(Part 2) Best home air purifiers according to redditors
We found 1,003 Reddit comments discussing the best home air purifiers. We ranked the 272 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
The one seen was a kickstarter sometime in 2018 from the looks of it. The same company made this which is pretty much it with an hourglass look.
As others have mentioned, it’s not you, it’s the cooking of Indian food.
We flip houses so we are very proactive about Preventing Indian food smell from being absorbed in the house.
We have this issue too but have found the following things really help with preventing the smell from entering any bedroom:
GermGuardian GG1000
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G2BESO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kBJZCb5AV8GM8
I am sorry you are going through this. I am also sorry for some of the negative comments on here- although most of them were helpful! I hope this helps.
try an ozone generator
https://www.amazon.com/Airthereal-MA10K-PRO-Industrial-Generator-Sterilizer/dp/B07D8MC68M
(that's just an example of one, research or rent one)
> my wife and I have been having really bad allergy attacks at night.
I have been having the same thing happen, but not my wife. We bought a purple bed about 6 months ago and love it and also got a new cat around the same time. Not sure if its the mattress or the cat.
I did install a cheap air filter in our bedroom and it has greatly alleviated my allergies, so i am guessing its due to the cats.
The policy of appeasement is good in theory, but not always great in practice. For a slightly more extreme example look how "just going along with it" went for the leaders of Europe when Hitler came around. They too just wanted to keep the peace, because that would be easiest and best; but appeasement doesn't work when you are trying to appease someone who takes a mile for every inch you give.
Now for the future, I would say that it would be better if your MIL would visit on your turf if at all possible, and that if she continues to refuse to take your allergy seriously you don't go visit. It doesn't matter if she gets offended, it doesn't matter if your husband whines "how hard it is for him now", nothing matters but your health. If your husband refuses to acknowledge that then he needs to see someone who will screw his head on straight and give him a swift kick in the ass.
Also since you are going to stay with them may I suggest you bring an air purifier? Something like this could be helpful to keep some of the unseen pet dander particles out of the air for you. My brother is super allergic to dust and an air purifier has really helped cut down on his sneezing/leaking reactions to dust.
Airthereal MA10K-PRO Industrial Ozone Generator 10,000 mg/h High Capacity O3 Machine Air Cleaner for Large Rooms Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8MC68M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wwRoDbM59VCX5
Apparently the Kovoda Air Purifier:
https://www.amazon.com/KOVODA-Purifier-Anti-Gravity-Hourglass-Filterless/dp/B07H79VD2L/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=antigravity+water+drop&qid=1556555586&s=gateway&sr=8-1
The people in the video just removed the hour glass part.
It's $140 and is just a trick of the light.
Ionic purifier and ozone generator https://www.amazon.com/Plixio-Portable-Eliminating-Purifier-Generator/dp/B00NI2R0UU
Probably something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Sylvan-Ozone-Generator-3500mg-Output/dp/B001J2GNW2
Health effects: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html
>Potential risk of experiencing:
>Decreases in lung function
>Aggravation of asthma
>Throat irritation and cough
>Chest pain and shortness of breath
>Inflammation of lung tissue
>Higher susceptibility to respiratory infection
I agree, more than improbable actually.
I think I have the exact same air filter as OP. Its this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EIDFSBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Even if it was working why would anyone not look at a filter once during the 6 months to see what kind of dust its collecting? You're supposed to clean it out regularly
And was OP and his wife both not curious about what kind of dust it was picking up? I was opening mines up like after an hour of use because you want to see if its working. Very hard to believe that curiosity would not get the better of them until 6 months later.
Thank you, I'm aware that any type of smoke is terrible for pets so I use one of these sploofs in conjunction with this air purifier which I can't recommend enough.
If you insist on staying, I suggest at least buying a HEPA air filter.
For example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W54K29J
I have two of these in different rooms in my house and they work great. Filters are vacuumable which is pretty awesome.
If you mean one that's meant to purify a room like this, chances are it won't be able to completely remove the smell. They do help purify the air, but it's not concentrated enough for something like what your describing.
a mask filter would probably be your best bet for actually cleaning the air your breathing.
If you only care about the smell, I'd look at some odor-eliminator ideas from /r/trees
There is a post warning about toxicity, so some of the stuff there might not be what you need.
Honestly, I'm just anal-retentive about the dust on my machine, I wipe it down like once a week with a microfiber cloth. Most modern cases come with a removable or easily accessible air filter on the front and bottom intakes. Outside of that, disconnecting everything and giving it a good blast with some canned air every few weeks is a good practice.
Of course, if you work in an exceptionally dusty environment, you might wanna look into some sort of air purifier or something. And a good vacuum.
It's a machine that produces ozone to kill bacteria, etc
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvan-Ozone-Generator-3500mg-Output/dp/B001J2GNW2
D: You should get an air filter! I just got one and it's really helpful.
https://www.amazon.com/KOVODA-Purifier-Anti-Gravity-Hourglass-Filterless/dp/B07H79VD2L/
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If you can afford it I'd recommend getting a HEPA air filter to clean the air, since airborne pollutants are more dangerous than the raw stuff ;) (it also helps with kitchen smoke, aerosal sprays, incense, etc that might get at the birds).
My allergist’s number one piece of advice was to get an allergy filter/air purifier to run at night. Just something simple like this:
Air Purifier
I literally could not survive without it.
Another option for removing solvents is an ozone generator. The ozone will react with any remaining organic compounds. Close the house off. Turn on the generator to high. Use fans to circulate and let it run for a day or two.
Just don't be in the house when it is running! The ozone could actually create compounds more dangerous than the original solvent.
Afterwords, open the windows and vent the house for another day or two.
