We are considering this unit for our small historic boutique hotel. Can you describe the odor from the machine? Is it offensive?
1172212
The odor from these machines is similar to that of outside air just after a lightening storm. It's is a fresh type of odor but keep in mind this unit is not tone used in occupied spaces - it is much too strong for that. The space should be aired out after use before the space is occupied. Also it is important to remember that the source of the odor you're trying to remove must be eliminated for this to work - it will remove it but will not keep it from returning.
1172213
It smells like a terrycloth towel hung out on a line all sunny day. Like ozone. It is not to be used in a space with people or pets in it at the moment. You can enter after and air it out a half hour.
1172214
According to the directions you are not supposed to breath in the air that is put out from the Ozone Generator. In our application we let it run in a closed environment then aired out the area for about 1 hour prior to anyone entering. That said, there is no real odor to speak of, more like a clean air smell i can most closely attribute to a no fragrance Febreeze.
1172215
Yes it is offensive however you can use it in the night time for few hours and when you come back you won't smell anything. You cannot use this machine when people are around.
1172216
Smells like plastic at first. The machine is meant to used without people in the space. Let it run for an hour as is cleans the odors out of the air and then I would open a window or shut it off for a bit before letting people enter.
1172217
The scent is not offensive at all. In fact, I find it quite pleasing, and run it everyday in my home just because I like the scent better then just "neutral" air.I HIGHLY recommend.
1847344
Thanks for the advice. I would hate to spend all that money on this machine for it to break just because I love the smell of Pine-Sol!
2217245
We have the earlier model and like it so much we bought two more for my mother and my daughters who are now addicted. It's pretty sterile as long as all you put in it are clean towels/linens, so unless the internal electronics are shorting out, there's nothing to smell. At least our three don't have any noticeable odor(s).
1605625
I've been - very happily - using this product for 3 years and never had an medicinal odor problem. I would make sure the machine is notthe source of the smell by wiping it clean. I would also leave the filter in the sun for a few ours, put it back in the purifier and run it on max speed for a 5-10 minutes. If none of these measures work, I'd send it back for a replacement.
667747
There was an immediate odor on application but I live in a single one bedroom apartment and did a coffee table and end table right in the living room with just the immediate living room window open and a bedroom window open for a cross breeze and I did not feel overwhelmed by fumes or anything. It was surprising better than I was expecting, (I was expecting something that burned my eyes or nose like bleach) and the scent did not linger for days after. Just vent the place and I think you would be just fine.
1122185
I'm not sure how helpful this is, but we also bought one 6 months ago, I can't remember if it had an odor but if it did it doesn't now. I'd wipe it down if you haven't and leave it in an open space to air out and see how it does.
1881503
I'm not sure my son was running the business before I took over and he is too busy with his other business to look for receipts or anything. All I know is the machine has never worked and like I said, when we went to use it the client said, oh it's smelling like its burning.I SHUT IT OFF AND HAVE NEVER USED IT SINCE.
680330
Is this a new machine? If so it may take some time to get used to the smell. Make sure it is not on sanitize while you are in the room. Do you have it high enough and facing a return air vent? I put mine on the top of a book shelf and point it towards my return air vent with the A/C on auto for the fan. You have to put a certain feet high but I can not remember. I am 5'3" and it was probably almost a foot higher than me just guessing.Hope this helps!
828050
The smell of the POrtable High Frequency machine smells like the pool. I'm not exactly sure why, but I would think because it is killing the bacteria it has similar properties. Don't quote me on this.
1369967
I have not noticed any problems with an odor coming from this machine and I am sensitive to odors myself.
1730486
Building codes aside for a second, I thought odors were an issue and that venting inside will work from a function standpoint, there is the odor issue. Thank you for your time. I do appreciate it.
416520
I absolutely love mine!! I don't recall any bad smell. It is very pretty and adds a bit of flair to any room!!
1271181
It's not bad. It does have an odor that reminds me of industrial grease or lightly like paint remover but not nearly as strong. I would suggest you be in a ventilated area.
344461
Not at all--and I'm very sensitive to those kinds of odors. It's in my finished basement with limited ventilation, and I sit near it when I knit and there is no odor.
421757
Hello,I got this vac and have had no problems. There was a bit of a smell the very first time I used it, but by the second time there was nothing noticeable. Mine has been a wonderful machine to use with absolutely no problems. I hope that you have the same experience.
1405305
That's kind of broad. The small unit is for a very small room, if you want to smell it, get a bigger one. Smells like ozone.
1336792
Hi- I had no odor with mine. I really like it but it is very firm so if you don't like firm you should pass