Does anyone have recommendations for dealing with wicked, terrible insomnia that seems to be caused by something I'm breathing in (judging by my racing heartbeat, constriction in my chest, and burning eyes)? Multiple Chemical Sensitivities are a part of this, so anyone with this who has learned a trick for controlling indoor air quality - please help me!!! [more inside]
posted by bross12 on Sep 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Can someone point me to reliable - maybe even scientific - information on the usefulness of HEPA air purifiers (IQAir, Honeywell,...)? [more inside]
posted by NekulturnY on Jan 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Do you use an air steriliser or purifier? Does it work? Tell me about it please. [more inside]
posted by rose selavy on Apr 5, 2008 - 12 answers

Can anyone from the UK recommend an Air Purifier? [more inside]
posted by urbanwhaleshark on Nov 28, 2007 - 2 answers

HEPA Filter, uh, filter: AskMeFi is awash with general references to HEPA filters. How about some more specific advice? My books, which really own the house, would like a HEPA filter for the main library (11 x 22). I've been looking at the various Kenmore brands, for starters, as well as the usual consumer ratings sites. Price is a moderate object--a whole-house filter is out of the question right now, but a room-size portable can be done. Any recommendations from experience?
posted by thomas j wise on Dec 4, 2006 - 7 answers

I recently acquired two cats which is lovely and enriching excepting that I am now living inside a giant hairball. Cat hair everywhere. Millions spent on lint rollers. First question: Can anyone recommend a decent, reasonably-priced vacuum cleaner that can tackle pet hair? It must have attachments and a HEPA filter. Also, I have bare floors. Second question: Does anyone use an Ionic Breeze or a similar air purifier? Is it worth the money?
posted by svidrigailov23 on Apr 4, 2005 - 20 answers

ApartmentFunkFilter? I live in Seattle, in a 90+ year old apartment building. It's a great place except that, like most older buildings I've lived in, it's got kind of ... a funk. I don't really know how to describe it, other than the air smells kinda stale, especially when you first walk in. It's getting a little too cold to simply leave the windows open and box fans help to move the air around but don't really do that much to help with the staleness. Plus, the droning of box fans is kind of annoying. Also, we have two cats (and all that that implies...)

I'm curious if the ionic air purifiers thingies, which seem way overpriced, actually work. Of if there's another (preferably cheaper) way to get cleaner air in my apartment. Is something like the Hamilton Beach TrueAir what I want?
posted by jimray on Nov 28, 2004 - 11 answers