Here is a simple ozone generator. Don't get a fancy one. Keep it simple. Just over $100.
http://www.amazon.com/Living-Fresh-Ionizer-Cleaner-Purifier/dp/B004FGNTYE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1382369564
As someone that hates dust and has two 55lb hairy dogs, I'll just mention my experience. Note that I have a whole-home HVAC (central AC / heat pump) system.
The whole-whole system has an air filter in the air handler, so it picks up dust as it moves through the system. The issue is that there isn't enough pressure in the system to fully circulate the air from the floor to the returns at the top of the walls.
So while air is circulating, there is not enough pressure to change the direction of the dust particles.
With that said, I bought myself a winix air purifier which I use in my bedroom while I sleep. As I spend a solid 8 hours each day there, it made the most sense to put the purifier in there. I run the purifier on the 'high' setting which 1) has enough power to really move the air in the room and pick up a SIGNIFICANT amount of dust, and 2) provide 'white noise' while I sleep.
tl;dr: Get a properly sized air purifier for the room. They help.
I have a Honeywell Air Genius 5 which has a washable filter and it seems to work pretty well for my small, two bedroom apartment. It would be ideal for me to have two, one in the living room and one in my bedroom, but it already makes a considerable difference. I can tell if my roommate has turned it off while I was away the moment I walk through the door.
Honeywell AirGenius5 Air Cleaner/Odor Reducer, 250 sq. ft. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P7SVHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TwRCybGTYHGAX
Ozium spray is great for a short term fix, but they also make a gel (Amazon link) that is quite good - I leave one in the drawer at work where i keep my gym clothes, its been smelling good for months now.
The spray is strong and unpleasant for the first minute after spraying, but that fades quickly.. just be sure to spray a very small amount, the stuff is super powerful!
Another option is an air purifier, i have this one and it keeps my house smelling fresh while also filtering a lot of dust and dander.
the one I have isn't made anymore, but I think my friend has this on
https://www.amazon.com/Airthereal-MA10K-PRO-Industrial-Generator-Sterilizer/dp/B07D8MC68M/ref=sr_1_16?crid=2AJ00G9VG0GF2&keywords=ionizer+air+purifier&qid=1561953335&s=gateway&sprefix=ioniz%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-16
except his has a car plug
I have this one (It's actually an air purifier, too) and the filters can just be rinsed out and reused. It asks me to rinse it about every 6-8 weeks and its on most of the time due to the high level of dust where I live.
I agree with BorkinUpTree that it won’t replace meds, etc. But an air purifier is a good idea anyway. This is a pretty good deal if you have a small room LEVOIT Air Purifier (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071D58ZY5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TXIIDbWFR4CJH). Or if you have a larger room, the Coway (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01728NLRG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R0IIDb1FMW1PV) or the large room Levoit is good (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W54K29J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GZIIDb63270W0). Just don’t use an ionizing setting or get one that emits ozone. They help a lot with the general funk and odor of a room that doesn’t have a lot of circulation. The HEPA filter takes out allergens and dust as well. Sorry about your little guy with pneumonia, it’s so frustrating when they’re sick. Good luck!
Two giant long haired cats in a 1-br here!
As a long-term and just overall better for your lungs solution, you'll want one of these for sure. It's affordable because it's not necessarily for pollen or micro-allergens but more for bigger particles like dust and cat hair.
I bought it just so we're not unknowingly breathing in hair while we sleep but it solved the brush issue! I have definitely seen if I have it off for a day or two, the cat hair will re-appear all over my brushes again. I keep the filter right on the floor in my bedroom next to the vanity and keep it running on low at all times. You won't regret it!
Honeywell AirGenius 5 Air Cleaner/Odor Reducer 250 sq. ft. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P7SVHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9ufVBbYP1QXAB
We have this one. We like it. It’s good for allergies and keeps the air nice. I would recommend looking into it. It’s a bit pricey but if you want something you can have running for a decent amount of time then I would recommend it.
We also have a commercial ozone generator for when we want to clear the room after the evening. Works for all smells you just have to be out of the room when you run it.
Mammoth Commerical Ozone Generator 7000mg Industrial Heavy Duty O3 Air Purifier Deodorizer Sterilizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071721YG5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bzfVBbG6KPFM9
This is the exact one we have and it’s nice.
Both options are good. But if you just want the smell gone I would recommend the ozone generator. If you want something to actually take allergens and such out of the air I would recommend the Honeywell.
Do yourself a favor and have an ozone machine handy. It will eliminate any smell. Read up on how it works and use only as needed.
Airthereal MA10K-PRO Industrial Ozone Generator 10,000 mg/h High Capacity O3 Machine Air Cleaner for Large Rooms Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8MC68M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Ti1PDb8RN3CNX
Get a 3M mask with filters and you can clean it fine.
Then invest in one of these (I own three and am allergic to dust):
http://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-Whispure-Purifier-Cleaner-AP51030K/dp/B00440EKRG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451960659&sr=8-1&keywords=whirlpool+air
If the place has central air/heat, get the vents cleaned and deodorized (~$200 depending on the size). If you haven't already you can paint as well, this usually makes a huge difference.
If it really bothers you, you can also rent/purchase an ozone generator. Make sure no one is home if you end up using this, typically 1 hour treatments per area are sufficient for most odors.
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvan-Variable-Generator-5000mg-Adjustable/dp/B001J2GNW2
-Practice Yoga
-Practice T.M.
-Practice Butyeko
-Soft running 3x a week (running very slowly)
-Start using Co2 trainer found here
-Consult with a pulmonologist.
-Watch dairy consumption (inflammation)
-Take mushroom supplements. These ones are good
-Get an air filter for the house that regulates the air your breathe. The one I use. Make sure to replace the filters regularly.
-Laundry day every week so you can wash the sheets and pillow cases of dust.
-More houseplants=fresher air.
