Will it get stale smoke smell out of a house I just purchased ? Small room only or whole house? How many applications will it require? Thanks!
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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".
1940082
Depends on use. Constantly at least 6 months. I use mine in small room for cigarette smoking. Clears space in about 5 minutes. Yucky; I know, but it's cold outside now.
1312976
We use ours for 1/2 hour or so at a time and have no problem with fumes. There is very little noticeable smoke or odor. But if one used it continuously, there might be a need for some external ventilation.
868919
The best way to use it for your area would be to alternate rooms every other day. The specs state 625 sq. ft. on high but I alternate areas on setting four and it more than does the job. It pulls a lot of dust and debris from the air, so check the filters to wipe down clean at least every month! I've had mine about 3 months and my daily headaches stopped immediately. I've had NONE! i run it 24/7 and always put it in my bedroom overnight.
1589975
I have used mine 3 times so far and had it on for 1/2 hour and there was no smoke. It works great for me.
262568
I personally have not used it in an indoor situation but a friend of ours used it to remove a smoke smell from and jacket and he said it worked. Hope this helps.
1673175
I have a 1400 sq ft house. I keep it in the "great room"/kitchen area. It keeps that area clean and fresh and dust free. The odors don't seem to get to the bedroom areas, so it has a very positive effect, but I don't think it purifies as much as the busy area.
444271
Ozium is not a long term answer for your situation. It won't remove smoke odor from walls, etc. It is a great product for removing odors when they are there (preventing them from sticking to walls). Hope this helps!
209093
If you meant "bad" smoking smell, I would say "yes" it works to eradicate smoking smell from the air. My father smokes and unless I'm right in his presence when he's doing it, I don't smell it. I would say "yes." In general, yes, it works well for that. Pet smells, too, by the way. I have a dog, it doesn't smell in her room. Cuts down on the dust all through the (small) house. I'm glad I invested in one!
586579
Very little smoke leaks out. With my vent hood running, I never noticed a smoky smell in the house and it didn't set off the smoke alarm. The amount of smoke that leaks is about the same as a recently snuffed out candle.
222947
I use mine often while hunting. The vent on the unit above the heating mat gets warm, almost hot to the touch. Smoke emits from the top, and there is a pleasant smell. If used inside, I would have it near an open window.
154882
1 briquettes per 20 minutes. Although it has an exhaust tube to put out the window it still has some smoke coming out of it where you put the briquettes. Although it says it can be used in the house I recommend out in a garage or some place with better ventilation. It works great though; I really like it.
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We cannot Answer this question directly, because, We do not Smoke in this House any Longer. The Quality of the Air with regards to Ion's & Molecules in the Air & Purifying does Seem Better. The Best Solution would be to turn one Small area or a room into a smoke area & begin testing the Product in this One Area or Room. All Smoke REGARDLESS is HARMFUL Period. Smoke coming INTO the Body or Around the Body is very Harmful to the Lungs & Skin of a HUMAN Being. Sincerely, CPT Scott.
1172893
I bought this specifically because there was a smoker in the apt. Below us who smoked so much you would think the smoker lived with us. It helped a lot but there were still moments you could smell traces. And it only covered the area the box specified. I donit know if it would be as effective in a smoker's home. I also cleaned mine more often, by choice, to keep tar from building up.
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I have searched websites but can't find a direct answer. My home is 3000 sq. ft. I started out high to reach the whole house for one day. Then I put it on low and the whole smells fresh. I have cats and three dogs that stay in the house and still smells fires all day. Hope that helps. This machine to me is best on the market.
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I am sorry but I don't have cigarette smokers in my house. I can tell you that it seems to help with cooking odors, if that helps at all. My other suggestion is that if you get it, please clean it on a regular basis. Cleaning is easy, I waited too long because I thought it would be hard.
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Not sure what your question is for my unit it does a good job of filtering smoke in a small room