Any opinions if this device or the rod style work better at PREVENTING THE MUSTY SMELL?
1852288
If you're getting a musty smell, you don't have enough dehumidifying going on. This device works fine by itself keeping my safe dry, but I live in a low humidity area, have central AC which does it's own job keeping moisture in my house low, and I'm not constantly going in and out of my safe. Low humidity is something you can totally go "belt and suspenders" on. Get this, get a glow road, get a rechargeable dehumidifier from eva-dry... you will never make it too dry. To sum up, if you're getting a musty smell, you're not dry enough.
1852289
Haven't used the rod, but do use the M10 in conjunction with a rechargeable desiccant and have had no musty smells. Humidity is maintained in the 30-40% RH and temps 70-85 F .
91316
You can use the same diffuser - bottles are the same. I don't feel the comfort zone has as much pheromone in it. When I plug in my feliway I can smell it for weeks, whereas with the comfort zone I was only able to for a number of days. I guess the effectiveness may have to do with what issues you are dealing with.
601252
I think it works better higher up where it catches drafts. We put a container near where our dog sleeps on a three-foot-high bookshelf. When you walk by, you don't smell the dog.
811502
Elizabeth-This is a particulate filter, it will NOT remove ANY odor as there is no activated charcoal to remove odors. I would recommend a nuisance filter mask as a minimum. A half face respirator would be a better choice. Also, if the odors are that strong, I would look at the MSDS for the fragrances and look into better ventilation as part of the solution. The fragrance manufacturer should be able to recommend what type of respirator cartrige would be best.
2066153
Works best that way. The heat from the lights will keep the carbon dry. High humidity can clog the porous nature of carbon filters, and it stops eliminating odors.
1227047
I can definitely relate, as the smell is over powering. I use scented plug-ins in the areas where I use these and that has seemed to help. I've used this product over a year and either I have gotten used to the smell or it fades over time or the plug-ins work. I don't notice the smell anymore.
668507
I think you're correct. However, if you wanna get rid of a musty smell and mold in the basement this will do the job, if you're willing to pay more !money for your air conditioning. Your conditioning will compensate for any moldy air creeping in through the cracks of your house. this is my assumption, but I do know that the fan/ventilation system does work for conditioning your basement!
999390
I have had no issues in my vehicle with any odor. I have the on the inner firewall and inside the hood which gets quite warm. Just use a roller to make sure it sticks. Sounds like a good idea you have.
475974
Some odors are harder to remove than others and stale [cigarette?] smoke is one of the hardest to eliminate but you're definitely on the right track! What really works to eliminate odors is the ozone emitting component of this air purifier and forget about charcoal and HEPA filtration. That said, this particular unit would probably do the job for you but it does not produce as much ozone as some of the other air purifiers which strictly rely on ozone to eliminate odors. I would go with one of the "ozone only" air purifiers; run it on high in UNOCCUPIED areas and moving it from room to room until the entire house has been treated. You might find you will need to re-treat some areas but depending on the length of time you run the purifier, it will eventually eliminate 100% of the odor - usually after one "treatment".
1018100
I don't think it keeps out smells, since I smell the wood I'm cutting. I can smell finishes that I use. It might filter out some of the smell and allow you to work and use the bleach??
1176892
We had a rotten egg smell in our shower and we were recommended to replace the anode rod in our water heater. We did and the smell disappeared!
2238458
I think it does pretty good at keeping the smells in, I have noticed that when it gets full you can smell it but other than that I haven't noticed the smells.
804212
I have not noticed any odors or smells but this isn't my primary device so I don't use it a lot. I will deliberately check it and if there is any strange odor I will comment back. :)
785368
I haven't had that issue. Maybe try vinegar to neutralize any smell and then your regular detergent.
1594090
As I remember the A Plus Filter says it uses a better type of carbon based molecule to trap odors. I have no way of knowing if it is better. But the air is fresh in the basement. Is it fresher than before? Can't tell without some quantitative guidelines and measurements. For me it was "chicken soup": couldn't be any worse than the plain carbon filter and might be better.
571448
should work okay if you don't mind the smell. i'd try it on something else disposable first if i were you and see if you like it.
960471
I am using the fan for woodburning pyrography and it works beautifully. I try to keep the fan as close to the work as possible and it removes quite a bit of the smoke and odor, not all but quite a bit. I used to stink up the whole room, now much less.