-Avoid triggers
https://www.amazon.com/KOVODA-Purifier-Anti-Gravity-Hourglass-Filterless/dp/B07H79VD2L/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=antigravity+water+drop&qid=1556555586&s=gateway&sr=8-1&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app
hi,
Unless you have a clean room type setup, I am not sure I see the need for a HEPA filter. I have a rather large unit in my living room that was around 250.00 this is a pretty high end unit. It has a CAD (Clean air delivery) rating of something like 250 square feet. I belive this means it will turn over all the air in that 250 sq ft room 4 times per hour. I have cats, and a parrot, and use it to keep that room from smelling like a zoo. It does WONDERS for the smell, but its not like its filtering out much of anything from the room per se. Cat hair still sticks to the couches, I still have to dust the TV, etc.
Now, if you have a clean room type setup, you are going to want/need a forced air type setup that basically creates a gigantic vaccuum in the room to ensure all particulate matter is collected, but I dont see how you could do this on that small of a budget, this is more of a classic bunny suit/gloves, booties type setup, where you are actively trying to keep any particulates from entering the room first, and then filtering the room to catch anything that may have come in.
ISO standards have classes for cleanrooms, they range from 1-10. (10 being more like where computer chips are fabricated, I want to say for a good juice lab you want a class 6 room, but again, I am not an expert on the subject).
So, what are you trying to filter in your room?
I realize this sounds so trashy, but I have made it my practice to mix juice on my stove top (glass top stove) with the vent fan on high, to suck any fumes/smells up the hood and out of hte house. this seems to be working great for me. What is your setup like? where do you mix? any other things that could help give you better answers?
EDIT : looking at some of your other posts, it looks like you have a better grasp on this than I had thought. how big is your "lab"? if its a standard bedroom sized (under 200 sq ft) and you dont need a commercial unit, look at this: http://www.amazon.com/Winix-WAC9500-Ultimate-PlasmaWave-Technology/dp/B004VGIBZK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1425328913&sr=8-6&keywords=winix+filter
I keep mine on high setting 24/7. I bump it to Turbo when the room smells at all. Turbo is a bit loud, like having a large fan on in the room, on high, you can barely hear it. I have it in a 14 X 24 room, and it seems to do wonders in there, in a bedroom sized room, I think it could be what you are after.
I have this one at home and it seems to have cut down on some of my symptoms. I still take a Claritin every day, but this helps at night when the pill is wearing off.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002KMILVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Get an air filter and put it near your PS4.
Edit: Like this one.
Tower fans are nice, have a small footprint, and will add some background white noise. Same with tower-style air purifiers -- I have this one in the living room & my dog's bedroom.
Strategically placed bird feeders & birdhouses in your yard could help, too. Alternatively, you can go with /r/ShittyLifeProTips and make a hole in your roof so that squirrels and roof rats can get into your attic. You'll enjoy some weird scratching noises and minor electrical fires at the worst times!
Current code calls for a smoke alarm in every room. Don't remove the smoke alarm.
You can, however, install an old work round box in the hallway, kill the breaker the smoke alarm is on, fish some 14/2 through to where the smoke alarm is with a fish tape, wire nut to the hot/neutral/ground for the smoke alarm (leave the red traveler alone, if present), and install a pull chain fixture on your new round box. The smoke alarm circuit doesn't have to be dedicated; you can tap it for a light fixture. But leave the smoke alarm in place. Fire safety is no joke.
Oh, and prime everything with shellac and buy yourself an ozone generator to handle the smoke smell.
Edit: typo
Crazy cat lady here, I have four in my apartment. Unless they are lying to me, everyone that comes over is always shocked I have cats because it doesn't smell like it "should". I have two air purifiers in the house these and I have this one that sits directly on top of the litter box. I've had my four cats around 10 years and also fostered probably about... 30. So I feel like I've tried it all and I finally have a good ritual and set up. I use this litter box because it's big and tall which they prefer but also easy to get inside when it's time to clean. I use this track mat because so far it's really done the best to keep the litter from traveling far from the box. And like you, I clean it 2-3 times a day. The litter that is. I use this litter which is LIGHT YEARS better than anything else I've ever used. One of my cats also has horrible allergies and this is the one litter I've found that she doesn't react to. It also doesn't dust so you don't have to constantly feel like poofs of litter are showing up around the house or on the carpet or furniture. I also vacuum every single day. I have one vacuum I use for the floor where there may be litter tracked and another I use that never touches litter. I think this is fairly important. This vacuum honestly is the best I've found for hair. Miracle worker. Unless you can afford the Dyson Animal. I also have this spray that I'll use for my carpet and fabric once a month or so and I feel like it makes a huge difference. And then lastly I also keep windows open whenever I can and I have this diffuser and put oil in it a few times a week and let it run for a bit, plus it looks cool with the lights :) Oh! and one last thing that I think is great... put one of those cardboard scratch pads near the litter box so the cat has to step over it to get anywhere else. Like off the track mat but near the box. I do this and all the cats inevitably use the scratch pad for fun when walking by it but I'm convinced it also cleans their paws from any litter left over before they start walking around the rest of the house!
I live in Canada, a locally available filter I bought a couple years back is what I use; The Honeywell Round Air Purifier 50150-N 12
The damm thing is loud as hell so I have the timer set to avoid running at night. And I have a dog as well; one that barely sheds hair- even so, pets are even more reason to get a filter running.
The air purifier market is really subjective per product; I'd probably stick to Amazon if you want to find good ones. I'll most likely buy a couple more off Amazon and place them throughout the house.
And finally of course; air quality. Yes, there is a notable difference the second you use purifier regularly, the latter being: less boogers, less dust falling everywhere.
