Ionic Breeze

***John*** · 02-13-2004, 06:06 PM

So, our Ionic Breeze just arrived, straight from the Sharper Image collection. We've fallen victim to another infomercial, apparently.

Now that it's here, I've done some basic research on ionizers, and found that they're basically "crap" compared to HEPA filtration.

Does anyone have one, and are you willing to let me know what you think of it?

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cali · 02-13-2004, 06:11 PM

well, we don't have one, but my husband has thought about getting one so many times. I will be interested to see what others say.

Have you unpacked yours? Is it quite? Did you get the "mini" one too?

***John*** · 02-13-2004, 06:15 PM

Yes, we've unpacked it. It's very quiet, even on "high", and we got the mini one, too.

I'll let you know how we like it, but we'll probably be returning it and getting a HEPA filtration system instead.

Stargazer · 02-13-2004, 06:17 PM

I've never tried the Ionic Breeze, but I have a HEPA system and think it works great

greenie · 02-13-2004, 07:08 PM

What are these things? Air purifiers?

I'm so out of the loop on infomercials.

***John*** · 02-13-2004, 08:24 PM

Yep, it's an ionizer, which shoots out negatively charged ions. They attach to molecules in the air containing dust or what-have-you, and eventually, when enough pile on, the molecule drops to the floor, where you can vacuum it up.

***John*** · 02-13-2004, 08:54 PM

Here's the picture...

Mantenna · 02-13-2004, 09:25 PM

Yeah, HEPAs are the way to go for clean air!

The ionization things are supposed to improve your "well-being" somehow, which, I admit...they seem to. I haven't a clue how.

Some of the HEPAs have an ionizer function--I used to have one and it was very nice.

JunkieGirl · 02-14-2004, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John

Yep, it's an ionizer, which shoots out negatively charged ions. They attach to molecules in the air containing dust or what-have-you, and eventually, when enough pile on, the molecule drops to the floor, where you can vacuum it up.

Dammit another reason to vacuum! Sheesh I'd want one of those Rumba automatic floor vacuums then too.

02-13-2004, 06:06 PM	#1
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	Ionic Breeze So, our Ionic Breeze just arrived, straight from the Sharper Image collection. We've fallen victim to another infomercial, apparently. Now that it's here, I've done some basic research on ionizers, and found that they're basically "crap" compared to HEPA filtration. Does anyone have one, and are you willing to let me know what you think of it?

02-13-2004, 06:11 PM	#2
cali Soccer Kicks Balls Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: right behind you Age: 42 Posts: 15,258	well, we don't have one, but my husband has thought about getting one so many times. I will be interested to see what others say. Have you unpacked yours? Is it quite? Did you get the "mini" one too? __________________ "Rice is great when you're hungry and want 2,000 of something' -- Mitch Hedberg

02-13-2004, 06:17 PM	#4
Stargazer RESIDENT JEDI MASTER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: On a Rocky Mountain High Age: 34 Posts: 11,852	I've never tried the Ionic Breeze, but I have a HEPA system and think it works great __________________ "Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter."- Yoda "I'll just see where Providence takes me and try to look like I got there confidently." - Craig Ferguson

02-13-2004, 07:08 PM	#5
greenie Why Not Us? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shhh it's a secret Age: 34 Posts: 3,420	What are these things? Air purifiers? I'm so out of the loop on infomercials. __________________ Who shot who in the what now?

02-13-2004, 06:15 PM	#3
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	Yes, we've unpacked it. It's very quiet, even on "high", and we got the mini one, too. I'll let you know how we like it, but we'll probably be returning it and getting a HEPA filtration system instead.

02-13-2004, 08:24 PM	#6
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	Yep, it's an ionizer, which shoots out negatively charged ions. They attach to molecules in the air containing dust or what-have-you, and eventually, when enough pile on, the molecule drops to the floor, where you can vacuum it up.

02-13-2004, 08:54 PM	#7
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	Here's the picture...

02-13-2004, 09:25 PM	#8
Mantenna Courtesy and Goodwill Join Date: Apr 2003 Age: 23 Posts: 8,504	Yeah, HEPAs are the way to go for clean air! The ionization things are supposed to improve your "well-being" somehow, which, I admit...they seem to. I haven't a clue how. Some of the HEPAs have an ionizer function--I used to have one and it was very nice.