′ x 30′) = 1.4 changes/hour

The higher CFM rating of 400, cleans the air 36% more often than the lower rated version.

The air purifier you buy should have a high CFM to be most effective at cleaning your air.

Air Purifier Reviews – A Look at the Best

We searched the marketplace for air purifiers that could effectively remove PM and VOCs. We scoured the spec sheets on literally dozens of air filters and spoke with the manufacturers. We also looked at a lot of “best rated air filters” web sites (most are pushing one particular brand, certainly not the best). What we found was just a lot of plain old bad or misleading information.

Most of the companies that claimed their filters removed VOC’s were actually using filters “impregnated” with activated carbon and not a true carbon filter.

Kind of disappointing, right?

If you are serious about removing VOC’s and gases from your indoor air, you’ll want an air filter that measures their activated carbon in pounds, not ounces.

Ultimately, we found only a handful of companies that were making air purifiers that used significant amounts of both true HEPA medical filters and activated carbon in their filters. We included those in the final air cleaner rankings and reviews listed below.

Look at the Five Year Filter Costs

If you bought a Blueair 503 with SmokeStop, you’d pay a whopping $1490 in filters over five years. Compare that to the Austin Air Healthmate Plus at a fraction of the cost ($353).

Why We Recommend Austin Air Cleaners

Clearly, in terms of performance and long-term value, no other air cleaner manufacturer really comes close to Austin Air. As you can see from the chart above, the Austin Air Cleaners are ranked at the top in size of HEPA filter, number of pounds of Activated Carbon, added Chemisorbents, amount of air cleaned per minute (CFM), filter life and total five-year cost of ownership.

In fact, the Austin Air machines are the only ones who have a five-year filter cost LESS than the initial purchase price. That means the disparity in the total cost of owning those other machines is only going to INCREASE the longer you own them!

The more closely you look at Austin Air Cleaners, the more impressed you will become. In addition to having a large HEPA filter, pounds of Activated Carbon, additional VOC/gases removal capability, great air cleaning power and the lowest cost of ownership, the other benefits include:

• Austin Air unit is well-designed. By vacuuming the outside of the case, you are also vacuuming the pre-filter. This allows Austin Air to project an overall filter life of up to 5 years
• Only company to offer any type of filter warranty and it’s a full five years
• Made in USA for more than 30 years
• Made with highest quality materials certified to not off-gas; powder coated all metal housing
• Designed and built for continuous 24/7 operation
• Chosen by the US Government (after extensive independent testing) to fulfill the largest deployment of air cleaners in American history
• Selected by FEMA and The Red Cross to address serious indoor air quality concerns after 9/11

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Replacement filter for our #1 recommended air purifier for airborne mold, dust, pollen, VOCs, smoke. Like your original filter, this replacement filter is designed to last for up to 5 years, is made from the highest quality HEPA filter + Carbon & Zeolite and outperforms others.

You may put any replacement filter in any machine. For example, if you originally purchased a HealthMate, you may replace the filter with an Allergy Machine filter.

All replacement filters come with a new pre-filter.  Pre-filters are available in two colors that coordinate with your current machines color:  White for light colored machines (White and Sandstone) and Black for dark colored machines (Black and Midnight Blue/Navy).

Please specify which pre-filter color you desire when you place your order.

Click here for Filter Replacement Instructions

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The EnviroKlenz Everyday Odor Eliminator offers a solution to removing chemical and other odors! Now you can remove chemical odors and fragrances from carpet, wood flooring, and upholstery.

Normally, removing chemical odors from carpet, hardwood flooring and other surfaces involved weeks of airing out a home with the hope of reducing the concentration of VOCs.

Many carpet professionals will tell you that it is nearly impossible to remove “new carpet smell” but with the EnviroKlenz Everyday Odor Eliminator, you can now clean and deodorize new carpet smells and odors from your home.

It will also work to remove chemical odors from hard surfaces like flooring as well!

Depending on how you dilute it and apply it, it can literally clean odors out of and off of everything in your home…. soft or hard, fabric or steel.

To use dilute it 1:4 with clean tap water in a spray bottle. Use it like you would your normal favorite cleaning product. 

Please note: If you use the product on a soft surface like carpet, you'll need a water extractor to completely dry the surface. 

This cleaner does not release any chemicals or masking agents, so it's safe for everyone including those with chemical sensitivities. 

What Makes Enviroklenz Everyday Odor Eliminator so Special

• Removes new carpet odors, chemical smells, and malodors
• Non-toxic and fragrance-free
• Non-bleaching and nonstaining
• Safe to use on any water-safe surfaces, flooring, carpeting, upholstery, and for vehicle deodorization
• Neutralizes and removes VOCs and toxic vapors from your indoor environment
• Eliminates stubborn odors by destroying noxious chemicals and odors rather than just trapping particulates
• Does not release any chemicals or masking agents into your environment
• Perfect for people with chemical sensitivities

Safe Ingredients:

• Water
  · Magnesium Hydroxide/Magnesium Oxide
  · ZnO
  · TiO2
• Made in the USA.

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The EnviroKlenz HVAC filters are designed to neutralize and remove VOCs and toxic vapors from your indoor environment. Made with earth mineral technology that captures and destroys harmful compounds that normally sneak past your typical HVAC filters.

The filter is free of carbon and does not release any chemicals or masking agents back into your environment. 

The cartridges are effective for 3-4 months. Replaces your normal HVAC filter.