I'm really sorry to hear that happened! Sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now. Just remember that you are doing everything that you can, because that's all that you really can do. No point in beating yourself up over things you can't control. Life gets busy, but the very fact that you took your baby to the vet shows you are a better pet mom than most pet owners. Just do what you can when you can, and know that he will get better.
You might consider making Pip's breakfast ahead of time or in batches so that you only have to scoop some into his bowl. Technically you can do the same for you. /r/MealPrepSunday is a pretty big sub with lots of advice for doing just that.
As for depression, do you have anyone you can talk to? It helps to have a buddy or family member to vent to and get advice. Not everyone has this, but it certainly helps. Otherwise you can feel free to vent to me. I'm not the wisest 26 year old, and also I'm a 26 year old, but hey, I'm here with a metaphorical ear.
The Rabbit Air is a good purifier, but it's also upwards of $500. I'm not sure what kind of money you have for a purifier, but a reasonably priced alternative would be this.
Just give your little guy lots of love and as much attention as you can. He'll come around :)
Oh, I just linked the first one I could google. This one is mine. Or I should say, my mom's.
For future reference, something like this would be incredibly helpful. It'll completely sanitize the smell in the room in 15 minutes.
We have this one. We have three dogs and it helps a TON! It has a quiet mode that I never hear when it's on.
An ozone generator does the trick. You can sometimes rent them from places like Sunbelt or Home Depot, or an even cheaper option is get something like this off Amazon. I bought one about like that specifically for my vehicles, I just run an extension cord to it, sit it in the center console, turn it on, close all the doors/windows and leave it sit for a few hours. Air it out before getting in the truck though, that shit can be a little toxic in enclosed spaces. If you can still smell it, repeat treatment until you can't anymore.
https://www.amazon.com/GermGuardian-AC5250PT-Cleaning-Sanitizer-Reduction/dp/B00895ICIK/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494882645&sr=8-5&keywords=air+purifier works perfectly
I bought one of these air purifiers, I feel like it really makes a difference with the fur in the air. We also have a roomba. But yeah, I'm still covered in fur if he comes near me. (For context, I live in a 1,000 sqft apartment.
I got this one as it has pretty good ratings and it ships directly to UAE. Let's see it it's any good after it arrives which will be a while as it was somehow send to Riyadh by mistake :).
This is weirdly late, but use a smokebuddy.
Just blow all the smoke through it. It's full of activated charcoal. As long as you're not smoking in an overly smelly way, like joints or blunts that keep burning when you're not hitting them, the smell will stay pretty minimal.
Get the air freshener Ozium if you really want to zap the smell in a hurry. It's made especially for covering up smoke odors and works amazingly (despite smelling only so-so). I use it when I need to answer the door or something during a medicating sesh.
I have this filter in my bedroom because I am slightly allergic to dogs. Keeps my room pretty much odor free, running on low all day. germ guardian
Grab a smoke buddy for even less smell. Won't get all of it but it makes a big difference.
https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Purifier-Cleaner-Filter-Removes/dp/B00GOIX3E2/
I see. Depends...this one for example is 99 USD in the US and has UV light Pure Enrichment PureZone 3-in-1 True HEPA Air Purifier - 3 Speeds Plus UV-C Air Sanitizer - Eliminates Dust, Pollen, Smoke, Household Odors and More - with Whisper-Quiet Operation and Auto Off Timer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JKDAN2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hQV4BbHGD70J3
I have 2 cats. I scoop their litter at least once per day and vacuum up any debris they track around. I also got a UV air purifier for their bathroom, which cuts down on the smell so much so that when I walk by the bathroom, the only time I can smell anything is if they've failed to completely cover their mess (without the purifier, I could smell every time they used their boxes). And after I replaced my carpets with hard flooring, cleaning up their hairballs/vomit is super easy (Nature's Miracle is my go-to).
Get an ozone generator.
something like this one (we got this one)
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-SKY1057-Purifier/dp/B004FGNTYE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1458999635&sr=1-1&keywords=living+fresh+3500+sqf+ozone+ionizer+cleaner+ionic+air+purifier+clean+air
Turn it on low when you are home, and crank to high when you leave for work.
it will seep into all the places where the smell originates and neutralize it.
There are some people who are sensitive to ozone, so adjust the setting when they are home accordingly.
we had a room that smelled of dog pee....boom. no more, and no new carpet
we had a room that smelled strongly of smoke....boom. no more and no new carpet.
Then we just leave it in the basement to fight that low-level mildew smell that can happen, and the HVAC system which circulates the air, makes sure the rest of hte house gets a bit of ozone too.
The ozone dissipates within about 30 minutes after you turn off the machine, depending on how much ventilation is in that room with the machine.
LEVOIT LV-PUR131 Air Purifiers for Home with True HEPA Filter, Cleaner for Large Room, Allergies, Pets, Smokers, Smoke, Dust, Odor Eliminator, Air Quality Monitor, Energy Star, 2-Year Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W54K29J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_txSBCbPC7RG7Y
Air cleaner -
https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-AirGenius5-Cleaner-Odor-Reducer/dp/B009P7SVHS/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1492533232&sr=1-12&keywords=honeywell+air+purifier
Ozone Purifier - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012OW48M2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Exhaust Fan -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LCEUEK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-04383A-Allergen-Reducing-Cleaner/dp/B00EIDFSBG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418019223&sr=8-4&keywords=air+purifier
I ended up with one of these, but mainly to reduce dust. It works fairly well, but I can't comment on how good it is for overall allergen reduction.
Have you tried nasal lavage (jalai neti)? You basically mix up some warm saline solution (salt and clean water in a bowl) and wash out your sinuses. You can use a rubber bulb ear syringe or a neti pot. There are some water pik type machines that also work. It takes a while to get the hang of it. Gargling warm or hot salt water is also not a bad idea. If there's stuff that you're allergic to in the environment that's collecting in your nose, it can cause irritation that leads to coughing, and post nasal drip that will irritate your throat.
