Air Purifiers

I have neighbors that excessively use pesticides on their lawn. Being concerned that some of these poisons might be permeated into my home, I purchased the 5000 series Vocarb from AllerAir to set in my bedroom. It has..

Filtration System: Vocarb Carbon, Micro HEPA, Prodense Pre-filter
Carbon Filter: 18 lbs Vocarb, 2.5" Depth

The page for it can be found here.
http://www.allerair.com/air-purifiers/air-purifiers-5000-vocarb.html

Will this filter suck all of the pesticides out of the indoor air, or is even it not enough? I also have a Spider Plant, Golden Pothos plant, and Bamboo plant in my room. With the plants working in conjuction with the air filter, should there be no measurable level of pesticide residue in my room that might be inhaled?

I never dated any men that smoked because it is absolutely disgusting.

Well now unfortunately I have fallen in love with a smoker and we live together. He is not considerate enough to go outside and smoke so Im stuck sitting next to him when hes smoking and its constantly coming in my face. I’m also constantly spraying with every air freshener known to man.

So we were thinking of air purifiers or something of the sort. Any recommendations? and please don’t say break up with him or have a talk with him about smoking. Been there done that!

thanks!

I know they cost a lot of money, but are the ionic breeze air purifiers better that the ones with filters?

I learned that the Sharp air purifiers’ HEPA filters have an Apatite component to it that apparently provides antibacterial properties to protect the filters from microbial accumulation. Is Apatite a relatively "safe" material to use for an air filter, i.e. is it safe for the resident who is breathing air that comes through the filter? Apatite (a very general term) is usually made up of phosphorus and calcium, but some variants (ie. arsenates like mimemite) may contain arsenic. Could this be a health issue for users? Would the filters use arsenic-based variants in the first place, or are other forms more prevalent and likely to be used in medical/industrial applications?

I know air purifier uses UV light to kill bacteria, but the one air purifier I own is B&Y Air purifier is using something like Sterilization Filter. You can check out their technology http://www.byinternational.com/home_office_air_purifiers_BY750.htm

My one year old little girl has had a lot of problems breathing. She has been in the hospital at least twice because she has difficulty breathing. The doctors told us that she has bronchalitis. They will not diagnose her with asthma yet because she is too young. I have recently finished an environmental science class and with that new insight I believe that an air purifier will help her with breathing, at least when she sleeps. My wife is a little more skeptic on the issues. She doesnt believe that an air purifier will necessarily help our daughter. She is worried that the air purifier will put out more pollutants in to the air then it takes out. I have been looking into air purifiers with a three filter combination (pre-filter, carbon filter, and hepa filter) to maximize the purification. We will not be getting an ozone purifier or an ion purifier do to the chance that extra ozone will be put into the air from the purifier. Thank you for any help you can give.

I have 2 large air purifiers in my room and a small one. One is a big HEPA which is rated for a room much bigger than mine and the other is an ionic one that seems to collect some dust. I keep my door closed all the time to keep dust out.

I still notice dust floating in the air when i look at light hitting the air. Are these purifiers even practical? Is it possible to eliminate all of the dust in the air?

I learned that the Sharp air purifiers’ HEPA filters have an Apatite component to it that apparently provides antibacterial properties to protect the filters from microbial accumulation. Is Apatite a relatively "safe" material to use for an air filter, i.e. is it safe for the resident who is breathing air that comes through the filter? Apatite (a very general term) is usually made up of phosphorus and calcium, but some variants (ie. arsenates like mimemite) may contain arsenic. Could this be a health issue for users? Would the filters use arsenic-based variants in the first place, or are other forms more prevalent and likely to be used in medical/industrial applications?

I am interested in buying a couple of Austin Air HealthMate air purifiers - one for my home, and one for my classroom. At 0 each, this is no small investment. They seem to be quality units - but what about the SOUND? Would it be too loud to teach or talk over? Thanks!

I learned that the Sharp air purifiers’ HEPA filters have an Apatite component to it that apparently provides antibacterial properties to protect the filters from microbial accumulation. Is Apatite a relatively "safe" material to use for an air filter, i.e. is it safe for the resident who is breathing air that comes through the filter? Apatite (a very general term) is usually made up of phosphorus and calcium, but some variants (ie. arsenates like mimemite) may contain arsenic. Could this be a health issue for users? Would the filters use arsenic-based variants in the first place, or are other forms more prevalent and likely to be used in medical/industrial applications?
Thanks, UK Export. So, from my understanding, most of the apatite used in industrial/consumer applications is manufactured or refined (to remove impurities like As), is that correct? Which are some of the companies who sell synthesized/refined apatite?

What about the mined apatite? Are they used for anything other than for decorative/esthetic gemstones? Thanks again.