Available in a 1" depth. If you require a depth more than 1", you can consider purchasing a regular filter to pair with your 1" EnviroKlenz. For example, if your unit requires a 5" filter, you can pair a 1" EnviroKlenz filter with a 4" conventional filter. 

What Makes This EnviroKlenz HVAC Filter so Special

• Neutralizes and removes VOCs and toxic vapors from your indoor environment
• Eliminates stubborn odors by destroying noxious chemicals and odors rather than just trapping particulates
• Goes beyond your typical HVAC filter, which only removes bacteria and particles like dust and dander by removing VOCs, malodors, & particulates
• Safe to use in any furnace and HVAC system
• Made of safe earth minerals, free of carbon
• Does not release any chemicals or masking agents into your environment
• Effective for 3-4 months of use

Demonstration of Results: Chart below shows VOC reduction in air using EnviroKlenz HVAC Filter over 30 day period

Technical Specifications

• 1″ thickness
• Ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Magnesium Oxide, Titanium Dioxide
• Effective for 3-4 months of use
• Available in a variety of sizes - Lengths 12" thru 36" & Widths 12" thru 30" All sizes are the same price.
• Made in the USA.
  

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The EnviroKlenz Mobile Air System with UV Light has EnviroKlenz's advanced technology and HEPA filtration air system and adds UV Light for ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVC). The UV Light removes airborne particulates and allergens and inhibits the growth of captured microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and viruses. 

Not only does it have certified hospital-grade HEPA filtration, it also has a patented air cartridge that removes and neutralizes VOCs and odors. With this technology, it will remove airborne pollen, dust, odors, mold, gasses, fragrance, VOCs, allergens, bacteria, and more.

Plus, this model has the benefit of UV Lights that radiate on the HEPA filter for mold, bacteria, and virus destruction.

EnviroKlenz is effective against many chemical classes including: esters, terpenes, aromatic, amines, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and thiols. 

One unit covers up to 850 square feet and has 4 fan settings. The lowest setting is so quiet, you won't be able to hear it, but it will be cleaning your air. The medium and high settings produce a pleasant hum.

As an added benefit, it's easy to replace the filters and UV Lights, and you don't need any tools. 

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What Makes This Enviroklenz Air Purifier so Special

• UV lamps radiate on the collection side of the HEPA filter. Unlike systems that depend on inactivating organisms as they pass through the UV light in a short time, the UVC light continually shines on the collected organisms increasing the efficiency compared to other UV air purifiers
• Medical-grade HEPA filter removes 99.99% of airborne microns 0.3 and larger
• Medical-grade HEPA filter captures mold spores, microorganisms, dust, pet dander, and pollen
• EnviroKlenz patented air cartridge embedded with Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, and Titanium Dioxide neutralizes VOCs, chemical odors, and other odors
• Minerals in patented filter capture and/or neutralize chemical pollutants and VOCs
• Highly efficient “adsorptive neutralizers” for chemicals making them not only competitively advantageous over carbon, but ideal for multiple chemical sensitive people
• 4-speed blower: lowest is quieter than a whisper; CFM: 85, 150, 200 & 250
• No off-gassing due to baked on coating and metal construction
• Indicator light lets you know when it's time to change the filters and the UV lights
• The light is part of a monitoring system that measures the air resistance so you'll know when your filters are no longer performing efficiently. It's not based on a simple timer like some air purifiers. 
• Five Year Warranty (see below for details)
• Made in the USA

Technical Specifications

• 4-speed blower
• Dimensions: 15” wide by 15” deep 19” high
• Weight: 38 lbs.
• Medical-grade HEPA filter life: 2 years
• Time to replace your HEPA filter? Click here to order
• UV Bulbs life: 18-24 months
• Time to replace your UV bulbs? Click here to order
• EnviroKlenz Air Cartridge life: 4-5 months
• Actual lifetime is dependent on environmental conditions and chemical pollution concentration present
• Time to replace your air cartridge? Click here to order
• UV lights work with HEPA filter to destroy mold, bacteria, & viruses
• 30 Day Money Back Guarantee if not completely satisfied

Formaldehyde Reduction Test Results - EnviroKlenz 

The chart above shows the effectiveness of EnviroKlenz at removing dangerous levels of formaldehyde. The lines on the graph represent 3 different test runs. 

As you can see, after 60 minutes, the EnviroKlenz reduced formaldehyde levels by 50%. After six hours, levels were reduced to just 10-15% of the total.

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Five Year Warranty Information

Timilon, the maker of EnviroKlenz warrants this product and its parts against defects in materials or workmanship for five years labor and five-year parts from the original ship date. During this period, Timilon will repair or replace defective parts with new or reconditioned parts at Timilon’s option, without charge to you.

Shipping fees incurred from returns for under-warranty service will be paid by Timilon.

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Time to replace your EnviroKlenz Mobile Air System air cartridge? The cartridges are effective for 4-5 months.

These 14 x 14 air cartridges fit the EnviroKlenz Mobile Air System and the Mobile Air System with UV.

Regularly changing your filters will ensure that your EnviroKlenz is effective against chemical pollutants and VOCs to keep your indoor air clean and pure.

It's easy to replace the filters. Simply unscrew the thumb screws on your unit, slide out the old filter, insert the new filter, and reattach the metal panel. No tools are required.

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Time to replace your EnviroKlenz Mobile Air System HEPA filter? The filters are effective for 2-3 years.

This HEPA filter fit the EnviroKlenz Mobile Air System and the Mobile Air System with UV.

It's easy to replace the filters. Simply unscrew the thumb screws on your unit, slide out the old filter, insert the new filter, and reattach the metal panel. No tools are required.

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