You might also try an over the counter steroid nasal spray for your nose like Beconase and see if it helps any. Maybe you can cut back on the inhaler dose to a level that produces fewer side effects if you wash allergens away and spray your nose. Your sinuses drain down into your throat and lungs, so anything you do that reduces inflammation and irritation there is likely to help out with your throat and coughing.
I'm a fan of the little plug-in UVC air purifiers, they kill mold spores, makes a huge difference for me. About $35 at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/GermGuardian-GG1000-Pluggable-Deodorizer-Guardian/dp/B000G2BESO
https://www.everydayhealth.com/sinus-infection/irrigating-your-sinuses-with-neti-pots-nose-sprays/
If I were you I would ask the doctor about cough syrup too, and also see if you can get allergy tested (if you haven't already) and find out what kind of stuff you're allergic to.
Mold, dust, pollen, are all common triggers, so anything you can do to improve the air quality around you (UVC purifier) and wash that stuff away (rinsing out your nose, gargling, etc.) will help you out if those are triggers for you.
Good luck!
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I'm allergic to both dogs and cats and I have both. This list is more of the "nuclear options" just because of how severe my pet and dust allergies are, but even doing these things on a less extreme scale would probably help:
Edit to add: On the topic of vacuuming, I'm getting this for Christmas and I'm hopeful that it will make vacuuming her spot on the couch easier than hauling the full sized vacuum up there
Room is about 13x13
This is the rabbit:
https://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Air-MinusA2-Ultra-Purifier/dp/B003CT55YW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504635670&sr=8-3&keywords=rabbit+air+filter+spa+700a
I'm using the charcoal filters.
Also this:
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-SKY1057-Purifier/dp/B004FGNTYE/ref=sr_1_19?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1504635707&sr=1-19&keywords=ionic+air+purifier
There is a plug in air purifier for smaller to medium size rooms to start you off with something cheap. The filter is even to help rid cigarette smoke. Also, I understand that feeling. I dealt with that until I was able to move out. I'd also recommend politely asking them to not smoke in your room.
Febreze heavy duty plug ins are cheap and help with all types of odors, including smoke. The fabric spray can be spritzed on your clothes, definitely wash everything when you can. Also, does your dryer have a steam refresh option? If so, that would really help you before school. Takes a few minutes and gets rid of a lot of the smell.
I second keeping you door closed at all times and using a towel. You could also actually buy a protector for the bottom of your door to better prevent it getting in, these are also cheap on amazon. Keep your windows open as much as you can and open your closet door when you do.
I'm also putting another link for amazon for these charcoal eliminator bags. You can hang them in your closet or put them in your dresser. All of this will help a lot, but of course not fully rid of it. And if you're able to, don't wear your clothes around them while smoking. Change right before school. If they drive you, roll down the window or at least crack it. Hope this helps.
Edit - Don't over spray with cologne either. It can actually make the smell worse. Spritz 1-2 times on your neck depending on how strong the smell is. I'm a female and learned this the hard way with my perfume when in school.
Here is the first one I mentioned -
Hamilton Beach True Air Plug-Mount Odor Eliminator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PWSQMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a0TSDbJDP5WW7
Here is another good one as well -
Germ Guardian Pluggable Air Purifier & Sanitizer, Eliminates Germs and Mold with UV-C Light, Deodorizer for Odor from Pets, Cooking, Laundry, Diapers, Room Freshener for Small Rooms, GG1000 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000G2BESO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_K0TSDbY4M5NGV
Charcoal bags -
Bamboo Charcoal Air Purifying Bag (4 Pack), 200g Natural Air Purifying Bags, Activated Charcoal Odor Eliminators, Car Air Purifier, Closet Freshener, Home Air Purifier, Odor Eliminating Charcoal Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8S735Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Y4TSDbKP3M80S
https://www.amazon.com/Discreet-Smoker-Smell-Proof-11x9/dp/B072J1ZN6X/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=smell+proof+bags&qid=1554644553&s=gateway&sr=8-4 to store the pax in after vaping
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https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Purifier-Cleaner-Filter-Removes/dp/B00GOIX3E2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1FJUYUA1C0ADR&keywords=smoke+buddy&qid=1554644586&s=gateway&sprefix=smoke%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4 to exhale into
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H79VD2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lCwVCbS0MH9VJ
В оригинальном посте есть ссылка, в комментариях также пишут что стекло можно убрать.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H79VD2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7wsVCb2NK3P65
You could get one of these maybe?
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvan-Ozone-Generator-3500mg-Output/dp/B001J2GNW2
This type of product works, check in the lining of your windows and seat belts carpet ect.
I've been using this model since March 2014, and it has served me well and still runs great.
It's currently out of stock, but it looks like you can get the black model (which as far as I can tell is identical except for color) and it's in stock and actually several dollars cheaper for some reason.
I have severe asthma / allergies and it does the trick. I chose it after doing a whole lot of research on affordable HEPA air purifiers that don't emit ozone. This is pretty much the best you'll find it seems, and I doubt much has changed in the 2 years since I've bought it.
Be vary careful what model you end up buying because some models may be way cheaper but you won't be able to find filters for them anywhere because they're out of production. That's one of the many reasons I ended up going with the one I have. Availability of filters, affordability, reliability, and effectiveness. But if you throw affordability out of the window you can prob fine an even better one, but it's going to cost a whole lot more.
It's a HEPA air purifier. It cost a few hundred bucks but it is awesome. Whenever we change the filters, it's amazing to see how much crap the filters suck up. And we've had it for five years running 24/7, so money well spent.
Edit: We have this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00440EKRG/
Something I've found helpful is to run an air purifier near my head at night. I like to take only half a Zyrtec pill because I get too spacey in the morning otherwise. The purifier helps bridge the gap.
Just be sure to vacuum off or replace the pre-filter and wash the permanent filters every few weeks or so during peak season. You'll be amazed at how much junk it catches.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ANEPYO/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JKDAN2M/ & Underdog vape to Sploofy
> This is the reason HVAC companies can get away without testing duct leakage!
How can I get this tested? I'm guessing I probably shouldn't use the company that installed the system.
> The return side of the system is under negative pressure -therefore sucking in air from leaks.
Good point.
> Adding a high MERV filter to an existing system often increases filter bypass and return side leakage, especially if the filter is at the wall rather than immediately under the blower.
Very interesting, I had never considered that a high-MERV filter could actually do a worse job of cleaning the air.
So would you argue that MERV 12 is overkill for a HVAC system? What would you recommend?
> What you need is a good quality stand alone air cleaner/filter. Put it in the room where you spend time.
I have done that also with our bedroom, but perhaps it's not a good model, it's one of these. Thoughts?
I have this air purifier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EIDFSE8/ref=twister_B01M8IOHH2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. Would leaving it on reduce the amount of my PC collects?
Something to add after doing what the others suggested is get the car Ozoned. Ozone will kill all remaining odor in the car. Larry from AMMONYC did a video on it and after a quick search something like this could be plugged in with an extension cord and left to sit overnight.
I came here to mock you for over-engineering something so simple as using a sploof, but now I suddenly feel the need to create one of these for myself haha
What if you have a giant funnel type aparatus that connects the small end to a computer fan, which blows the smoke into a small tube that connects to a smoke buddy.
That way you could just blow the smoke in the general direction of the big funnel and it would get filtered.
Edit: I'm back to mocking you, have you heard of one of these? It literally does the same exact thing as your entire contraption.
https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Purifier-Cleaner-Filter-Removes/dp/B00GOIX3E2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484761243&sr=8-5&keywords=smoke+buddy
is that the same as one of these?
https://smile.amazon.com/GermGuardian-Pluggable-Sanitizer-Deodorizer-Guardian/dp/B000G2BESO/ref=sr_1_21_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518278141&sr=8-21&keywords=air+filter+uv+light
i HIGHLY suggest this whirlpool one i've had one for years and it's incredible. The pre-filter will catch more cat hair than you can imagine exists and the main filter is true HEPA. It's expensive but the airflow and ability is unrivaled.
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-04383A-Allergen-Reducing-Cleaner/dp/B00EIDFSBG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1410433550&sr=8-5&keywords=air+filter
I have two. Love them. You can vacuum the filter instead of replacing it all the time. I have annoying dust allergies, this thing has been amazing.
Delayed response, but yes! I have this one (https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HPA100-True-Allergen-Remover/dp/B00BWYO2FW/ref=zg_bs_510192_29) and it's been life changing. I originally got it before my dad came for thanksgiving because he's horribly allergic to animals and I have a cat and a dog. It helped quite a bit (although he was still pretty allergic) and I've had it running ever since.
I use an air filter (allergies) for a white noise machine. Works really well for us and we live in a noisy area.
https://smile.amazon.com/Pure-Enrichment-PureZone-True-Purifier/dp/B01JKDAN2M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=pure+enrichment+filter&qid=1565816151&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Was it a looping track or one with thunder or music? If so, those actually kept me awake because I would find myself listening for those things. I had to have one that just had background noise. Now, I have one of these running on low 24-7. It acts as my background noise when I fall asleep and cleans the air :). I have one in both of my boys' rooms as well - bad allergy season over here this year.
You can get the vents cleaned and have the AC filter replaced. Along with getting the carpets cleaned, I would invest in an air purifier.
http://www.amazon.com/germguardian-AC5000E-Cleaning-System-Reduction/dp/B002KMILVG/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_y
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Honeywell AirGenius. Permanent washable filter. Its not all that loud though.
https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-AirGenius5-Cleaner-Odor-Reducer/dp/B009P7SVHS
Have you talked to her about this, and does she know about the struggles you came through in the past related to weed?
I would really suggest talking to her about it - I understand your desire to not forbid but maybe something could be done about it. Perhaps she could smoke in a specific room. You could also look into getting something like this, although it could be expensive for a larger room. Perhaps you could get her into vaping also, as that is less smelly. Another thing that may sound stupid, but I used to use to hide weed smoking use a long piece of tubing throw a window to send smoke out. This may sound stupid, but it really cuts down on smoke.
https://www.amazon.com/LV-PUR131-Purifier-Allergies-Eliminator-Cleaner/dp/B06W54K29J/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1525062359&sr=8-7&keywords=activated+carbon+air+purifier
Overall I would recommend bringing the issue up to your fiance, if your gonna get married you need to be able to discuss things like this together. Be open with her, tell her you have a problem with it and you need some support. If you two are right for each other there will be a compromise believe me, if not, well its something better to know now...
And yeah, she probably doesn't. I didn't really have any problems when I would socially smoke either. It started up when the big bigs started coming in..
cheers I hope it goes well
I have two....
https://www.amazon.ca/GermGuardian-AC4020-Performance-Sanitizer-Guardian/dp/B00OLBR0ES/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1523884094&sr=8-8&keywords=germ+guardian
Sure. Maybe that causes some people to get sick. OTOH, some people purposefully add ozone to their air (link). Also, MANY people think that drafts cause colds, so I think it's more likely to come from that.
Airthereal MA10K-PRO Industrial Ozone Generator 10,000 mg/h High Capacity O3 Machine Air Cleaner for Large Rooms Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8MC68M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UE5FDbBNCJ511
This is not abuse but he is a jerk. My mom is an occasional smoker and knows most people hate the smell, herself included. Here are the products she uses:
Sprays:
Fresh Wave Odor Removing Spray - works like Febreze, spray across the room, natural product, can get smoke smell out of clothes, couches, carpets, etc. really nice product, eliminates well.
Zep Smoke Odor Remover Aerosol Spray Commercial Smoke Odor Eliminator - more heavy duty spray, doesn’t have a strong smell but is a bit more chemical obviously. This is what we used first before we found the Fresh Wave natural products. Works well on clothing, carpets, couches, and also odors in plastic containers like garbage cans.
Gel/Candle:
Fresh Wave Odor Removing Gel - natural ingredients, lavender scent, good for small spaces like the bathroom or kitchen, perhaps the living room as a background odor eliminator. You may prefer a candle, but this doesn’t require you to remember to put it out and with a toddler I’m sure that’s helpful.
Just Makes Scents Smoke & Odor Eliminator Blended Soy Candle - there are tons of candles that work for smoke odor elimination. It’s just a matter of finding the one you like. My sister got my mom this one and its a nice smell without being overpowering. It’s also a soy wax candle and is more environmentally friendly than other brands.
Air Filter:
Pure Enrichment PureZone HEPA Air Purifier
There are lots of other filters like this. I’m just choosing the one my mom has because I know it works.
Charcoal Bags:
California Home Goods Air Purifying Bags - these charcoal bags are awesome for stinky shoes but also work on coats and coat closets and small spaces like vehicles. My mom wears one coat and one pair of “garage shoes” to smoke in and those are left outside in the garage. We put these in her shoes and the coat’s pockets and it’s helped a lot.
Another option:
Ozium products are really good but the things linked above are generally more natural. Since you’re pregnant and have a little one, you could use Ozium in your husband’s vehicle or in the garage but I wouldn’t recommend them in the house right now.
Going to PyCon too?
Your over thinking it. No one cares if your smoking on your hotel balcony or on the street as long as they can't smell it. So stay far away from others and don't blow it near anyone specially a cop. Just bring your favorite vape and a smoke buddy
Worse case senario is a fine. If Portland is anything like Seattle, smoking in public will net you a $25 citation after first warning. Your hotel will probably have a heavy penalty if they find you smoking in your room. In other words stay on the downlow and unless someone complains about the smell your ok.
I personally use this one:Hamilton Beach 04383A Air Purifier.
I've got one like this that is well reviewed and I like it. Probably the best Goodwill find I've had. Got it for $40 and these were going for $200 at the time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ANEPYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_PvctzbKKK3C3R
Check out the Whirlpool Whispure 510: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00440EKRG/
get one of these, great for killing smells:
https://www.amazon.com/Plixio-Portable-Purifier-Eliminator-Generator/dp/B00NI2R0UU/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1499862459&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=ozone+air+purifier&psc=1
I actually have a pretty strong air purifier that I've tried running in the room with the door closed, leaving nothing else in the room, but when I come back a few hours later the smell doesn't go away.
I think I'll put the office in there so it'll be used at most a few hours a day still but If I ever find out what it is I will let you know. Thank you for all of the suggestions, much appreciated :)
I wonder if I can try watering the walls and maybe solidify where the particles are so they all fall to the ground.
dehumidifier. Mine smells a bit plasticky, but I wonder if that's because I used a new PVC shower curtain and the smell got trapped (I've bought a non-pvc curtain now because the smell was so bad). However it does work well for my small dead-end bathroom (collects 1/4-1/2 cup of water overnight after two people shower and hang wet towels up).
I also have this filter, but it has it's problems. Primarily it's not true hepa, but also it is quite small and noisy for a medium to large bedroom. It collects a lot of dust in the filter, but not efficient for the room. I definitely recommend something else like this Honeywell. My mom has one with her 3 cats and it actually works. I have doubts about mine, but I guess that's what I get for cheaping out. Definitely avoid anything that's not true Hepa. I bought a Honeywell one previously where all it had was 'statically loaded' corrugated plastic--utter scam and 100% useless.
I've had the large version of this in my bedrooms for 6 months. I really like it. http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-True-HEPA-Allergen-Remover/dp/B00BWYO2FW
It's a bit pricey, but I cannot recommend an air filter/purifier enough. The main result of course is cleaner air, but there's more. The sound is great for blocking out whatever is going on around you, in the other apartments, etc. But, the best thing here is you'll get used to the sound. Before long your body will be ready to sleep when you hear it. You'll condition yourself! :-)
We've used them for years and our kids love theirs. It was great traveling as we could just turn it on in whichever room they were in at night and they'd crash right out.
You may not need one, you're a big girl now! But I do recommend it.
> That does seem like the item - it's unclear whether it's an ozone generator or an ionizer.
I think it's both. I found another Ali Express page with better English
They claim it removes formaldehyde also?
But really /u/jugzeh found the best link here
> The PLX50 portable ionic air purifier was designed to be sleek and compact. Its small size makes it perfect for use in the home, office, bathroom, closet or any space with limited air flow.
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> Ionic air purifiers help eliminate and neutralize airborne bacteria and odors. Ozone generators are unique in that they do not produce any chemical smells and do not require a filter.
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> This air cleaner comes in a sleek, modern design that enables you to control the ozone output with an adjustable dial.
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> This portable air filtration system is compact enough to use anywhere and emits little to no noise while in use. It also saves on energy costs as it is able to operate on less than seven watts.
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> * This air ionizer is great for any room in the house and can help alleviate asthma and allergy symptoms by attacking the source of odors and pollutants rather than just masking them.
I have this, and it worked well in a closet at my last apartment.. But if you have the cash to spend, this is what I use now and it's amazing.
Get yourself a smoke buddy and ozium air freshener. ETA: Ozium also has sprays for more immediate deodorizing but I haven't tried it myself yet. I had to smoke in my car for a while though and the gel worked wonders for getting the smell out.
http://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-Whispure-Purifier-Cleaner-AP51030K/dp/B00440EKRG
this works really well for my room
Invest in a UV air purifier. I had a moldy bathroom and got sinusitis repeatedly last winter. This winter, pure health.
I still wake up with a congested nose though, which makes morning yoga impractical. Anyone have tips?
Airthereal MA10K-PRO Industrial Ozone Generator 10,000 mg/h High Capacity O3 Machine Air Cleaner for Large Rooms Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8MC68M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UgV0DbK6G3AG0
I have two germ guardian purifiers. One upstairs and one down. They actually take all scents out of the house which is fantastic since I hate smelling anything. (Cooking smells whatever anything) Smoke totally isn't an issue, or animal dander or any other allergy type things.
https://www.amazon.ca/GermGuardian-AC5000E-Purifier-Sanitizer-Reduction/dp/B002KMILVG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504369886&sr=8-1&keywords=germ+guardian
KOVODA Air Purifier with Anti-Gravity Time Water Droplet Hourglass Filterless Air Purifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H79VD2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7wsVCb2NK3P65
[This is a great example.] (http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HFD-120-Q-Purifier-Permanent-Filter/dp/B000ANEPYO/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1375109150&sr=1-5&keywords=air+filter)
Note that the particle size for 3d printers is on the order of 100 nanometers. That's .1 microns. Most air purifiers can only handle .3 or .2 at best. But, it will capture some of them and that is really good enough for their use.
Would this solution move enough air and be quiet at the same time? In my experience, duct fans are quite loud. I think op had something more like this in mind.
I've found the solution! We take thousands of solar powered ozone ionizers, AKA those magic air purifiers grandma had in the 90's, tie them to weather ballons and release them into the atmosphere.... Where's my Nobel Prize?
Why would I spend $500+ on a Rabbit Air when I specifically stated my budget and that square footage was not an issue?
Just bought an open box Winix WAC9500 for $188.
Others have linked to more expensive ones, but I have this HEPA filter and have liked it. I have asthma and 3 cats and keep it on my main level (so, slightly larger than the 155 sq ft it is recommended for). I originally got it when I was having drywall work done and used it on the areas of the house outside the sealing. The day the drywall was sanded itself, I rented this guy from Home Depot to scrub the air for the guys doing the sanding (and to minimize the dust filtering to the rest of the house). The guys were pleasantly surprised how well it worked! That may work for a one-day mega scrub but may not be practical for day-to-day.
You may be able to pick up one of the smaller ones for the baby's room and run all the time, and perhaps one more for the area where you spend the most of your time. Since it has a prefilter before the HEPA filter, it will alarm (light, not sound) when the prefilter needs to be cleaned and you can usually vacuum it out 2-3 times before you need to replace the prefilter. I've been running it ~10 months now and have only had to change the HEPA filter once.
Best of luck. Another question is whether you have forced air heat or radiators--if forced air, you may want to try to cover the vents into the baby's room with furnace filters to add an additional level of filtering. At 5 months, I'd also pick up a bunch of wet swiffer packs and do a wipe down of the floor daily if it is wood/laminate/vinyl or run the vacuum daily before putting baby down as anything that may settle will get all over hands, which invariably will end up in their mouth.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JKDAN2M?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
You might want to invest in an air purifier.
I bought one of these after getting my pup and like it http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004VGIBZK/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/184-5288931-1262457
I also do not let her in my bedroom at all, and having all concrete floors really helps.
I think most dog owners get used to it and don't mind it, similar to smokers, but as a non-dog owner I thought it was awful to walk into other people's homes and it smelled like a dirty wet dog in their home, and I'm a huge animal lover.
But when the dog smells and is not groomed well and easily shedding all over you and you show up to hang out before a night out or something it's kind of gross.
Also not cool to bring home a lady and your whole place and bed is a cesspool of dog hair and pet odor so I try to minimize that personally as much as possible.
My next investment is one of those robot vacuum things since I don't even own a vacuum and hate sweeping mopping.
Tried swapping to a brand new 0.4mm MicroSwiss hardened nozzle, so I know that one was definitely not clogged. Also cleaned out the stock brass 0.4mm and tried that, no luck.
FWIW, the air quality was a great thought. You might be right, but I'm working in a room with fairly low traffic and a Winix WAC9500 running with a fairly new filter, so I'd hope the air quality would be passable.
Sorry for the super delayed response, yea I just have it in the same room as my equipment. I have a 1 bedroom apt so it's not exactly a huge place, here's the air purifier I have with washable filters
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ANEPYO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478542794&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX280_SY350_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=air+purifier+honeywell&dpPl=1&dpID=31EyR-eUIKL&ref=plSrch
It's not actually HEPA, I wanted something with washable filters and this still takes 99.something % of stuff out of the air. It's worked very well, I barely ever clean my server anymore :-)
My wife and I had a similar problem: previous home owners kept a dog in the basement, causing the carpet & basement to smell...doggy. These two things almost completely solved our smell issues:
Keep the air filter running 24/7 (activated charcoal does wonders), and vacuum the carpet with Arm&Hammer every few months or so until the smell subsides.
Get some good air purifiers. I got these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008OOX2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and they work great but are loud. I put them in the bedrooms during the day and the living room and kitchen at night so I don't have to listen to them as much.
I have an air purifier running 24hrs a day and I crank it to a higher speed when cooking. It usually gets rid of the food odors within a few hours after cooking. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RIUBG0/
I've been using this one for about three months now. It has definitely cut down allergy symptoms in the house. That said, I don't know that it's BIFL. I don't know why you'd want/expect an air filter to be BIFL?